Manhattan Cocktail Classic

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic, New York’s peerless multi-day celebration of cocktails and culture, today shared statistics on the festival’s economic impact on the Big Apple, including total attendees, tourism, bartenders/employees and local businesses.  Now in its fourth year, the festival, which will take place May 17-21, 2013, draws thousands of drinks enthusiasts, world-class bartenders and cocktail/spirits luminaries each year.  It has become a much-anticipated New York tradition that benefits the city’s artisanal cocktail bars and restaurants.  In addition, both boutique and established brands raise their visibility by participating in the festival and engaging their target consumers face-to-face.