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Calendar At-A-Glance
Choose your day of the week below for a list of events at venues around the state.
Thursday, June 5
Santa Fe Spirits | Santa Fe Spirits Distillery Tour & Tasting
June 5, 11 am–4 pm
7505 Mallard Way, Ste I, Santa Fe, santafespirits.com
Town & Ranch | Distillery Tours
June 5, 3–6 pm
Go behind the scenes with our head distiller, Jamie Lord, and see how Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits are made. Drop in between 3 and 6 pm for a 20-minute tour, a guided tasting of our two gins, and a casual Q&A session.
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, 505-808-1715, lospoblanos.com
El Nido & Su Sushi | Happy Hour at the Zozobra Bar
June 5, 4:30–5:30 pm
Join us for our Barrel Aged Negroni and fried chickpeas; we will also offer some of our wood-fired pizzas at a special price.
1577 Bishops Lodge, Santa Fe, elnidosantafe.com
Troubled Minds Distilling at Tractor Wells Park | Slider & Cocktail Pairing
June 5, 5–7 pm
2 handcrafted cocktails paired with 2 Heavy Burgers sliders.
1800 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, getplowed.com
Santa Fe Spirits | Cask Thief Experience
June 5, 4–7 pm, ticketed
Roam through our stills and rackhouse, tasting straight from six rare barrels hand-selected for this exclusive Cask Thief Experience. Love what you taste? Bottles available for one night only.
7505 Mallard Way, Ste I, Santa Fe
Book online at santafespirits.com – $100 per guest.
Farm & Table | Wine Cocktails, Mocktails & Good Vibes
June 5, Reservations at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 pm. Get Tickets
Farm Bar Cocktail Event: Gather your friends and make plans to join us for a casual cocktail event on the farm.
8917 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, farmandtablenm.com
Friday, June 6
Troubled Minds Distilling at all Tractor Locations | Summer Cocktail Menu Release
June 6, 2 pm
Multiple locations, getplowed.com
Town & Ranch | Distillery Tours
June 6, 3–6 pm
Go behind the scenes with our head distiller, Jamie Lord, and see how Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits are made. Drop in between 3 and 6 pm for a 20-minute tour, a guided tasting of our two gins, and a casual Q&A session.
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, 505-808-1715, lospoblanos.com
Santa Fe Spirits | Barrel Room Dinner
June 6, 6 pm, ticketed
A thoughtfully paired multicourse meal, each dish complemented by a bespoke Original Santa Fe Whiskey cocktail.
7505 Mallard Way STE I, Santa Fe
Reserve your seat at santafespirits.com – $150 per guest.
Boxcar | Boxcar presents Tito’s Dance Party!
June 6, 7–9 pm
Join us for live music, games, prizes, and samples of our featured Tito’s Handmade Vodka Cocktail.
133 W Water, Santa Fe, boxcar-restaurants.com
Saturday, June 7
As Above, So Below Distillery | Ode to the Martini
June 7, All Day
Special martini menu and martini flights available.
545 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe, aasbdistillery.com
Troubled Minds Distilling at Tractor Wells Park | Saturday Cocktail Happy Hour
June 7, 3–6 pm
Celebrate the release of our new summer cocktail menu with $3 off ALL cocktails!
1800 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, getplowed.com
Town & Ranch | Distillery Tours
June 7, 3–6 pm
Go behind the scenes with our head distiller, Jamie Lord, and see how Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits are made. Drop in between 3 and 6 pm for a 20-minute tour, a guided tasting of our two gins, and a casual Q&A session.
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, 505-808-1715, lospoblanos.com
Unit B by Chocolate Maven | Open House (no cover)
June 7, 5:30–9 pm
Join us at Unit B by Chocolate Maven for our first Open House Event in celebration of Cocktail Week. We will be crafting a three-part cocktail tasting throughout the evening featuring a curated selection of the finest New Mexico artisan spirits.
821 West San Mateo Road, Santa Fe, unitbsantafe.com
Santa Fe Spirits | Read St. Pop Up
June 7, 4–9 pm
Come hang with us for the long-awaited return—featuring Backyard BBQ, music, and plenty of Santa Fe Spirits.
308 Read, Santa Fe, santafespirits.com
Daydream Rum Bar | Daydream Christening Celebration
June 7, 6–10 pm
All great voyages deserve a proper christening. Join us as we toast to Daydream’s embarkation with sparkling wine, tropical cocktails, and exquisite rum tastings.
3123 Central NE, Albuquerque, daydreamrumbar.com
Sunday, June 8
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill | Cocktail Pairing Brunch
June 8, 11 am & 12:30 pm, make reservations
Four-course brunch paired with cocktails. There is a mocktail version for those who wish to skip the booze.
2031 Mountain NW, Albuquerque, seasonsabq.com
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery | Second Annual Tumbleroot Garden Party
June 8, 2–8 pm
Get inspired to grow botanicals to infuse your own gin. Stock your garden with shoots and seedlings from local vendors while you enjoy live music and sip our craft beers, spirits, and cocktails.
2791 Agua Fria, Santa Fe
Get all the details.
The Imperial Dive | Edible New Mexico’s Pool Party at The Imperial
June 8, 1–4 pm, ticketed
The official closing party to New Mexico Cocktail Week. Throw on your best beachwear and join us for cocktails and bites by the pool. Get tickets.
701 Central NE, Albuquerque
All Week
Boxcar | Cocktail Pairing
May 31–June 8
We will be serving Tuna “Poke” filled Wonton Crisp with our Garden to Glass Martini all week.
133 W Water, Santa Fe, boxcar-restaurants.com
Ponderosa Brewing Co. | Daily Special
May 31–June 8
Taste our new whiskey for $8.
1761 Bellamah NW, Albuquerque, ponderosabrewing.com
Friday, May 30
Cocktails & Culture Festival: TACO WARS
May 30, 5–8 pm, SOLD OUT
The official opening party of the Cocktails & Culture Festival and New Mexico Cocktail Week!
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 1607 Paseo De Peralta
Saturday, May 31
Santa Fe Spirits | Santa Fe Spirits Distillery Tour & Tasting
May 31, 11 am–4 pm
7505 Mallard Way, Ste I, Santa Fe, santafespirits.com
Cocktails & Culture Festival: Special Spirits Tasting
Saturday, May 31, 12–2:30 pm
Presented by Cocktails & Culture Festival Brands
Milk of the Poppy, 418 Montezuma, Unit C, Santa Fe | Get tickets
Town & Ranch | Surf Rock Tiki Night
May 31, 12–9 pm, ticketed
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, lospoblanos.com
Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery | Guided Spirit Tasting at Tumbleroot Pottery Pub
May 31, 2 pm, ticketed
135 W Palace, Santa Fe
Get details and ticktets.
As Above, So Below Distillery | New Spirits Release Party!
May 31, 3–9 pm
545 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe, aasbdistillery.com
Sunday, June 1
M’tucci’s Bar Roma | Tito’s Handmade Vodka Secret Garden Brunch Patio Party
June 1, 10 am, make Reservations
3222 Central SE, Albuquerque, 505-401-7647, mtuccis.com
Santa Fe Spirits | Santa Fe Spirits Distillery Tour & Tasting
June 1, 11 am–4 pm
7505 Mallard Way, Ste I, Santa Fe, santafespirits.com
Cocktails & Culture Festival: Chef & Shaker Brunch with Caravedo Pisco
June 1, 12–2 pm, Ticketed
Enjoy a cocktail pairing brunch from Chef Eric Stumpf and Caravedo Pisco ambassador Jared Sasso. Learn a little, enjoy a lot! Get tickets.
Boxcar, 133 W Water, Santa Fe
Outpost 1706
June 1, 1 pm
On June 1st, to celebrate the new Summer Menu, we are having a party with a DJ spinning vinyl and tattoo artists doing summer-themed flash tattoos.
301 Romero NW, STE 205, Albuquerque
Troubled Minds Distilling at Tractor Wells Park | The Ultimate Local Bloody Mary Sunday
June 1, 1–7 pm
1800 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, getplowed.com
Santa Fe Spirits | Smoke & Spirits: A Summer BBQ Cooking Class with Santa Fe Spirits
June 1, 2–5 pm, ticketed
Learn to craft backyard favorites with a New Mexico twist while sipping cocktails made with our award-winning local spirits at Santa Fe School of Cooking.
125 N Guadalupe, Santa Fe
Tickets $135, available at santafeschoolofcooking.com
Cocktails & Culture Festival: Cat Gods Goddesses Deities & Demons Book Party and Kitty Cocktails
June 1, 5–7 pm
General Admission is Free.
VIP Admission (includes book, cards, cocktail). Get tickets.
As Above, So Below, 545 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe
Monday, June 2
As Above, So Below Distillery | Pre-Shift: Industry Appreciation
June 2, 4–10 pm
545 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe, aasbdistillery.com
Momo Lounge | Mojito Monday at MOMO
June 2, 5 pm
2402 Central SW, Albuquerque, themontereymotel.com
Seasons Rotisserie & Grill | Cocktail Making Class: Beginner
June 2, 6:30 pm, ticketed
First class of our three-course cocktail-making series with Josh Morey. Includes a set of bartending tools to keep.
2031 Mountain NW, Albuquerque, seasonsabq.com
Tuesday, June 3
Town & Ranch | Distillery Tours
June 3, 3–6 pm
Go behind the scenes with our head distiller, Jamie Lord, and see how Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits are made. Drop in between 3 and 6 pm for a 20-minute tour, a guided tasting of our two gins, and a casual Q&A session.
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, 505-808-1715, lospoblanos.com
Boxcar | Happy Hour with Tito’s Handmade Vodka
June 3, 3–6 pm
Join Tito’s brand ambassadors as they explain the craft of making America’s favorite vodka. Enjoy complimentary drinks while you learn the process.
133 W Water, Santa Fe, boxcar-restaurants.com
Troubled Minds Distilling at All Tractor Locations | Mini Margarita Flight on Taco Tuesday
June 3, 5–8 pm
Multiple locations, getplowed.com
Farm & Table | Wine Cocktails, Mocktails & Good Vibes
June 3, Reservations at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 pm. Get Tickets
Farm Bar Cocktail Event: Gather your friends and make plans to join us for a casual cocktail event on the farm.
8917 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, farmandtablenm.com
As Above, So Below Distillery | Cocktail History Trivia
June 3, 6:30 pm
Hosted by Quiz Lizard
545 Camino De La Familia, Santa Fe, aasbdistillery.com
Wednesday, June 4
Town & Ranch | Distillery Tours
June 4, 3–6 pm
Go behind the scenes with our head distiller, Jamie Lord, and see how Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits are made. Drop in between 3 and 6 pm for a 20-minute tour, a guided tasting of our two gins, and a casual Q&A session.
1318 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, 505-808-1715, lospoblanos.com
DWTNR | Tropical Sips & Jukebox Hits
June 4, 6 pm
717 Central NW, Albuquerque, dwtnrbar.com
VARA Winery & Distillery | Cocktail Making Class
June 4, 6 pm, ticketed
Join our distiller, Ayisha, and learn and drink simultaneously. This class is FREE, but you must reserve your spot.
329 W San Francisco, Santa Fe, varawines.com
Troubled Minds Distilling at Tractor Wells Park | Tricks of the Trade Cocktail Making Class with Filly
June 4, 6–8 pm, ticketed
1800 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, getplowed.com
Farm & Table | Wine Cocktails, Mocktails & Good Vibes
June 4, Reservations at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 pm. Get Tickets
Farm Bar Cocktail Event: Gather your friends and make plans to join us for a casual cocktail event on the farm.
8917 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque, farmandtablenm.com