Cheers! Arizona Cocktail Week is here

The Valley is celebrating its second annual Arizona Cocktail Week Saturday, Feb. 16 to Friday, Feb. 22, and you are invited to the Par-tay! ACW is a mix of carnival-themed parties with live acts and DJs, interactive tastings, competitions, pool gatherings, cocktail dinners, and more than 30 educational seminars on mixology, cocktail culture, and drink recipes. There’s even a book party of writer Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktails! One of the biggest launch parties happens at the Hotel Valley Ho lawn on Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Throughout the week, celebrants can buy a $10 Arizona Cocktail Wristband to partake of specials at bars, restaurants, and lounges throughout the Valley. If you’re looking for discounts Phoenix New Times is offering  ½ price discounts off events when you sign up at their Website for Voice Daily Deals. Cheers!! For more info, visits the ACW Website at www.arizonacocktailweek.com .