Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown presented by Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum
WHEN
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
WHERE
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
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What's Included
All food and drink is included at this event.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
A polished yet relaxed look. Opt for slacks, button-down tops and dresses. Low heels or dressy flats optional.
Outdoors
Spirits
Walk-around
21 years of age and older
Description
South Florida is famous for a lot of things. Including being home to some of the most creative bartenders and mixologists in the country. We've enlisted the very best to deliver their most unique tiki-inspired cocktails alongside a mouthwatering menu of boldly flavored bites. Get ready for a selection of expertly balanced elaborately garnished tiki concoctions ready for our expert panel of judges to savor and score. At this SOBEWFF® mainstay, you’ll be able to watch as some of the hospitality industry’s most talented mixologists mix, shake, and serve Instagram and TikTok worthy tiki cocktails that are guaranteed to tantalize – from rejiggered classics to newly discovered favorites. The palm tree-lined backdrop of the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel captures this spirited trip to the South Pacific right down to the last rum-soaked drop. Ke Aloha!

Allegra Angelo
Vinya Wine & Market

Daniel Bouza
DB Private Culinary Experience

Nilton Castillo
Cilantro 27 & Taco Corner

Toni Chapman
@themoodyfoody

Silvia Fridegotto
Bar Hana

Karla Ibarra
Holy Avocado

Geoff Lee
Mana Poke

Alvaro Machado
Novecento

Alvaro Machado
Suviche

Kern Mattei
Mai-Kai Restaurant

Abe Moiz
Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine

Jose Perez-Roura
Broken Shaker

Ben Potts
Beaker & Gray | The Sylvester

Gastón Javier Sánchez
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Additional Event Information
100% of net proceeds from the Festival benefit students of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University who assist Festival organizers in all aspects, including Festival planning, logistics and overall execution.
All guests must adhere to the Festival bag policy.
To request materials in accessible format, register a service animal and or secure an accommodation, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (OCRCA) at 305.348.2785 or [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.