Sat Feb 16

Haus Alpenz Dinner ~ Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn

6:00 pm 10:00 pm

Cocktail Carnival

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A fanciful tasting of cocktails in a carnival environment. Here, some of the top brand ambassadors in the country will be serving and shaking a plethora of drinks and their…

Sun Feb 17

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

Cocktail Carnival

9:00 am 11:00 am

Bloody Bar – Sunday

Sponsored by Reyka Vodka. Come and taste some bloody good Bloody Mary’s at our sanctioned Bloody Mary Bar.  Spicy, mild – an abundance of custom mixes, garnishes and edibles.  Entry: Public Ticket…
11:00 am 4:00 pm

The Tasting Panel’s AZCW Bar – Sunday

Come and sample some cocktails from some premiere brands at the exclusive Tasting Panel Bar hosted by some of the great in the bartending world. Entry: First come, First Serve. Limited…
11:00 am 12:30 pm

Seminar: The Great Whiskey Debate!

Sponsored by Devils Cut Bourbon. Join this lively debate with scotch, bourbon and canadian whiskies in the house! Try some great whiskies and vote for your favorite! Moderated by Bobby Gleason,…
1:00 pm 2:30 pm

Seminar: The Perfect Pairing: A Mix made in Heaven.

Sponsored by William Grant Includes a four-course cocktail & food pairing item prepared by Food Network Chef Beau MacMillan and mixologist extraordinaire, Jason Asher along with a discussion about the fundamentals…
3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Seminar: Dear Beer Cocktails

Sponsored by Guinness Beer Cocktails are a huge trend in the US and you don’t have to look far to find one. With the growing interest in micro-distilleries and craft beer,…
5:00 pm 7:00 pm

Diageo World Class – PROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONALS ONLY Sponsored by Diageo World Class Join USBG & Diageo World Class U.S. Winner Ricky Gomez, Tanqueray Global Ambassador Angus Winchester and World Class Luminaries Tony Abou-Ganim and Steve Olson as…
6:00 pm 8:00 pm

BS Dinner (Bourbon & Scotch) at The House Brasserie

BS Dinner (Bourbon & Scotch) brought to you by The House Brasserie and the Beam Ambassadors Join Bobby “G” Gleason (Beam Master Mixologist), Dan Tuillo (Canadian Club), Simon Brooking (Laphroaig)…
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Distrito’s ~ Imbibe n Dine

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First: Guacamole with crab; Hiramasa passion fruit ceviche. Second: Snapper a la Veracruzana; Ejotes with passion fruit; Esquites. Third: “Steak taco bar” 20-ounce bone-in ribeye; Passion fruit chimichurri; Frijoles churros; Arroz con…
7:00 pm 10:00 pm

Bathrobes & Bathtubs Mexican Fiesta – Evening Pool Party

Sponsored by Milagro tequila Cannon Ball!!  Milagro Tequila invites you to join them and help kick off cocktail week with a Pool Party at the infamous Valley Ho Hotel!  Milagro Brand…
10:00 pm 11:55 pm

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

The 2nd Annual Tucson Takeover (Feb. 17th, 2012) stars some of Tucson’s finest bartenders shaking up amazing cocktails featuring Reyka Vodka, Milagro Tequila, Sailor Jerry, and Hendrick’s Gin. The…

Mon Feb 18

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

2nd Annual Tucson Takeover

9:00 am 11:00 am

Bloody Bar – Monday

Sponsored by SKYY Vodka and Espolon Tequila. Come and taste some bloody good Bloody Mary’s  or Bloody Marias at our sanctioned Bloody Mary or Maria Bar.  Spicy, mild – an abundance…
11:00 am 12:30 pm

Seminar: The House of Punch

Sponsored by Hendricks Gin and Bols Amsterdam Genever Punches are the new retro-hip drink. Whether you own your own bar or like to entertain at home, a punch is a great…
1:00 pm 2:30 pm

Seminar: Discovering Le Cognac

Sponsored by Bureau National Interprofessional du Cognac. Campaign financed with the support of the European Union Come explore the illustrious history and heritage of one of the world’s most respected spirits,…
3:00 pm 4:30 pm

Seminar: Craft Distillers and Artisanal Spirits

What happened with the Micro-brewery movement a decade ago, when micro-beers exploded, the same is happening with Micro-Distillers. Almost every region is making their own whiskey, vodka, gin, liqueur and…
4:00 pm 7:00 pm

Micro-Distillery Artisanal Happy Hour

Come and experience a treasure trove of spirits from some of the best craft spirits and Micro-Distilleries in the world. There will also be some local artisans showcasing their…
5:00 pm 6:30 pm

Seminar: The Joy of Vodka

So, you think you know vodka?  Join Tony Abou-Ganim, The Modern Mixologist, and the author of Vodka Distilled in this lively discussion about all things vodka.  For many, vodka is…
6:00 pm 8:00 pm

Elements ~ Woodford Reserve Dinner master distiller dinner

Elements Woodford Reserve Dinner with master distiller Chris Morris prepared by Chef Beau MacMillan Enjoy a rare event featuring the seventh Master Distiller in the 140-year history of Woodford Reserve.…
7:00 pm 10:00 pm

Competition: Last Slinger Standing Competition

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After it’s extremely successful first year the Last Slinger Standing returns with its fast-paced bartending style competition, where some of the best bartenders from the state go head-to-head. Competitors have…
10:00 pm 11:55 pm

Anti-Party After Party Mabel’s

Sponsored by Guinness and Fernet Branca After days of cocktail demos, seminars, parties and tastings, the last thing you want to imbibe in is a cocktail. This Anti-Party is only beer…

Tue Feb 19

Anti-Party After Party Mabel’s

Anti-Party After Party Mabel’s

Anti-Party After Party Mabel’s

6:30 pm 8:00 pm

To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion

Sponsored by Pilar Rum and Remy Cointreau Phil Greene, the author of “To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion”, will be here to discuss how compellingly Hemingway wrote about…
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Citizen’s ~ Guinness Cocktail (yes, Cocktail) Dinner

GUINNESS! GUINNESS! GUINNESS! Citizen Public House mixologists are turning water into wine. Wait… that was a different story. How about beer into cocktails? Yes, that sounds more like it. Come…
7:30 pm 9:30 pm

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca invites you to join us for a taste of Campari cocktails and Italian cuisine. Executive Chef Peter DeRuvo and Bar Chef Trent Eidemiller pair Campari and Italian fare.…

Wed Feb 20

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

Davanti Enoteca ~ Imbibe n’ Dine

5:00 pm

Umi Star ~ Ginpirational Libations & Bites

Ginpirational Libations & Bites: Get in the “spirit” at Umi Star, Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 for our special Cocktail Week Imbibe n’ Dine feature: Bartender and Chef will pair 2…
6:00 pm 7:30 pm

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails Imbibe n’ Dine

The Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails Imbibe n’ Dine brought to you by Pernod Ricard Join Chef Stephen Jones and the exceptional bar team at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails as…
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Searsucker ~ Whiskey Dinner with Tom Turner

Searsucker invites you to come and enjoy meticulously handcrafted cocktails celebrating all that is whisky, bourbon, & rye with Master of Whisky Tom Turner. This six course cocktail extravaganza…
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Cowboy Ciao ~ Mixologist Melee Imbibe n’ Dine

Cowboy Ciao is replacing their monthly Sommelier Showdown wine dinner during Cocktail Week with a Mixologist Melee featuring Bar Crudo’s Micah Olson. Ciao chefs will create a 5-course dinner…
7:30 pm 10:00 pm

Balvenie & Glenfiddich Masters of Scotch Party

Sponsored by GLENFIDDICH & BALVENIE Join us for what will be an incredible education on Scotch Whisky hosted by Mitch Bechard, Glenfiddich ambassador and Lorne Cousin, Balvenie ambassador. We…
8:00 pm 11:55 pm

EL Hefe ~ Industry Absurdity!

El Hefe Wednesday Night Brand: White Girl Wasted Wednesdays “Industry Absurdity” Firehouse & El Santo Bar Takeover 8:00 to 2:00am Wednesday Feb 20th. Drink Specials: $4 Fireball/$4 pineapple minderasers/$50 Veuve after…
9:00 pm 11:55 pm

Tiki takeover at Kazimierz World Wine Bar

Sponsored by Lucas Bols Tiki takeover is back for round 2! Join Marcos Tello, Micah Olson, Jason Asher & Ross Simon as they transform Kazimierz into a tiki wonderland!!! Entry: Free to AZCW…

Thu Feb 21

Tiki takeover at Kazimierz World Wine Bar

Tiki takeover at Kazimierz World Wine Bar

Tiki takeover at Kazimierz World Wine Bar

6:30 pm 9:30 pm

Cien Agaves ~ Passport to Tequila

Cien Agaves Presents “Passport To Tequila” on February 21st from 6:30 till 9:30pm at Cien Agaves Tacos and Tequila in Old Town Scottsdale. Tequila lovers will be treated to…
7:00 pm 11:00 pm

Exotic Extracts at The Mint

Bartender Dolh Chompupong will be crafting drinks using lychee, starfruit, aloe, and more. He will focus on ingredients from tropical lands which will be muddled, juiced and garnished. At 10pm…
7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Noca’s Imbibe n’ Dine hosted by Jason Asher

“Chef of Spirits” Jason Asher & resident mixologist Abigail Martinie create farm to glass cocktails that are to pair with noca’s ingredient driven cuisine. Chef Claudio Urciuoli brings an Italian…

Fri Feb 22

Noca’s Imbibe n’ Dine hosted by Jason Asher

6:30 am 9:30 pm

Haus Alpenz Dinner ~ Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn

This reception and four-course cocktail-paired dinner by LON’s Executive Chef Jeremy Pacheco and Spirit Guide Travis Nass will feature liquors from  Haua Alpenz, a small importer based out of Minnesota…
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