🍸 Get Ready to Shake: Invasion Cocktail 2025 Takes Over Montreal!

Montreal’s cocktail culture is about to hit new heights! From October 6 to 11, 2025, the city will buzz with mixology magic as Invasion Cocktail returns for its 12th edition. For six days, this Montreal cocktail festival will transform the city into a playground for cocktail lovers, curious first-timers, and seasoned pros alike.

At Best Kept MTL, we’re proud to be aligned with the mission of Invasion Cocktail: celebrating creativity, local talent, and immersive cultural experiences. Just like the festival, our team thrives on experience-driven storytelling that connects culturally engaged Montrealers with the best-kept gems of the city. And let’s be honest, cocktails are one of the tastiest cultural connectors out there!

If you loved our recent coverage of the Montreal Cocktail Fest 2025, you’ll definitely want to dive into what Invasion Cocktail has planned this fall. Buy your tickets here!

✨ A Festival With a Mission

For nearly 12 years, Invasion Cocktail has been a must-attend cocktail event in Montreal, showcasing the brilliance of Quebec’s bartenders, highlighting their talent, passion, and creativity. Founder Maryline Demandre says it best:

“The mission of the festival for nearly 12 years has been to showcase Quebec’s cocktail culture, with the creativity and talent of our local bartenders at its core.”

The results speak for themselves: Montreal mixology has exploded, and the new generation of bartenders continues to raise the bar (literally and figuratively). This October, you’ll have the chance to sip, taste, and experience that evolution firsthand.

🍷 Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – Invasion Cocktail Night at Ratafia

📍 Ratafia, 6778 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal
🕔 5 PM – 9 PM

Kicking things off in true gourmet fashion, Ratafia hosts an exclusive pop-up menu with six original cocktails paired with inspired bites. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Ratafia is known for its decadent desserts and creative flair. This event brings together top mixologists and chefs for an evening of indulgence, conviviality, and discovery.

👉 Spots are limited, so book directly with Ratafia to secure your seat.

🎶 Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Shake Shake Night at Vinhub

📍 Espace Vinhub, 80 rue Fleury, Montreal
🕕 6 PM – 9 PM

Ready to raise a glass (or two) to 12 years of cocktail innovation? Vinhub will host an electrifying night presented by Tequilart. Expect premium spirit tastings, exclusive cocktail creations, DJ sets, gourmet bites, and a contagious party vibe. Whether you’re team tequila, gin, whisky, or non-alcoholic, there’s something here for you.

🎟️ Tickets:

• Early bird: $65 + tax

• Regular: $75 + tax

Your ticket includes cocktails and bites, the ultimate recipe for happiness at one of the best cocktail events in Montreal this fall.

🍹 Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11, 2025 – Cocktail Mix & Quiz Workshops

📍 Tap Tap Cocktail, 1584 Laurier Ave East, Montreal
🕕 Friday: 6 PM – 8 PM
🕒 Saturday: 3 PM – 5 PM

For those who dream of becoming their own bartender at home, the Tap Tap Cocktail workshops are the perfect fit. These interactive sessions put the shaker in your hands, with recipes you can reproduce for your next dinner party. You’ll enjoy three cocktails (with tastings included), gourmet bites, and plenty of tips to impress your friends.

🎟️ Tickets:

• Early bird: $65 + tax

• Regular: $75 + tax

Best Kept MTL loves that the festival makes mixology accessible to everyone — not just pros. These workshops embody the inclusive, educational spirit that defines Montreal’s cocktail culture.

🥂 Why Best Kept MTL Loves Invasion Cocktail

As Montreal’s bilingual cultural blog and boutique agency, Best Kept MTL thrives on highlighting experiences that bring people together. Cocktails are more than drinks — they’re storytelling in a glass, crafted by artists who pour passion, heritage, and creativity into every sip.

Our mission and Invasion Cocktail’s mission overlap beautifully:

• Celebrating culture: We showcase the gems of Montreal, from nightlife to festivals.

• Supporting local talent: Just as the festival uplifts bartenders, we amplify the voices of creatives shaping our city.

• Delivering experiences: Whether through editorials, reels, or live activations, we connect audiences to authentic cultural experiences.

If you’re thirsty for more, check out how we spotlighted cocktail culture this summer at the Montreal Cocktail Fest 2025, another vibrant celebration proving this city knows how to shake things up.

🍸 Mark Your Calendars!

From October 6 to 11, the city will come alive with cocktail culture. Whether you’re indulging in pairings at Ratafia, dancing the night away at Vinhub, or mastering your own recipes at Tap Tap Cocktail, this edition promises to be the most exciting yet.

👉 Don’t miss out – check the full program and book your tickets at invasioncocktail.com.

Raise your glass, Montreal, the 12th edition of Invasion Cocktail is ready to shake things up!