Join us at the live competition where the 5 finalists will compete for their cocktail to be crowned the 2019 Official Drink of Santa Barbara.

Tickets Available here.

Thursday, June 20, 2018
El Paseo Restaurant
813 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, 93101

Check-in/Reception begins at 5:00pm
Event: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sample the 5 finalists’ submissions, watch masterful mixology in action and be the first to learn which cocktail the esteemed panel of judges designate the 2019 Official Drink of Santa Barbara.

Tickets are $25 per person and include event access, 1 drink vouchers valid for wine (Sunstone Vineyards and Winery will be pouring), assorted hors d’oeuvres and sample of the finalists’ cocktails. Beer and cocktails will be available for purchase at the bar. Must be 21 or older to attend.Please note tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase at the event. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Event Emcee: Gabe Saglie, television personality and TravelZoo’s Senior Editor

Contest Judges

·         Matt Kettmann, Senior Editor for The Santa Barbara Independent

·         John Palminteri, Senior Reporter, KEYT

·         Hana-Lee Sedgwick, Freelance Writer / Editor / Content Creator

·         Tyler Ondatje, Bartender at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara / 2018 Official Drink of Santa Barbara Cocktail Competition Winner

·         Guest Judge Winner (name announced June 6)