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 12 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🏆☠️🍋

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 MON AMI

THE BOTANERO

DASHI CHINESE KITCHEN + BAR

THE DIVE ON 495

BLUSH COCKTAILS & EATS

THE GREEN LANTERN

PARAMOUR AT THE PHIPPS

TENFOLD ROOFTOP

THE WEST END ELIXIR COMPANY

(1 TEAM TBA)

⚖️CELEBRITY JUDGES⚖️

DERIK CORTEZ - Owner of 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

MIKE TAYLOR - Radio/YouTube Sports Personality

1 JUDGE TBA

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