DASHI's 4th Annual DAQ-OFF Cocktail Competition - WALK THE PLANK

Get ready to WALK THE PLANK Slam Antonio! 💥⚓️🏴‍☠️ DASHI’s 4th Annual DAQ-OFF is BACK 🏴‍☠️🍋

A high energy daiquiri competition where 14 of the best bar programs in south Texas sink or swim in front of a roaring crowd and a panel of celebrity judges to find DASHI’s Grand Master sunken treasure ☠️🧜🏽‍♀️🏆 Mon | June 23rd | 6 – 9:30p.

This coliseum + no-holds-barred cocktail showdown challenges professional bartenders in speed, accuracy, creativity, taste, and showmanship through three events: JUDGE’S CHOICE [technical + artistic], SPEED [technical], PEOPLE’S CHOICE [artistic + volume] – a map to glory that determines the Best Daiquiri in Texas 🏆🍋💯

To find the treasure teams must WALK THE PLANK. The spoils and plunder include an $800 cash grand prize, title of “Daq Grand Master”, and the sunken DAQ Heavyweight Gold Treasure Belt, while others will forever be lost to Davey Jones’ Locker under the sea. Brace for impact, high-volume energy, surprise cameos, elevated daiquiris, and a sea of unforgettable stories 🌊🏴‍☠️🍋

In every glass a tale is spun – The Grand Master’s game has begun🏆☠️🍋

Attire is Pirate, Tiki & Beach Themed. 21+

TICKETS: All receive 2 complimentary daqs
⭐️VIP SEATING: $90 (Access to Flor de Caña Tasting Room)
🎟️GENERAL SEATING: $45
🎟️STANDING ROOM: $35

🏴‍☠️COMPETING TEAMS🏴‍☠️
1WATSON ROOFTOP

AMELIA SOCIAL LOUNGE

BAR 1919

BAR MON AMI

BLUSH COCKTAILS & EATS

BOTANERO LOUNGE

DASHI CHINESE KITCHEN + BAR

THE DIVE ON 495 (McAllen, TX)

FAIRMOUNT HOTEL

PARAMOUR AT THE PHIPPS

PASTICHE

RD HIDDEN SPEAKEASY

TENFOLD ROOFTOP

WEST END ELIXIR COMPANY (Bryan/College Station, TX)

⚖️CELEBRITY JUDGES⚖️

DERIK CORTEZ - Owner, Sojourn - Renowned Bar Professional

DIANA BARRIOS-TREVINO - Legendary SA Restaurateur – Owner: Los Barrios, Vida’s Ventanas, La Hacienda

JAMIE HOPPE - Owner, The Bang Bang Bar, Bar America

CHEF KAIUS AUSTIN-BEY - Professional Private Chef & Culinary Event Champion

CHEF LISA ASTORGA WATEL - Owner, Chef - Bistr09 Brasserie

MIKE TAYLOR - Radio/YouTube Sports Personality - Love You Hard TV

FEATURING:
🧭 14 bar teams from across South Texas and beyond
🥃 Flor de Caña rum portfolio
🔨 6 judges — industry legends, local icons 
🐠Asia Market San Antonio

Additional Partners: EcoLab, Happy Cactus 43 Tattoo, Ottea Taxidermy, Pinthouse Ale

DISCLAIMER:
This is a 21+ event. Valid government-issued ID is required for entry..

By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to drink responsibly. DASHI and event partners encourage moderation and reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who appears visibly intoxicated.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
By attending, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with alcohol consumption and participation in the event. You agree to hold harmless DASHI, event organizers, sponsors, vendors, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from injury, illness, or other incidents related to your attendance and participation.

Please arrange safe transportation. Don’t drink and drive.