HYPE x Hartford Taste - The Cocktail Classic
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Trumbull St, Hartford, CT, United States | Hartford, CT
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HYPE x Hartford Taste present The Cocktail Classic—a live cocktail competition and summer happy hour in the heart of downtown. Bartenders from Wood-n-Tap, The Foundry, and Hartford Flavor Company will craft signature cocktails as they compete for the title of best seasonal cocktail. Judges will score each creation on taste and balance, creativity, presentation and storytelling.Then the party keeps going. Enjoy a summer happy hour hosted with Wood-n-Tap, games from Mohegan Sun and the chance to soak in the energy of downtown during one of the city’s signature events. Expect good people, cold drinks, incredible food and all the local flavor that makes summer in Hartford the place to be.
Bartenders:
The Foundry, Logan Maccarone
Hartford Flavor Company, Sal Vega
Wood N Tap, Mike Knusden
Judges:
Amir Johnson, Director of External Relations & Programs, The iQuilt Partnership
Shannon Frost, Director of Marketing Operations, City of Hartford
Kathleen Roche, Founder & Content Creator for Connecticut Bucket List
Connor Martin, Mayor of East Hartford
This event is 21+ only.
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Trumbull St, Hartford, CT, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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