Bacardi | Spirited Miami

Open call for Miami bartenders as Bombay Sapphire opens entries for 13th Most Imaginative Bartender Competition!

The 2019 Most Imaginative Bartender Competition (MIB) presented by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE will officially accept submissions now until June 30. Over the next three months, emerging bartenders from across North American can once again submit their most imaginative cocktail creations for the chance to compete amongst the nation’s top talents. Miami is no stranger to the MIB competition, but if

Spirit Forward Bacardi Women In Leadership Empowerment Series Comes to Miami with all our favorites!

Spirit Forward Bacardi Women In Leadership Empowerment Series landed in Miami last month, February 27th at The W Miami Hotel and it was something special for Miami. “The summit is devoted to supporting the advancement of women, fairness and equality for all in the spirits trade and hospitality community.” The five-city tour stopped in Houston and

Elements brings its talents to Habitat at the 1 Hotel in South Beach!

When 1 Hotel South Beach made some changes in 2017 we knew they would be significant. They brought on Chef José Mendín along with Food Comma Hospitality Group who opened Habitat. Local ingredients, great service and an awesome vibe. In the upcoming months, Chef Mendín will be bringing someone of the best chefs in the

You’re invited: USBG Legacy Competition by Bacardi 2018 (RSVP inside)

Are you a cocktail enthusiast and are looking to see what top bartenders are doing to be one of the best? Join Bacardi tonight as they kick off the holiday season with the USBG Legacy Regional Final that has some of South Florida’s best bartenders vying for a spot in the coveted final. USBG (United

A Cantinero’s Story. (Expanded Version)

Julio Cabrera opens the front door of his Miami Lakes home donning a guayabera and with a cigar in hand. Flushed with Cuban pride, he walks us to his cherry red 1955 Chevy Truck — that he mostly restored himself. “I call him El Daiquiri.” he says, the corners of his mouth turning up while

DRINK Miami Hostel brings cocktail enthusiasts to the Broken Shaker & Freehand Hotel for a day of education and cocktails!

DRINK Miami Hostel brought over 25 brands to Miami Beach’s, Freehand Hotel for an afternoon of fun, education and cocktails. The brainchild of Giovanny Gutierrez, Matt Hirschenbein and Gabe Urrutia; DRINK Miami Hostel was meant to bring cocktails to the forefront of the event. “We wanted to make sure cocktail and brands were highlighted.” said

Upcoming events this week including Moshi Moshi with Midori and the Bacardi Legacy Regional Finals! More inside…

It’s October folks and we are starting to get jam packed with some fun events. Although it’s still raining, the chance to get some fun events hasn’t stopped. Here are our picks for next week with RSVP emails and links included. Monday, October 19th Moshi Moshi! Midori wants you to start enjoying their delicious liquid

Miami’s own, Ian Mclaren wins Tales of the Cocktail 2015 Golden Spirit Award!

A big congratulations to our dear friend Ian Mclaren for winning the prestigious Tales of the Cocktails 2015 Golden Spirit Award. Ian comes to Miami by way of the UK. He is currently the Director for Advocacy and Training for Bacardi USA. The Golden Spirit Award is given to the presenter who receives the highest

Facundo Bacardi, shows off beautiful gardens in his Miami home.

Did you know that Facundo Bacardi, chairman of the board for Bacardi Limited, lives right here in beautiful Miami? Curbed (Miami Edition), recently highlighted an article in Robb Report about Facundo’s home and green rooms on property. While this may not be the most cocktail forward article, it is cool to highlight Miami and its surroundings.

Toscana Divino in Brickell launches new cocktail menu with a great happy hour from 6-8PM.

Toscana Divino has some of the freshest Italian fare Miami has to offer. But what some don’t know is, is their attention to detail when it comes to their cocktail menu. Looking for a place to hang out and grab a bite? Give this one a try very soon. When Toscana Divino first opened, Xain