Detroit River Cocktail Showdown – 360 Event Productions

Dates:

Nov 7 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Location:

District 142

142 Maple St

Wyandotte, MI

Adult Only (21+)
Alcohol Tasting
Live Music

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A clear bottle of amber liquid is being poured into a large glass dispenser, causing the liquid to foam and splash. Two metal dispensers are visible on the bar counter.

A man working at an event bar uses a metal canister to dispense a foam topping onto a small cocktail being served to two waiting female guests.

A close-up of a mixologist using a twisted bar spoon to sprinkle dried red petals onto a cocktail topped with creamy white foam.

Five smiling event attendees holding drinks pose together in front of a brightly lit "DISTRICT 142" sign in a dark venue.

A server hands a sample drink to an attendee over a green bar setup, while another server prepares a cocktail in the foreground of a crowded social event.

A lively group socializes at the Detroit River Cocktail Showdown. Attendees gather around a table where a woman prepares citrus garnishes, with the "District 142" sign glowing in the background.

A man in a blue shirt and a man in a plaid shirt smile happily while holding a silver cocktail shaker trophy together at an event.

A group of friends smiling around a small table with cocktail samples, enjoying a show at the District 142 music venue. A band performs on the stage in the dark background.

A woman smiles brightly, holding up two cocktails from a balcony at the crowded Detroit River Cocktail Showdown. Guests fill the lower level of the dimly lit, energetic venue.

A male musician with tattoos and dark hair wears a vest while playing a dark red acoustic guitar on stage for a large crowd separated by a metal barrier.

Detroit River Cocktail Showdown will feature top bartenders and mixologists from bars and restaurants around Metro Detroit to showcase their uniquely crafted cocktails.

Positioned inside District 142 there will be approx. twenty (20) bartenders / bars competing for bragging rights and a trophy. Each will be assigned a spirit prior to the event. The participating location is challenged to make the best craft cocktail partnered with a specialty spirit brand and coupled with their own ingenuity.

Cocktail enthusiasts will have the chance to sample cocktails made with premium liquors and ingredients and vote for the best cocktail based on taste and presentation! A limited VIP Sampling Package will include early entry at 6pm, access to first tastes along with strolling hors d’oeurves provided by Latitudes Restaurant & Bar and The Iron Gate.

2026 Event Information Coming Soon!