Learn how to mix cocktails alongside one of Miami’s favorite Instagram food and drink maestros, Gio Gutierrez aka @ChatChowTV during Sip with #SOBEWFF – a 20-part virtual, live mixology and educational series to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One. Join Gio and some of Miami’s top bartenders, mixologists, and spirit experts as they guide you through the creation of their favorite cocktails, answering your questions LIVE along the way. Swirl, clink and toast the night away while sipping on your own custom libations, as SGWS Wynwood – Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits’ multi-purpose hospitality and education center, and one of Miami’s newest venues – welcomes you through its virtual doors to reveal a mixology class worth making it through the week for!
Additional donations will benefit the SOBEWFF® & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund, which provides financial support to independently owned and operated restaurants and bars impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. To learn more, visit the Fund page here.
Scroll down to view the class list, and check back for more classes being added every day. Limited spots available, so make sure to reserve your virtual seat today!
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Past Classes

Asian-Inspired Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist James MacInnes of KYU Miami
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Classic Cuban Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Cantinero Julio Cabrera of Cafe La Trova
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Impressive Cocktails and The Art of the Pour
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Ben Potts of Beaker & Gray
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Red, White and Booze:
A Celebration of American Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Tyler Kitzman of Mama Tried
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Gettin' Tiki with It
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Daniele Dalla Pola of Esotico Miami
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Classic Italian Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Valentino Longo of Four Seasons Hotel Surf Club
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Magic City Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Bobby Gilardi of Ariete Hospitality Group
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Modern Tropical Drinks
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Will Thompson of Jaguar Sun
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Ladies Who Liquor
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Ani Meinhold of Phuc Yea
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Talk Spanglish to Me
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Cocktail Cartel of Spanglish Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen
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The Perfect Brunch Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Ricky Castor of Vista
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Instaworthy Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Cristina Suarez of Kush Hospitality
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Cocktails from Around the World
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Shauna O'Neil of Sweet Liberty
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Dog Days of Summer Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez and Carla Rivera
sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka
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Born to Rum
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Annie Blake and Ayme Harrison of Death or Glory
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French-Inspired Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Jeremias Barna of LPM Restaurant & Bar
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Re-Mix: Asian Sips & Hip-Hop Hits
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Paige Diehl of 1-800-Lucky
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All About Agave:
Tequila vs. Mezcal Cocktails
hosted by Gio Gutierrez
featuring Mixologist Jules Gomez of Zuma Miami
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please allow up to 48 hours from the time of purchase to receive your e-mail confirmation. In some cases, the recipe, ingredients and instructions may not be finalized at the time of your purchase. Please contact us at sip@sobewff.org if you have not received the recipe, instructions and the Zoom link 24 hours before your scheduled class begins.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to create a waitlist for any of our events.
Proceeds will benefit the SOBEWFF® & FIU Chaplin School Hospitality Industry Relief Fund, which provides financial support to independently owned and operated restaurants and bars impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. To learn more, visit the Fund page here.
You will not need to register for an account to join. Simply click to “Join the meeting” via in the link above. You will be prompted to download and install the Zoom app. Once downloaded, open the Zoom program you will need to give Zoom access to your computer/phone microphone and camera. When you are ready to join the class select “Join with Video” and “Join Audio” buttons in the bottom left corner of the Zoom application.
You will not need to register for an account to join. Simply click to “Join the meeting” via the link included in your confirmation e-mail. You will be prompted to download and install the Zoom app. Once downloaded, open the Zoom program in order to give the application access to your computer/phone microphone and camera. When you are ready to join the class, please select the “Join with Video” and “Join Audio” buttons located in the bottom left corner of the Zoom application.
You’ll need an internet connection and the ability to stream audio and video to participate. A link and details on how to join the Zoom session will be included in your confirmation e-mail.
Participants for all Sips with #SOBEWFF events must be 21 or older, unless otherwise stated on the event page.
Yes, you are encouraged to sign up for as many as you would like! Sign up on our website here.
We know you are creating drinks with what you have at home, and therefore may need to make substitutions. If you have any questions on substitutions or modifications before the class, please don’t hesitate to reach out to sip@sobewff.org.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail and receipt from squadup@t.squadup.com following your purchase. You will receive an additional e-mail within 48 hours which will include the Zoom link, recipe, ingredients, and necessary utensils. Prior to class, we recommend getting organized by preparing your ingredients and gathering your utensils. This will allow you to easily access all necessary ingredients and materials during the demonstration to create alongside the guest mixologist. Thorough preparations will provide a more enjoyable experience!
Please ask as many questions as you’d like via the chat function within Zoom. If you are selected to ask a question after the drink is created, the moderator will unmute you. We will do our best to get to every question.
Each Sips with #SOBEWFF class is approximately 45 - 60 minutes. The host and guest mixologist will lead you through about 30 - 45 minutes of drink-making. The last 15 minutes will be a Q&A session with the host and guest mixologist.
At your scheduled class time, you will enter a virtual classroom via the Zoom link provided. The host and guest mixologist will guide you step-by-step through a recipe, answering questions along the way with the help of our moderator. At the end of the session, there will be a 15-minute Q&A session with the host and guest mixologist.