A gentle ocean breeze. Warm, late afternoon sunshine on your shoulders. Cobblestone sidewalk under your feet. Tasty cocktails at each one of your destinations.
The good news is that isn’t a dream sequence. It is exactly what you could be enjoying if you attend the 4th Annual Portsmouth Cocktail Competition on Sunday, June 6th. Held in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from 4-8 pm, it is sure to please cocktail connoisseurs.
Portsmouth is a wonderful walking city with an incredible array of shops and restaurants. Of course, if you’re planning on attending the cocktail festival, you should plan to shop before the festival starts. With ten different restaurants and bars participating, you’re going to need all four hours to visit each of these locales. The current list of participants includes Dolphin Striker, Fat Belly’s, Hilton Garden Inn, The Page, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., Riverhouse, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Sake, Sheraton Hotel, and TJ’s Portsmouth.
The competition begins with a kick-off at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co. where you will receive your souvenir shot glass and event map. From there you can choose how many destinations you want to visit and in what order you’ll visit them. However, you should plan to end your stroll at Ri Ra Irish Pub. Here, you can participate in the wrap-up party that will feature the band, Flush.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 or at the door for $40. The price of admission includes tastings at 9 restaurants, a social business card, the aforementioned shot glass, and entrance to the wrap-up party. To learn more about this great event or to purchase tickets, please visit the Portsmouth Cocktail website.
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