We are excited to bring this and one-of-a-kind event to the neighborhood and hope you will join us!
**All proceeds from the Ballard Cocktail Trail support the projects and programs administered by the Ballard Alliance.
THE DETAILS:
—The Ballard Cocktail Trail is on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 6-9 PM (rain or shine).
—Tickets are $50 and are only available online until Thursday, December 11th, 2025. Tickets will not be sold at the event. All purchases for this event are non-refundable.
—Each event ticket purchased includes 10 tasting tickets, Each ticket is redeemable for a sample-size cocktail offered at each tasting venue. Ten unique cocktails, using a variety of spirits, will be featured at the event. Each pop-up lounge will offer a cocktail that has been artfully crafted using quality ingredients by the master mixologists from The Ballard Cut.
—The Ballard Cocktail Trail takes place in the historic Ballard shopping and dining district (a map of participating businesses will be distributed at check-in).
—Ticket holders will check in at Columbia Bank – formerly Umpqua Bank (5512 22nd Ave NW) on the day of the event to pick up tasting tickets and a Cocktail Trail map. All ticket holders must be of legal drinking age. IDs will be checked at the time of registration. Guest check-in for the event begins at 5:15 PM. Tastings begin at 6 PM and end at 9 PM.
We are proud to have these independent Ballard businesses as Cocktail Trail hosting venues:
-Annie’s Art and Frame
-BEGIN
-Culinary Essentials
-DIGS
-Good & Well Supply Co.
-Market Street Shoes
-Push/Pull
-Simple and Just
-Sweet Mickey’s Candy Shoppe
-Smål Market
Please note: the ten participating shops are open to the general public and folks of all ages during the Cocktail Trail. Tasting areas inside shops are unrestricted, but alcohol is not allowed outside designated areas. The tasting is available only to those with valid event bracelets and tickets. Participants must be 21+ to purchase tickets.