Last year our guests made Southern Sips Bartending Competition a great (albeit slightly wet) event, so we’re bringing it back.  Save the Date… Monday, April 27^th 2026, 6-9 p.m.  Tickets are already available for sale here:  https://www.nourishingfoodforthought.org/southernsips
We created this event because our good friend Suzie had been renovating her farm “The Jupiter Creamery” and needed a local event to show off the incredible work she’s done.  The farm is the heart of Suzie’s Charity, “Nourishing Food for Thought” with a mission to cultivate vibrant and resilient communities through a holistic approach to food, wellness, and education. All proceeds will go to the charity.  All Fun will be dispersed among the crowd.
We’re tweaking some things to make this even better in 2026. The 4 competitors will be batching a cocktail and serving drinks for the event.  Anonymous judges will be in the crowd, just like the guests, observing the total package…it’s not just about who makes the best cocktail…it’s about who is the best bartender providing the best overall experience. 
If you know a bartender who might be interested in competing, have them watch this video on how to enter https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT2JkavDlpV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
We’re also adding a theme.  Given you’ll be enjoying some cocktails next to the cow pastures, we’re making this a Western theme! 
We’ll have music, food trucks, great brands, we’ll have a blast… AND, we’ll be doing it all for a local cause.  In addition to all the cocktails you’ll get, we’ll have chances to win prizes with our raffles…
Get this on your calendar to finish out our local season.  Come see your favorite local bartenders and your favorite brands.  HUGE THANKS to this year’s participating brands!!!
El Bandido Yankee Tequila
Weber Ranch Vodka
St. Augustine Whiskey
Revenge Rum
 
And our friends at Oceana Coffee will be there providing some non-alc beverages as well.