Tricks of the Trade

07/18/2024

07/12/2024

This month for Third Thursday we are celebrating the art of tattoos! What better way to do that than with our friends from PM Spirits. We’ll be sampling some awesome brandies and a cocktail from Konrad Hartman. Our featured artist is David Yubeta who will be tattooing from a select flash sheet. First come, first serve for what time allows.

07/12/2024

Exciting events next week! Wednesday we are honored to welcome Sotol Parejo founder Jorge Caldera for a guided tasting starting at 1:30pm in the shop. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample some amazing Sotol. We will continue across the street for a happy hour a Nickel City following. Free for 21+

07/12/2024

Come on in tomorrow from 3-6pm and sample our favorite tequila RTDs from Suerte. Cheers to pool season! Free for 21+

07/02/2024

We’re closing early on Thursday, the 4th at 7pm. Catch us before your celebration to stock up on all your favorites. We’ll have regular hours the rest of the week. (10am - 9pm / Closed Sunday)

06/19/2024

You’ll want to make us a stop on your monthly Third Thursday route tomorrow! We’ll be sampling some iced Irish coffees with Writers Tears whisky and Ostara cold brew. Featuring art from Tim Boydston . Cheers to another awesome lineup. Tastings free for 21+.

05/24/2024

This Saturday from 3-6pm join us with Heaven’s Door to try our latest single barrel bourbon. This is the first charity barrel we are offering at the shop. A portion of the proceeds benefit Near Southside Arts. Cheers! 🥃 Tastings free for 21+.

05/16/2024

Y’all, starting at 3pm on Saturday, Tarantula Tiki Lounge will be serving up drinks in the little parking lot across the street with music all afternoon. Cheers to local music and getting Lost in the Southside. It’s going to be a great weekend! 🍾🍹🧉

05/13/2024

We’re featuring our friend and neighbor, the talented Casey Kleeb this month for Third Thursday! Stop by and enjoy small bites and complimentary sips with The Macallan from 5-8pm. Cheers! 🥃 21+

05/03/2024

Kick off your weekend right with Mijenta tequila! Tasting from 5-8pm tonight. Cheers! Free for 21+

04/25/2024

Full weekend of tastings coming up! Friday from 5-8pm we’ll be pouring some tasty Pineapple rum with Pete from Planteray. Saturday afternoon come see Trey and check out Lyre’s non-alcoholic spirits. Cheers to friends and the weekend! 🥃 Free for 21+.

04/19/2024

Tonight! We’re sampling three different expressions from Oak & Eden from 5-8pm. Stop by to kick start your weekend. Cheers! 🥃 Free for 21+.

04/15/2024

Gearing up for our second Third Thursday and it’s a doozy. We’ll have the talented Guillermo Tapia live painting in the shop. He will have a limited number of painted mezcal bottles available. (I can not wait to see what he’s come up with!) You’ll get to sample that very special batch of mezcal which we picked out from one of our favorites, Cinco Sentidos. Their talented ambassador, Leslie doubles as a DJ, so she’ll be bringing us the tunes also. Can’t wait to see y’all. Cheers!

04/10/2024

This Saturday from 3-6pm stop by and sample our latest real tequila RTDs from Suerte! Super refreshing, these canned cocktails hit the spot. Cheers and see you then! Free for 21+

03/25/2024

Get ready for this Thursday’s event. We’ll be hosting Rye Patton with Don Fulano in the shop. Come early for the Trade education at 2:30pm and hear about this additive free beauty out of NOM 1146. We will also have a retail sampling from 4-6pm. As usual, free and open to anyone 21+. Cheers! 🥃

03/16/2024

Friends! This coming week we are excited to host our first Third Thursday in the shop. We are honored to have some incredible photography on display by the talented Walt Burns. And what better to enjoy art with than a spirits tasting from our friends at Castle & Key. Check out the other two slides for the run down of all the other participating artists and venues! Looking forward to exploring the neighborhood with you. Cheers! 🥃

03/07/2024

They’ve added us under the Shopping category for Liquor store…we were a late addition, so we only have today and tomorrow to vote!

Vote for your favorite businesses and individuals once per day beginning February 27th through March 17th!

03/02/2024

It’s March! Come get lost with this amazing whiskey, Lost Irish, from 3-6pm this afternoon. Free for 21+ Sláinte! 🥃

02/22/2024

Come work with us! We’re looking for a few folks in the shop to help out as we head into Spring! Bar/restaurant hospitality experience is preferred. Email us with your experience and availability. Hours are flexible, 4-6 hour shifts, Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm.

02/10/2024

Come on in this afternoon and sip some Spanish Sherry and Vermouth from 3-6pm. Learn about cocktail applications and discover the rich diversity of Lustau’s amazing catalog. Cheers! Free for 21+ 🍷

02/02/2024

The weekend is upon us. Stop by tonight and sample some great mixers from Lady Bird Soda Co. out of Austin. They’ve pairs up with Empress Gin so y’all can try a killer G&T. 5-8pm Friday the 2nd.
Saturday afternoon Bacardi will be in the shop from 3-6pm sampling their Reserva Ocho expression. Cheers! As usual free for 21+ 🥃

01/30/2024

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01/28/2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to sip some amazing Arizona wines from winemaker MJ Keenan. We’re honored to host Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards’ National Sales Director Calvin Arnold for this exclusive in-store tasting event this coming Thursday, February 1st from 5-7pm. Free for 21+. 🍷🖤 Cheers!

01/26/2024

Event alert! Sip, savor & meet the maker. ✨🥃 We’re thrilled to announce that Blackland Distillery will be joining forces with Tricks of the Trade this Saturday, January 27, for an unforgettable tasting experience featuring our most ultra-premium spirit: Prairie Gold Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey! Enjoy complimentary samples while chatting with the brains behind the brand, Markus Kypreos.

🎉 PLUS, every bottle purchased during the event will automatically enter you into a raffle for a chance to WIN a luxurious gold mixology kit, complete with two branded Blackland glen cairns!

📅 Date: Saturday, January 27
🕒 Time: 2-4 p.m.
📍 Location: Tricks of the Trade

01/17/2024

Get ready for our first tasting event of the year! We’re welcoming the founder of Starward Whisky out of Australia, Dave Vitale. Wednesday the 24th from 5-8pm stop by and discover this unique brand. Free for 21+ 🥃

01/15/2024

We’re open! Come grab something to warm you up. Stay safe out there. ❄️🥃

12/28/2023

Join us tomorrow from 5-8pm for our last tasting of the year! Pick out the perfect glass of bubbles to ring in 2024. 🥂 Cheers! Free for 21+

12/23/2023

Come by the shop tomorrow for one last day of holiday shopping. We’ll have La Pulga spirits in from 3-6pm and Sean has whipped up a batch of Egg Nog featuring the La Pulga Reposado tequila. A lovely variation of Jeffery Morganthaler’s famous recipe. As usual tastings are free for 21+ and we’ll even have recipe cards for you. Cheers and happy holidays!

12/22/2023

Come check out Laws Whiskey out of Colorado tonight and pick up one of the last remaining bottles of our delicious four grain bourbon single barrel. Tastings free for 21+ 🥃