Edmonton Cocktail Week

That’s a wrap on Edmonton Cocktail Week!

THANK YOU to everyone who made this week unforgettable - our talented bartenders, incredible venues, generous sponsors, and, of course, all of YOU who came out to celebrate Alberta’s craft cocktail scene. Edmonton Cocktail Week wouldn’t be possible without all of your incredible support.

See you next year! 🍸

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Our 2025 sponsors:

Dept. of External Relations



Alberta Craft Distillers Association

caca | DrinkSense
Connect Logistics

That’s a wrap on the Distillers’ Symposium at Edmonton Cocktail Week!

From insightful panels to meaningful connections, this event brought together distillers, spirit enthusiasts, and industry pros for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Whether it was deep dives into the craft, discussions on industry trends, or sharing a dram with fellow professionals, the symposium was a celebration of innovation in distilling.

A huge thank you to our sponsors ACDA, AGLC, and Connect Logistics for making this event possible. Cheers to everyone who joined us.

Edmonton’s business community is like the perfect mocktail—carefully crafted with local flavour, balanced with collaboration and always refreshing.

Keenan Pascal has seen firsthand how the businesses in Edmonton lift each other up in real, tangible ways:

“The business community here is different. It’s not just about supporting each other in theory—it’s real, tangible help. That kind of collaboration doesn’t happen everywhere.”

That same spirit is what fuels Pascal’s latest venture, and he’s sharing a signature mocktail that embodies Edmonton’s culture and creativity.

Read their story and get their Magic Lemonade recipe to try at home! 🍋✨
why.edmonton.ca/stories/local-flavours-crafting-connection/

The competition was fierce, the cocktails were flowing, and the talent was next level. A huge thank you to all of our incredible contestants who brought their creativity and skill to the Token Bartender Competition.

From bold flavours to innovative techniques, every cocktail told a story, and we were lucky enough to taste them all. Congratulations to Jacob Marler who took home the top spot with The Long Winter Iced Tea.

Thank you to our other talented contestants:
Cowgirl Coffee - Skylar Boissonnault
Shrimp Cocktail – Izzi NG
Edmonton Apple Daisy – Tait Hesby
Edmonton’s Fashion – Piper Robinson
The Smokey Backyard – Gurjeet Khaira
Anything Anywhere All The Time – Aiden Mark
The White Caesar – Denys Olsufiev
Convergence – Brendan King

Edmonton Cocktail Week wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our amazing sponsors. Thank you for helping us celebrate Edmonton’s cocktail culture and bringing this vibrant event to life.

Founding Partners:
Jaya
Dept. of External Relations
Token Bitters
Alberta Spirits Festival

Supporting Sponsor:
Edmonton Downtown Business Association

Partner Sponsors:
Alberta Craft Distillers Association
Fu’s Repair Shop
KliqueThis Media

Contributing Sponsor:
Burke Group

Your contributions fuel the creativity, community, and connection that make this week unforgettable.

Starting March 17th, spend $50 on alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages made in Edmonton and get an ECW 2025 collectors tote!

Participating retail shops include Highlands Liquor, Sherbrooke Liquor Store, Sip Liquor Market, Vine Arts, DeVine Wines, Color De Vino and Anohka Distillery.

For all the details tap here edmontoncocktailweek.com/retailers

The Token Bartending Competition is TOMORROW!

Tickets are almost gone. Secure yours now to watch Edmonton’s top bartenders craft their tasty creations live at Fu's Repair Shop on March 17th.

Don't miss out and get your tickets by visiting edmontoncocktailweek.com/2025-bartender-competition

Friday, it’s giving bold meets refined.

Elevate your evening with a Token Cherry Old Fashioned.

You’ll need:
– Premium bourbon
– Token Bitters' Ritchie Cherry Bitters
– Demerara sugar cube
– Orange peel

How to make it:
– Muddle the sugar cube with a few dashes of cherry bitters.
– Add bourbon and ice, then stir until chilled.
– Express an orange peel over the glass and garnish.

Smooth, sophisticated, and just in time for Edmonton Cocktail Week.

The stage is set, and the competition is fierce! These local bartending legends are ready to shake things up in front of a live panel at the Token Bartender Competition, hosted by Fu's Repair Shop on March 17th at 6 PM.

Here’s who’s bringing the heat this year:

Cowgirl Coffee - Skylar Boissonnault
Shrimp Cocktail – Izzi NG
Edmonton Apple Daisy – Tait Hesby
Edmonton’s Fashion – Piper Robinson
The Long Winter Iced Tea – Jacob Marler
The Smokey Backyard – Gurjeet Khaira
Anything Anywhere All The Time – Aiden Mark
The White Caesar – Denys Olsufiev
Convergence – Brendan King

Be there to watch the action live, cheer on your favourites, and see who claims the title.

Tickets are almost sold out, find yours here edmontoncocktailweek.com/2025-bartender-competition

A special thank you to our friends at the Edmonton Downtown Business Association for your partnership.

Bold spirits. Big flavours. All local.✨ Edmonton Cocktail Week is shaking things up with tastings, cocktail competitions, and all the best ways to sip and celebrate.

Looking to purchase spirits? Visit one of our retail shops and get an ECW tote!

Find your new favourite pour and dive into the city’s cocktail scene. See the full event schedule here edmontoncocktailweek.com/events-schedule

Meet the experts calling the shots at this year’s Token Bartender Competition. Our panel of judges know their way around a great drink—and they’re ready to decide who takes home the title of Edmonton’s Signature Cocktail 2025.

Introducing your judges:

Ryder Stephanson – Radio host at Play 107 and no stranger to shaking things up on air.

Quinn Phillips – Director of Marketing and Communications at the Downtown Business Association, always on the pulse of what’s trending in YEG.

Curtis Gerke – Chief Commercial Officer at Token Naturals, bringing industry expertise straight from the source.

Join us March 17 at 6 PM at Fu's Repair Shop to watch the competition go down. Tickets available here edmontoncocktailweek.com/2025-bartender-competition

Our finalists are locked in! Watch these local legends go head-to-head as they shake up their signature cocktails in front of a live panel at the Token Bitters Bartender Compeition hosted by Fu's Repair Shop on March 17th at 6 PM.

Here’s who’s bringing the heat this year:

Shrimp Cocktail – Izzi NG
Edmonton Apple Daisy – Tait Hesby
Edmonton’s Fashion – Piper Robinson
The Long Winter Iced Tea – Jacob Marler
The Smokey Backyard – Gurjeet Khaira
Anything Anywhere All The Time – Aiden Mark
The White Caesar – Denys Olsufiev
Convergence – Brendan King

Pull up, grab a drink, and watch the magic happen. Who’s taking home the title?

Tickets are almost sold out, find yours here edmontoncocktailweek.com/2025-bartender-competition

A special thank you to our friends at the Edmonton Downtown Business Association for your partnership.