SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Today, we tasted drinks from the winners list of Set the Bar 2026.
Set The Bar happens annuals at Ed Smith Stadium. Designed to showcase the creative beverage talents behind the area’s locally owned, independent restaurants, Set The Bar’s cocktail competition highlights accomplished mixologists representing establishments from the northern tip of Anna Maria Island to the southern shores of Venice Beach.
“The Best” libations are decided by an expert panel, while event guests sample and savor each creation before judging competitors on Flavor, Appearance, Bartender Presentation, and Imagination — and voting for their favorite cocktail to win the overall People’s Choice Cocktail award…