Cincinnati Magazine’s popular and swanky spirits and cocktail event, On the Rocks, is back at a NEW location to showcase and celebrate Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s vast adult beverage scene in support of a very worthy cause.
The top-shelf, luxe tasting event attracts and inspires hundreds of liquor and cocktail enthusiasts from across the region each year.
On the Rocks 2025 is set for Thursday, August 21 at Newport Car Barn from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
This stylish, evening experience boasts Queen City’s impressive hospitality and bartending scene. Guests will enjoy elaborate liquor and cocktail mixology, tasting stations, small bites from local restaurants and notable brands, music, entertainment, mocktail stations, and a live, main stage cocktail competition among industry masters!
The massive libation celebration features a plethora of liquor varieties transformed into creative cocktails and sips. In addition, there will be oversized outdoor games, expansive lounge spaces, a luxe photo booth, and NEW this year, LIVE MUSIC! Guests will also have the opportunity to win high value giveaways, while meeting the innovators behind these amazing spirits brands and local establishments.
Be an On the Rocks VIP to receive 30 minutes early access (at 5:30 p.m.) and entry into the VIP Lounge complete with exclusive tastings and a swag bag!
On the Rocks benefits the Life Learning Center in Covington which works to help at-risk people learn, secure, and sustain a better way of living through gainful employment and a holistic, integrated continuum of education and care. You’ll have the chance to meet their team on-site!
“We are thrilled to bring back our popular On the Rocks event at a new, Northern Kentucky location in support of such a great cause,” said Ivy Bayer, Publisher of Cincinnati Magazine. “Whether you enjoy a smooth bourbon, vodka or gin, you will be delighted by our wide variety of tasting samples and cocktails made with the finest local and national spirits.”
Guests may opt to enjoy the full On the Rocks experience complete with spirits and cocktail tastings, food and entertainment, or choose the designated driver option, which is an alcohol-free tasting pass that includes mocktails, soft drinks, water and food only.
VIP tasting pass holders will receive early access for $75, and general admission tasting passes are $45 per person. Designated driver (food only, no alcohol) tickets are $25. All ticket types include unlimited access to the spirits and cocktail stations, unlimited food and entertainment.
Cincinnati Magazine’s On the Rocks event is made possible with support from Canada Dry, BIG BLUE Moving, Chinet, Decal Impressions, DripDrop, Fever-Tree, FIJI water, Hu Kitchen, La Brea, Lux Row, Merchants Club, Middle West Spirits, Mr. & Mrs. T's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, On The Rocks Cocktails, Rao's, Sargento, St. Elmo's Whiskey with special thanks to the magazine’s sustainability partner, MadTree Brewing Company.
Guests and raffle ticket participants must be 21 and over and ID’s will be verified at the door. Learn more and buy tickets now at cincinnatimagazine.com/ontherocks.