Queer Cocktail Club: Queer Distillers Showcase featuring Pollinator Spirits

About this event

We're taking over The Turk's Inn to celebrate queer spirit makers and craft cocktails! Join us for a midweek happy hour filled with cute queers and expertly crafted cocktails. Whether you're a longtime Queer Cocktail Club regular or brand new to the group, this is the perfect time to join us and raise a glass to queer-owned spirits 💖🌈

Each ticket includes a cocktail tasting flight of 3 cocktails featuring Pollinator Spirits 🍸

Crafted by Claire Marin, Founder, Head Distiller, and Beekeeper at Pollinator Spirits, truly wears many hats – including a beekeeper's veil. Her journey from the publishing world to the craft of distilling began in 2009. Since then, she has transformed her vision from selling bottles one at a time to establishing a thriving local and regional presence, all while championing women, bees, and sustainability. She manages 300 beehives and crafts 7 distinct products including Pollinator Gin, Beespoke Gin, Pollinator Vodka, Pollinator Rye Whiskey, Pollinator Bourbon, Bonfire Rye, Crimson Amaro, and Nocino.

Your ticket includes a curated cocktail flight featuring her exceptional spirits - join us for an evening of discovering delicious drinks while supporting queer-owned & operated businesses.

The Turk's Inn - 234 Starr St Brooklyn, NY 11237

July 23rd - Happy Hour from 5:00-7:00 PM

Stick around after happy hour - we'll be hanging out on the rooftop well into the night!

What to Expect

Upon arrival, head inside and check in with us - grab a name tag to add your name and pronouns. We'll hand you a ticket for your cocktail flight. The full space will be open to the public, but we'll have a designated area to hang out and try the cocktail tasting flight featuring Pollinator Spirits.

Monthly Meet-Ups

We get together monthly(ish) to create a space for Brooklyn and NYC queers to actually meet each other while celebrating queer-owned spirits and craft cocktails. We organize these events to center the FLINTA/sapphic community, but everyone's welcome - all genders, 21+ only. Zero cocktail knowledge required.

Physical Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Multiple tables and seating areas
• Single-stall bathrooms available

Media Consent

By attending, you consent to being a part of any media, some of which may be posted online. Please email us with any questions or concerns at