The Miami USBG’s, Shaking for Puerto Rico, raises $30k for the victims of Hurricane Maria.

If you know a bartender or someone in the spirits industry you know how passionate they are about cocktails, but they’re even more passionate about the world around them. This is why Shaking For _______ was started.  When a disaster strikes, the Miami USBG fills in the blanks. In this case, Shaking For Puerto Rico.

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YOU’RE INVITED: Miami Bartenders come through with benefit events for Puerto Rico & the Keys! (This week.)

If there is ever a time to give back it’s during the holidays, it’s now!  Two big events will be happening this week for those in need through the disasters in the Florida Keys and Puerto Rico. The USBG (United States Bartenders Guild, Miami Chapter) have reached out to their partners for two very special

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RECAP: Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender goes to Brenda Terry (Fodder & Shine, Tampa) while People’s Choice goes to Will Rivas (Macchialina, Miami Beach)!

Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition brings out some of the best ideas and creativity from bartenders all around Florida. This Tuesday, Sweet Liberty held the regional of the competition, which included competitors from all around Florida.  The interesting part is that guests not only get to see the bartenders present their cocktails and inspiration

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Rutte Gin comes to Miami in a big way and we were there!

This past weekend many spent their time in costume and enjoying parties all around Miami.  Come Sunday most are home nursing a hangover.  But when Rutte comes into town, the industry responds with a great turnout for their first Lunch & Learn in Miami. Rutte comes to us by way of the Netherlands.  Some might

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