🍸✨ DETROIT RIVER COCKTAIL SHOWDOWN ✨🍸 Saturday, November 7, 2026 District 142 | Downtown Wyandotte VIP Entry: 6:00 PM General Admission: 7:00–11:00 PM 21+ with valid ID Metro Detroit’s top bar and restaurant teams are stepping behind the bar for the ultimate cocktail competition! Approximately 20 teams representing bars and restaurants from across Metro Detroit will put their creativity and cocktail-making skills to the test. Each participating team will be paired with a specialty spirit brand and challenged to create a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail using premium spirits, unique ingredients and plenty of ingenuity. Sample the competing cocktails, enjoy live music and cast your vote for the best cocktail based on taste and presentation! One team will walk away with the trophy—and bragging rights as the Detroit River Cocktail Showdown Champions! 🍸 VIP SAMPLING PACKAGE VIP ticket holders receive: • Early entry at 6:00 PM—one hour before general admission • First taste of the cocktail competition entries • Strolling hors d’oeuvres provided by Latitudes Restaurant & Bar • Commemorative tasting glass • 10 cocktail sampling tickets • Official vote card 🍹 GENERAL ADMISSION COCKTAIL SAMPLING General Admission sampling takes place from 7:00–11:00 PM and includes: • Commemorative tasting glass • 10 cocktail sampling tickets • Official vote card Come discover new flavors, support some of Metro Detroit’s best bars and restaurants and help crown the winning team of the Detroit River Cocktail Showdown! The main bar will also be open throughout the evening with beer, liquor, soda and water available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to attend. A valid photo ID is required for entry.