The Drinks at 2026 Reunions, Tent by Tent

It’s that time of year again: The weekend when you brag to friends back home that Princeton hosts one of the largest beer-drinking events in the world. But we do things right here, so it’s not just beer anymore!

What’s special this year is an ever-growing array of exotic cocktails, such as the Honey Deuce, which has made waves on social media and will now be making waves at the 20th reunion tent. Reunions 2026 will also deliver another strong year of non-alcoholic (NA) options.

After reaching out to the beverage chairs of every major class, PAW has curated a list of what’s being served, highlighting a wide range of offerings. Keep an eye out for exciting cocktails. I know I’m looking forward to that refreshing Ace Royal.

Fifth: ’21 or Bust

Josh Melnyk ’21 invites visitors to enjoy draft offerings including Michelob ULTRA, Downeast Cider, Kona Big Wave, and Fiddlehead IPA, plus canned cocktails including NÜTRL Vodka Soda and Cutwater’s Lime Margarita and Lemon Drop Martini. During brunch and the P-rade, Cutwater’s Bloody Mary and Espresso Martini will be available.

10th: Gran PriXVI

Take a lap at the 10th, where Andrew Helber ’16 will offer drafts including Michelob ULTRA, Downeast Cider, Fiddlehead IPA, Summer Love, and NA Heineken 0.0. The site will also serve High Noon canned hard seltzers and canned margaritas on Friday and Saturday, as well as red and white wines.

15th: Nassau ’11

Glenn Wakam ’11 says the 15th will serve Kona Big Wave, Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA, Stella Artois, and Elysian Space Dust IPA on draft. Canned cocktails will include NÜTRL Vodka Sodas, as well as Cutwater’s Lime Margaritas, Espresso Martinis, Gin Collins, and Tiki Rum Mai Tais during meals. NA Michelob ULTRA Zero will also be available.

20th: Game, Set, Match

Hit the courts with the 20th’s tennis-inspired beverages. Donnelly McDowell ’06 is honoring tennis Grand Slams with signature cocktails including the U.S. Open’s Honey Deuce, the Australian Open’s Lemon Ace, and the Ace Royal à la Roland Garros (French Open). Classic American beers and Stella Artois, Wimbledon’s official beer, will also be served.

30th: Still Lit

Jeff Buck ’96 is keeping things lit with drafts from big names and specialty breweries, including Michelob ULTRA, Allagash, Fiddlehead IPA, New Trail Hazy, Downeast Cider, Carlsberg, and Firestone Walker Cali Squeeze (don’t confuse it with the library). Wine offerings will include sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, and a cab red blend. Hard alcohol will also be available for classmates.

35th: Sis Boom BOX!

Kit Codik ’91 says the 35th’s music-themed tent will offer drafts including Dos Equis, Kona Big Wave, Fiddlehead IPA, Landshark Lager, Michelob ULTRA, and Downeast Cider. The full spirits bar will feature Patrón tequila, Angel’s Envy bourbon, single malt scotches, vodka, and rum. High Noon and Lucky One canned cocktails will be available, along with premium wines by Gallo, J Cuvée, Rombauer, Orin Swift, Fleur de Mer, La Marca, and Whitehaven.

For NA options, check out Best Day Brewing’s Kolsch, IPA, and Electro-Lime; Aplós’ Ume Spritzes, Dragon Fruit Martinis, and Mandarin Negronis; plus NA sauvignon blanc and sparkling rosé.

45th: With Wild Stripes Gleaming, ’81 Shines!

At the 45th, Jose Figueroa ’81 will offer draft beers from Stella Artois, Heineken, Goose Island, Sixpoint, Rolling Rock, Witty Monkey, Landshark, Kona, Allagash, and Spellbound, as well as Heineken 0.0 and NA Michelob ULTRA. The site will also serve sauvignon blanc and a red blend, plus soft drinks and sparkling water.

50th: So Happy Together

For the 50th, Bob Baldwin ’76 is giving guests good reason to be “so happy together” by serving Michelob ULTRA, Stella Artois, Kona Gold, Jai Alai, Fiddlehead IPA, and Downeast Cider on tap. Also featured will be a variety of reds and whites, rosé, and prosecco. They will also have cans of NA Athletic IPA and Heineken 0.0.

65th: Burning Bright as Ever

Robert Pickens ’61 will serve Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois on tap and canned NA Heineken. Also on offer will be wines similar to Andreas Prindl ’60’s choices from last year’s 65th, several of which he taste-tested at his house near Bordeaux.

By time of publication, drink selections for the 25th, 40th, 55th, 60th, and Old Guard tents had not yet been determined.