Craft cocktails have seen a wondrous resurgence in today’s drinking scene. The days of proper drinks have returned and barkeeps continue to deliver sense enhancing libations that hearken back to the days of Prohibition and the revered Speakeasy. Liquid Events Detroit & Bailout Productions have teamed together to produce MI COCKTAIL CULTURE on April 5th at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. This inaugur
al event will feature Metro Detroit’s most renowned drinking establishments and their legendary recipes. Each location has been paired with a top shelf spirit to create a signature cocktail for this highly anticipated event. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste their way around the venue interacting with purveyors, bartenders and distillery representatives. Proceeds from this event will benefit Camp Casey (www.camp-casey.org) – a nonprofit horseback riding program for children with cancer and their families. BUY TICKETS: www.micocktailculture.com
TICKETS ARE $40.00 IN ADVANCE & $50.00 AT THE DOOR
*** Attendees Receive 15 Beverage Samples ***
LIBATION STATIONS:
This “Dirty Dozen” will provide the best the area has to offer regarding the craft cocktail craze. Each location will give you a taste of what it is like to imbibe in their establishment. Only the highest quality and freshest ingredients will be served up in their proper drinks. Antietam
The Sugar House
The Oakland
The Stand
Ravens Club
Bigalora
USBG
Hamlin Corner
Great Lakes Coffee
Torino
The Root
Public House
A featured TAP TAKEOVER by one of Michigan’s premiere breweries will be showcased. Little Guy Wines will feature a vast array of vermouths, spirits and bitters and how they transform hand crafted drinks. FOOD:
The team at StrEAT Detroit will be on hand with their fleet of mouthwatering food trucks. Mac Shack
A Detroit based food truck specializing in creative Mac n Cheese & French Fries. Launched at Eastern Market Flower Day in May of 2011. Only fresh, high quality ingredients are use in the recipes to create the ultimate street food experience. They believe that lovingly prepared food warms the soul and brings people together. El Guapo
Founded in 2011 by Lindsay and Dan Gearig and Anthony Curis, El Guapo redefined the street food landscape in Detroit by helping to rewrite the laws prohibiting food trucks to operate in the downtown area. El Guapo mixes international influences in their menu to deliver a truly unique mexican street fusion experience. Tuk Tuk
Recently making its debut at the Royal Oak Craft Beer Fest, Tuk Tuk offer southeastern Asian street food such as Pho and Pad Thai. It is the Gearig’s third street food concept. Entertainment:
To Be Announced
Live music and strolling sideshow circus acts inspired by the days of Nucky Thompson will provide the soundtrack and backdrop to this showcase.
