Wilmington Cocktail Shake-Off Pt. 3: Speed Round Building
Bartenders, sign up to compete in Pt. 3 of the Wilmington Cocktail Shake-Off. This round is Speed Building: head to head heats, classics and new takes, fastest bartender wins.
Guests are welcome too. Free to come watch, just show up. Doors at 7.
Dram & Draught, 109 Market St, Wilmington. Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Who can compete
Any bartender working in the Wilmington area. One entry per person, no teams. Fill out the form and we'll email you back to lock you in.
Is there an entry fee?
Nope. Free to compete and free to come watch. Drinks specials available!
Do I need to bring my own tools?
Yes, bring your kit. Shaker, jigger, strainer, bar spoon, whatever you usually grab if you want. We can also provide and We'll have the bar set with ice, spirits, and modifiers.
What are we building?
A mix of classics and new takes, head to head. Speed counts, but the build has to be right. Faster bartender with a clean drink takes the round. Instructions will be sent out to everyone
Can I bring friends to watch?
Yeah, bring whoever. It's open to the public, no signup needed if you're just watching.
What if I need to cancel?
Shoot us an email at eli@dramanddraught.com at least 48 hours out so we can pull someone off the waitlist.