SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2026 | 5–9pm
1000 SOCIAL | THE EXCHANGE RALEIGH
Raleigh Magazine’s Cocktail Classic is back shaking things up Nov. 14 at The Exchange. The glamorous holiday kickoff will bring together RM’s 10 Best Bartender nominees—this year, owners and founders behind some of the city’s finest cocktail bars—at 10 separate bars, each putting their own spin on classic cocktails (think old-fashioned, Tom Collins, martini) alongside premium spirit brands.
Your golden ticket unlocks unlimited craft cocktails from Raleigh’s finest, exceptional Southern eats and DJ beats to set the vibe—plus the chance to snag a front-row seat at one of two custom demo bars, where the pros will pour, talk and share the stories behind their spirited ‘tails.
Don’t miss the ultimate night out. Snag your ticket today!
Thank You to All Our Sponsors
The COcktail Classic supports
Raleigh - Durham Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild
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TASTES
Delicious bites perfectly paired for classic cocktails

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COCKTAILS
Sip cocktails crafted by the city’s top mixologists showcasing their twists on classic cocktails

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TUNES
Your fave local DJs will be spinning up beats to keep the vibes on high all night

Sponsors
Spirit Sponsors