From July 1 through August 30, Cocktails for a Cause is back and tastier than ever, thanks to our friends at Oxford Street Merchants – Johnson Brothers, a luxury wine and spirits distributor committed to giving back. This annual summer campaign invites some of your favorite Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota restaurants to shake up signature cocktails using Oxford Street’s premium spirits – all in support of Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue Center.

Here’s how it works:
Each participating restaurant will feature 1-2 specialty cocktails, and for every one sold, $1 will be donated to Nate’s to support the shelter animals in our care. That’s not all – each location is also competing to sell the most cocktails and raise the most funds, with QR codes on-site so you can make even more of an impact with just the tap of your phone.

So whether you’re in the mood for something refreshing and citrusy or bold and boozy, you can enjoy your cocktail knowing it’s doing more than just cooling you off, it’s helping a homeless pet find their forever home.

Participating restaurants include (so far):

More restaurants are joining the pack every day, so stay tuned and keep an eye out for the special Cocktails for a Cause drink menus at your favorite local spots!

We invite you to drink with purpose all summer long. Grab your friends, explore some of the best cocktail spots in town, and help us support the homeless dogs and cats at Nate’s. Cheers!