Chicago Holiday Cocktail Tasting Festival
Distillery and spirit brand stations mix custom holiday cocktails and provide printed recipe cards for guests to replicate drinks at home. Attendees can order each tasting as a mixed drink or a straight neat pour. The gathering also features a live DJ playing holiday tracks, an event photographer, and small bite food options.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 21+
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
River North
Food & Drink
Choose 1-ounce cocktail samples or 1/4-ounce neat pours; non-alcoholic options and drink specials are available, and VIP tickets include a small-bite buffet from 2:30 to 4:00.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Review the ticket tiers before buying, because tasting counts and entry times vary; VIP tickets also include access to high-end straight pours.
- Book earlier if you have settled on attending, since the organizer says ticket prices rise as the event date gets closer.
- For a group of eight or more, email the organizer about the group ticket discount before purchasing.
- Use the entry time listed on your ticket to plan when you can arrive.
- If plans change, keep your ticket details; the organizer offers credit toward a future event, valid for one year.
Special Events & Promotions
- Groups of 8 or more can get a discount.
- Ticket prices rise as the event date gets closer; early booking offers lower prices.
- Signing up for Social Boost lets you earn commission on tickets sold through your link, and your own ticket can be free; friends get a small discount.
- VIP tickets include extra tastings, access to high-end bottles for straight pours, and a small-bite buffet.
- VIP ticket holders can enter before general admission; VIP tickets have different entry sessions.
Links & Contact
Run by Teal + Whiskey Tastings Hosted by Social Scene
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the tasting festival?
The event is for guests aged 21 and over.
Can I choose between cocktails and straight pours?
Yes. Each tasting can be served as a cocktail or as a straight pour.
What food and non-alcoholic options are available?
There are small bites, food and drink specials, and non-alcoholic options. The small-bite buffet is included with VIP tickets.
What comes with the different ticket types?
Tickets include different numbers of tastings. VIP tickets also include access to high-end bottles for straight pours and the small-bite buffet.
Can groups get a discount?
Groups of eight or more can ask the organizer about a discount.
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