Sip & Savor: Texas Cocktail Week at Pearl

SEP 18, 2026

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San Antonio’s most spirited week returns—and this year, Pearl is your home base for all things Texas Cocktail Week. Savor specialty happy hours, discover new favorites at tastings, and experience unforgettable bar crawls—all crafted with Pearl’s signature hospitality.

We’ve curated your ultimate Texas Cocktail Week, Sunday through Saturday, right in the heart of San Antonio.

All Week Celebrations

Raise a glass all week long with $9.99 Texas Cocktail Week creations at seven of Pearl’s favorite bars and restaurants. Gather your friends, discover new flavors, and toast to unforgettable moments with this one-week-only happy hour. Looking for year-round sips? Explore our Guide to Happy Hour at Pearl to find your next favorite gathering spot.

Participating Bars & Restaurants:

Limited to one cocktail per guest/visit.

Tuesday, September 22

Mezquite

Kick off the week in true Pearl style—by raising a glass to Texas Cocktail Week. Join us at Mezquite from 1:30 pm–2:30 pm for a Volans Tequila Tasting & Education led by Volans Founder, Cristina Allen. Enjoy your tequila alongside a vibrant Mezquite lunch and savor an afternoon filled with the unmistakable flavors of Sonora.

Sternewirth

Wander over to Sternewirth from 3:00 pm–6:00 pm for El Gallo Altanaero & Friends bar takeover. Sip your way through a one-of-a-kind menu, curated by LALO, and bask in the energy of one of North America’s top bars, recognized on the world’s best lists and crowned Best Bar in Mexico by Food & Travel and MexBest.

Make it a double-feature and stick around for The Botanist’s bar takeover from 7:00 pm–10:00 pm. The night promises a signature cocktail experience—centered around Nikka—and the creative spirit of The Botanist Bar, a standout on North America’s 50 Best Bars and winner of hospitality and cocktail awards worldwide.

Wednesday, September 23

If you are looking for a day full of celebrating, join our Truman Vodka Bar Crawl for a day of Texas Cocktail Week events across multiple locations. Join all day or visit for select events.

The Lineup

Thursday, September 24

At Pearl, the weekend spirit arrives early. Toast to Thursday with a lineup of Texas Cocktail Week festivities you won’t want to miss.

Ease into the afternoon at Ladino, savoring authentic Mediterranean flavors alongside a curated selection of specialty historical cocktails from 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. Next, head to Mezquite for a Parejo Spirits Tasting & Education with founder Jorge Caldera from 4:00 pm–5:00 pm.

Mezquite x Parejo Lechuguilla Private Batch Release Party

Still thirsty for adventure? Secure your spot at the Mezquite x Parejo Lechuguilla Private Batch Release Party from 5:00 pm–10:00 pm, where a special Chihuahuan Cantina menu awaits—exclusively available September 24–27.

Friday, September 25

Svanen & Press Club Takeover

Cap off an unforgettable week at Sternewirth from 9:00 pm–12:00 am, where the Svanen & Press Club Takeover brings together world-class cocktails, spirited collaboration, and Pearl’s signature hospitality.

Raise a glass with us to close out Texas Cocktail Week in style. Svanen stands among Europe’s finest, ranked No. 15 on Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026 and No. 32 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025. Alongside, Press Club brings its celebrated spirit as North America’s No. 34 bar in 2026, recipient of the 2025 Easter DC Award for Best Night Out, and a two-time Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 honoree.

We can't wait to celebrate with you. For even more ways to enjoy Pearl, stay connected by following us on social media and joining our email list.

Until next time

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