⭐ 2026 Chicago Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival pours the holidays into one lively room. Watch makers build seasonal drinks, taste the spirits neat, and leave with recipes ready for Friendsgiving.
Highlights
🥃 Taste holiday cocktails and neat pours served by the makers themselves
🎁 Bring home recipe cards and become the Friendsgiving cocktail hero
🎧 Sing along as a live DJ spins holiday favorites
🍽️ Upgrade to VIP for early entry and small bites
General Info
📅 Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
⏱️ Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
📍 Location: Utopian Tailgate, 1608 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
👤 Age requirement: 21+
❗ Important: lineups and pours are subject to change.
Description
Step into Utopian Tailgate as the holiday lights start climbing over Chicago and the tables fill with 11+ brands. Makers mix their own seasonal cocktails in 3-ounce pours, then offer neat samples so you can taste the spirit behind each recipe.
A live DJ, food and drink specials, nonalcoholic options, photos, and take-home recipe cards turn each round into a standout, lasting party trick. Get your tickets now for 2026 Chicago Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival (Nov 14) FU in Chicago!
