Cocktail Wars (2026)

Synopsis

Pits America’s buzziest mixologists against each other in a lively, high-stakes competition with $10,000 on the line in every episode. Each installment showcases a fast, fiery battle of skill, creativity, humor, and flair. From playful flavor combinations to eye-catching technique, the focus is on having a good time, taking risks, and serving up drinks with personality. Each shake, stir, and splash could be the winning touch or the one that sends them home. It’s a cocktail competition where the vibes are high, the drinks are strong, and the bragging rights are everything.

First Air Date: 2026-08-18

Last Air Date: 2026-08-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: E!

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Top Cast

Lance Bass as Host
Joey Fatone as Host
Melissa Brooke as Mixology Expert
Justin Sylvester as Self - Special Guest
Melissa Gorga as Self - Special Guest
Seth Green as Self - Special Guest
Adam Scherr as Self - Celebrity Guest
Lauren Graham as Self - Celebrity Guest
Peppermint as Self - Guest

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Hot And Cold War (2026-08-18)

Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and mixology expert Melissa Brooke welcome Justin Sylvester to the bar as they challenge the mixologists to battle extreme temperature shifts.
Ep. 2: A Jersey Vacation (2026-08-18)

The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga delivers sweet critiques as the mixologists explore the many cocktails of vacation, starting with the Espresso Martini, at Melissa's request of course.
Ep. 3: The Perfect Pour (2026-08-25)

Our mixology expert, Melissa Brooke, takes us back to the basics with a series of challenges meant to test our mixologists' skills, while Lance and Joey bring along an old friend to join the fun - actor, producer and writer Seth Green.
Ep. 4: The Ultimate Flavor Face Off (2026-09-01)

USA's Everything on the Menu host Braun Strowman stops by to enjoy a flavor explosion on Cocktail Wars and we find out what the strongest human we know thinks about our menu.
Ep. 5: Brunch Happens (2026-09-08)

The one and only Lauren Graham drops by to join Joey and Melissa for coffee, eggs and all things brunch.
Ep. 6: Drink With Your Eyes (2026-09-15)

Singer, actress and drag queen, Peppermint joins Joey, Lance and Melissa for a series of visually stunning challenges - which includes our mixologists throwing a punch bowl party!
Ep. 7: TBA (2026-09-22)

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Ep. 8: TBA (2026-09-29)

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Ep. 9: TBA (2026-10-06)

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Ep. 10: TBA (2026-10-13)

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