February 2024

Deep in the heart of West Hollywood, one of America’s most vibrant and exciting cities, lies Conca Del Sogno, an exclusive limited edition pop-up dining experience hosted by Norah Restaurant.

Conca Del Sogno, the elite beach club hailing from the world-renowned Amalfi Coast in Nerano, Italy, delivers its authentic Italian cuisine straight from the Mediterranean Sea.

Further inspired by the historical Amalfi Coast, is Malfy Gin, the star of the show. It unifies this unique taste bud adventure by marrying every flavor together. Offering a vast array of flavors, its versatile gin lineup includes four variants: Con Limone, Con Arancia, Gin Rosa and Originale. Each is distilled with a specialized blend of botanicals, such as hand-picked juniper, sun-ripened Italian lemons, pink grapefruits, oranges and blended with Italian water.

Upon arriving to the chef’s special five course presentation, we were greeted with impeccable customer service, along with the first of four well balanced and masterful Malfy Gin libations. All ingredients were specifically chosen to enhance each gin’s elegant list of botanicals. A few of the concoctions were presented in specialty Malfy Gin branded copa glasses, colored alluringly blue like the sea.

To open the festivities, we enjoyed The Ravello, consisting of Con Limone, Malfy’s lemon flavored gin, as well as prosecco, Lillet Blanc, and basil syrup. It paired stunningly with our first appetizer, Calamari e Zucchine Fritti. The squid and zucchini were fried to perfection with a lemon aioli sauce that was to die for. The Sgroppino also featured Malfy Con Limone, and exquisitely coincided with the following two courses. The Insalata Conca contained fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and shaved celery, all bursting with flavor.

The Tartare di Tonno was an exotic and very fresh take on tuna tartare, entailing green apple and basil. We were especially blown away by our main course, Spaghetti alla Nerano, accompanied by flavors of zucchini, basil, black pepper, and pecorino romano. We loved matching this with The Amalfi, a beautiful rendition of a Negroni, using Malfy Originale and blood orange. Lastly, their pink lemonade spritz featured Malfy Gin Rosa, a dazzling grapefruit flavored gin. It danced off the tongue and marvelously complemented the luscious Berry Panna Cotta dessert.

These carefully crafted Malfy Gin cocktail selections flawlessly reflect the vivacious spirit of the breathtaking Italian Coast. So instead of spending thousands of dollars to visit, let the Amalfi Coast come to you. This immaculate experience is outstanding and would be wonderful to share on a date or an enchanting evening out with friends.

Book your reservation now so you don’t miss this palate expanding rendezvous. This is the past, present, and future simultaneously. This is Malfy at Conca Del Sogno. See you there, if you dare…

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Sun Whiskey Union is back for another year, and guests are invited to experience a night filled with top-notch whiskey, delicious bites and exhilarating live music.

Saturday, April 13th, 8:00pm – 11:00pm in the Earth Ballroom

Savor the rich tapestry of flavors at the exclusive Sun Whiskey Union at Mohegan Sun! From smoky and peaty to smooth and complex, each whiskey tells a unique story. From those who are new to the world of whiskey to those who are knowledgeable enthusiasts, all are invited to chat with the distilleries’ representatives to learn more about their styles of whiskey and other libations!

Listen to live music from Locals Live 2023 finalist, The Rakes, while sipping on top-shelf whiskey, scotch, bourbon, and rye. Also, all guests in attendance will have the opportunity to sample unique craft cocktails and indulge in mouthwatering food from Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ and tasty treats from NoRA Cupcake Company.

Tickets available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

About the Mohegan Sun

Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.

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This March, Monin Americas celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its influential CIO, Todd Cummings.

Bringing together technology and business, Todd has guided Monin Americas through the ongoing digital evolution towards an international score of success. Monin—the premier provider of flavoring products to elevate specialty beverages and culinary solutions—has manufacturing facilities on three continents and product availability in more than 150 countries.

Todd, the developer-turned-IT-expert, provides insight into the integrated systems and solutions he has applied during his career at Monin Americas. Starting as a Navision Business Analyst at Monin in 2004, Todd climbed the ranks by demonstrating his skills and leadership abilities, becoming Monin’s Director of IT in 2008, VP of IT in 2014 and finally CIO of Monin Americas in 2017.

Over the past 20 years, Todd successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics Navision User Group (NAV) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, a company Intranet, Targit Business Intelligence Software and a company-wide recipe database and lead app. Now, we celebrate 20 years of his successes.

Outside of his feats at Monin, Todd was previously the President of the Tampa NAV User group and was honored with the organization’s 2018 Sapphire Award. He’s also an Executive Member of Gartner and belongs to the Bay Area Manufacturing Association (BAMA).

About Todd Cummings

Todd Cummings is the Chief Information Officer of Monin Americas. Todd has a passion for integrating technology and business to bring increased value to the organization. Starting in 2004, he has spent the last 20 years playing an instrumental role at Monin: helping guide the brand through the ongoing digital evolution. As CIO, Todd’s mission focuses on bringing cross-functional teams together to provide direction, consensus and solutions that drive value in the pursuit of organizational success. Since joining the Monin team, Todd has successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics Navision User Group (NAV) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a Warehouse Management System (WMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, a company Intranet, Targit Business Intelligence Software and a company-wide recipe database and lead app.

Todd began his career as an engineer, but quickly realized his passion was in IT where he could use his creativity to design large integrated systems to bring efficiencies and value to businesses. He has invented and implemented a variety of reporting systems for both Honeywell and American Tower Consulting, as well as consulted for the Duval County School Board.

Looking at community engagement, Todd has influence in the local and national tech space. He was the President of the Tampa NAV User group and was honored with the organization’s 2018 Sapphire Award.

Todd is also an Executive Member of Gartner and belongs to Bay Area Manufacturing Association (BAMA). Internally, he is a member of the Monin Americas Strategic Team, with this group being responsible for strategic capital investments.

Todd graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minor in computer science. Todd and his family enjoy playing soccer, scuba diving, spearfishing and playing guitar.

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On National Margarita Day, media and influencers attended a pairing dinner with Codigo 1530 Tequila and Tequila Avion at STK Los Angeles hosted by Entertaining Expert Paul Zahn.

Zahn hosted a brief master class on both Codigo Tequila and Tequila Avion and lead a tasting prior to sitting for dinner. Guests sipped Cadillac Margaritas with Codigo 1530 Reposado Tequila and Skinny Margaritas with Codigo 1530 Rosa Tequila paired with some of STK’s signature dishes including tomahawk steak and jalapeno pickled shrimp.

After dinner, guests were treated to a pairing of Avion Reserva 44 Extra Anejo Tequila with STK’s iconic dessert board.

Attendees included Mixologist Mia Mastroianni of Bar Rescue on Paramount +, television host Stuart Brazell, Dan Magro, author of Suck It Up: Extraordinary Cocktails for Everyday People, among others.

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Ole Smoky Distilleries continued reign as the most visited distillery in the world for 2023.

According to on-premise traffic counters, the four Ole Smoky Tennessee distillery destinations welcomed more than FIVE million visitors last year, topping all their largest competitors by significant industry margins.

Ole Smoky’s The Holler in Gatlinburg welcomed 2.2 million visitors, The Barrelhouse in Gatlinburg welcomed 1.1 million visitors, Pigeon Forge’s distillery, The Barn, welcomed 1.3 million visitors, and Nashville’s 6th & Peabody welcomed over 700,000 visitors in 2023.

“We at Ole Smoky are continuously proud of our status as the most visited distillery in the world,” says Robert Hall, CEO, Ole Smoky Distillery.

“At our distilleries, we don’t just focus on crafting high-quality spirits, but unforgettable experiences where innovation in flavor, events, and live music meet our age-old traditions of the Smoky Mountains. We hope to continue spreading this joy and to see many new visitors from around the world in 2024.”

Founded in 2010, Ole Smoky is the first federally licensed moonshine distillery in East Tennessee with roots tracing back over 100 years ago. Through honoring the decades old tradition of moonshine making with century-old family recipes from the early settlers of the Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky continues to hold their consistent title as the most visited distillery in the world and has earned numerous awards reflecting their status in 2023, including PR%F the Magazine Distillery of the Year, Shanken Communications’ Impact Hot Brand and Blue Chip Awards as well as recognition on the Inc. 5000 List. The distillery’s growth in the past 13 years has led to now, with four distilleries across Tennessee, a premium Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey line, James Ownby Reserve, more than 25 creative moonshine flavors, and 17 inventive flavored whiskies distributed and available for purchase across the United States.

Ole Smoky is the leading craft distiller in the U.S. and the No. 1 selling moonshine brand in the world. Each year, Ole Smoky continues to stay at the forefront of the spirits industry by introducing innovative, unique, and quality products showcased in its four distilleries like Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pink Lemonade Moonshine, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Moonshine and Moonshine Mandarins in 2023, as well as maintaining the success of the brand’s premium line, James Ownby Reserve. In addition to their focus on product innovation and quality, Ole Smoky credits a significant portion of their success to the vibrant atmosphere, hospitable employees, and exciting events and promotions. For example, the celebration of National Moonshine Week allows them to honor the heritage of moonshine and introduce the spirit to a global audience in creative ways.

Each Ole Smoky distillery location includes working stills and fermentation tanks and an expansive visitor experience, including self-guided tours, moonshine and whiskey tastings, live music, and large retail shops featuring Ole Smoky moonshine, whiskey, apparel, accessories, giftware, and food products. And, for consumers that can’t make it to one of the company’s distillery locations, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Whiskey can be found in all 50 states and over 20 countries around the world where liquor is sold.

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There is no better time to celebrate the classics then right now! Mix an adventurous and aromatic take on the Old Fashioned using Fierce & Kind’s award-winning spirits.

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Add a dash of cardamom and Fierce & Kind American Bourbon, and you’ve got an unforgettable twist on the classic.” Fierce & Kind Spirits

Whiskey

Cardamom-infused Old Fashioned 

Ingredients

• 2 oz Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Cardamom Syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• Flamed orange twist (for garnish)

Preparation

1. Make the Cardamom syrup: Toast 7 cardamom pods in a small pot until fragrant.
2. Add 1 ½ cups water and the peels of one orange, then bring water to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce heat and add 1 cup sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
4. Turn off heat, remove the orange peels and let syrup cool before straining out the cardamom pods and storing syrup in the fridge before mixing with your cocktail!
5. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass.
6. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.
7. Garnish with a flamed orange twist and enjoy!

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Fierce & Kind

Fierce & Kind’s premium products are distilled from sustainably sourced grain and can be found at bottle shops, national retailers and bars + restaurants across California or purchased online. The portfolio includes an 86 proof Straight Bourbon ($55) and a six-time distilled American Vodka ($35), both serving as the perfect base for any casual cocktail. An impact-driven brand, Fierce & Kind donates 25% of profits to its sister foundation, The Fierce & Kind Equity Foundation.

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We invite you to indulge in something new this gin season.

A refined twist expressed in three classic cocktails using a premium London dry gin reminiscent of the English countryside. Highclere Castle Gin lends a light and sophisticated touch to our timeless favorites.

Enjoy the 2024 versions of the classic Mojito, Blood Mary, and Margarita.

Gin

Ginjito Royale

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Highclere Castle Gin
• 1 Fresh Lime
• 4 Fresh Mint Sprigs
• Crushed Ice
• 1 tsp. White Sugar
• Club Soda

Preparation

1. Pour 1 teaspoon of sugar in a 12 oz glass.
2. Squeeze the lime juice and lime pulp with 2 mint sprigs into your glass.
3. Muddle gently to mash the lime, mint and sugar in the glass.
4. Fill the glass ½ way with crushed ice and add the gin.
5. Fill the glass with club soda and stir gently.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and 2 mint sprigs.

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Gin

The Regal Ruby

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Highclere Castle Gin
• 4 oz. Tomato Juice
• 1 tsp. Horseradish
• 2 dashes Hot Sauce
• 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• A pinch of Smoked Paprika
• A pinch of celery salt
• Juice of 1 Fresh Lemon

Preparation

1. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake gently.
2. Strain into your favorite glass and garnish a dash of black pepper, 2 celery sprigs, an olive and a lemon wheel.

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Gin

The Garden Ginerita

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Highclere Castle Gin
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice (1.5 squeezed limes)
• 1 1/2 oz. Orange Liqueur ( Triple Sec or Cointreau)
• 2 Tbsp. Simple Syrup
• Lime Circle for Garnish

Preparation

1. Take a large cocktail coupe and run a lime wedge along the entire rim of the glass.
2. Be sure it’s wet enough so the salt can stick.
3. Invert your glass and press into a plate of kosher salt so that the salt sticks to the rim of the glass.
4. Chill the glass while you prepare your ginerita.
5. Add all ingredients into your cocktail shaker with lots of ice.
6. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds and strain into your chilled cocktail coupe with 1 large ice cube.
7. Garnish with a lime circle or fresh herbs.

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Whether you prefer on the rocks or frozen, salted rim or sugared, these South Florida hotspots are guaranteed to have the margarita for you!

Check out the best places to spend your National Margarita Day below.

Canyon | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Canyon serves unique American artisanal cuisine with Asian, South and Central American undertones in an intimate space with a full bar featuring the notorious Prickly Pear Margarita! This Fort Lauderdale rite of passage is made with an infusion of Hornitos reposado tequila with prickly pears, triple sec and house-made sour mix.

YOT Bar & Kitchen | Fort Lauderdale, FL

A hidden gem situated in one of the most breathtaking waterfront locations imaginable within the Lauderdale Marine Center; YOT provides simple, yet sophisticated American cuisine and craft cocktails featuring the house favorite Aquaholic Mangorita. Carefully crafted with jalapeno-infused Milagro Blanco tequila, agave, mango and fresh lime and shaken to perfection.

JohnMartin’s | Coral Gables, FL

Celebrate National Margarita Day at JohnMartin’s. Located on Miracle Mile in Miami, JohnMartin’s is a quintessential Irish pub and watering hole offering authentic Irish and American cocktails and menu items with inspirations from around the globe. JohnMartin’s signature Miracle Mile Margarita is a classic margarita with a twist of either watermelon, tamarind, passion fruit, or guanabana flavor. Made with premium Blanco tequila, tajin rim, and the flavor of your choice, this refreshing margarita is the perfect cocktail to toast National Margarita Day!

PIER 5 | Bayside, FL

Stop by Pier 5’s specialty Tequila and Mezcal bar for National Margarita Day on Thursday, February 22. The Tequila y Mezcal bar holds over 200 types of tequila and mezcal and specializes in spectacular margaritas.

Choose from the Pier 5 Classic Margarita, a Tamarindo Margarita, a Spicy Mango Margarita or the signature Strawberry Mezcal Margarita, which combines smoky mezcal, sweet strawberries, vibrant citrus and a house-made lime zest salt rim, creating the most delicious twist on a staple margarita.

Shoma Bazaar | Doral, FL

The iconic food and beverage destination, Shoma Bazaar, has teamed up with Casamigos to elevate guests’ National Margarita Day experience. The National Margarita Day drink menu will feature three signature margaritas from the Casamigos Bar Cart: La Flor, La Piña and La Rosa.

Each option will be available as either cocktails for $14, flights for $12, or pitchers for $60. Enjoy deals on cocktails and pitchers during Happy Hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m!

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Happy National Margarita Day! Every February 22nd, we celebrate the harmonious combination of tequila, lime, and a salted rim.

Kickstart your weekend with the recipes below, because the only thing better than a margarita, is another margarita! Cheers!

Charles Voudouris, personal chef for Robert Downey, Jr., uses a passion fruit reduction to temper fiery serrano-infused lime juice in his Passionate Serrano.

Liqueur, Tequila

Passionate Serrano Margarita

by Charles Voudouris / Team Downey / Venice, CA

Ingredients

• 3 oz. Don Julio Silver Blanco Tequila
• 2 oz. Grand Marnier Liqueur (+½ oz.)
• 4 oz. Passion Fruit Reduction*
• ¼ cup Agave Nectar Simple Syrup**
• ¼ cup Serrano-Infused Lime Juice*** (+1 Tbsp)
• Lime-Sea Salt**** Rim

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds vigorously.
2. Dip the top of glass in serrano-infused lime juice then the sea salt mixture.
3. Pour shaker into a tall glass with 1 square ice cube.
4. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped serrano chiles on top and half ounce of Grand Marnier floater.

*Passion Fruit Reduction

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Ingredients

• 1 cup The Perfect Purée Passion Fruit
• Concentrate, thawed
• 12 oz. Passion Fruit Juice

Preparation

1. Place the Passion Fruit Concentrate and juice in a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Reduce over medium heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Remove from heat and place in fridge to chill.

**Agave Nectar Simple Syrup

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Ingredients

• ½ cup Agave Nectar, light
• ½ cup Water
• 1 piece Star Anise, toasted

Preparation

1. Combine water, agave nectar and toasted star anise.
2. Bring to a boil in a small saucepan.
3. Let simmer for 15 minutes and remove.

***Serrano Infused Lime Juice

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Ingredients

• Juice of 6 Limes
• 4 Serrano Chiles, deseeded and pounded in mortar and pestle
• 2 Mint Sprigs
• Pinch of Kosher Salt

Preparation

1. Combine sea salt and zest of 1 lime.
2. Juice limes into large bowl and deseed and chop Serrano Chiles.
3. Muddle chiles with a mortar and pestle until soft.
4. Add lime juice in batches while working into the chile.
5. Season with sea salt and mint at end.

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Blood Orange Rosemary Margarita offers a seasonal take on the favorite drink holiday with blood-orange rosemary syrup and Grand Marnier.

Photo by Justin McChesney-Wachs

Liqueur, Tequila

Blood Orange-Rosemary Margarita

by Justin McChesney-Wachs / (IG: @saltpepperskillet) / Salt Pepper Skillet

Ingredients

• ¾ oz. Tequila
• ¾ oz. Grand Marnier
• 2 oz. Blood Orange-Rosemary Syrup*
• ¾ oz. Lime Juice
• Agave Syrup, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine the blood orange concentrate and water in a small saucepan (2 to 1 ratio).
2. Add ½ cup sugar, a small pinch of salt, the rosemary sprigs and bring to 180°F on the stove (no higher).
3. Chill completely before using in the margarita.

*Blood Orange-Rosemary Syrup

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup The Perfect Purée Blood Orange Concentrate, thawed
• ½ cup water
• ½ sugar
• pinch of salt
• 4 rosemary sprigs

Preparation

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Mixologist Christina Maffei’s Maffei Margarita puts a tropical spin on the classic with the requisite blanco tequila, lime and Cointreau plus a surprising burst of fresh pineapple purée.

Photo by Sarah Gualtieri

Tequila

Maffei Margarita

by Mixologist Christina Maffei

Ingredients

• ½ oz. Blanco Tequila
• ¼ oz. Cointreau
• ¾ oz. The Perfect Purée Carmelized Pineapple Concentrate, thawed
• ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Simple Syrup

Preparation

1. Shake ingredients with ice and pour into a highball glass rimmed with red salt or sugar.
2. Garnish with a lime and serve.

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Cuba’s Oldest Brewery, remixed in Miami, taps U.S. Beverage for sales and marketing support of expansion to new markets.

US Beverage, LLC, (USB) one of America’s leading beverage companies, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Cervecería La Tropical, Cuba’s Oldest Brewery, remixed in Miami since 2021. USB will provide sales and marketing support for the La Tropical cerveza portfolio, outside of its key market in South Florida.

La Tropical was founded in La Habana, Cuba, in 1888 by the Blanco Herrera family, on lands once owned by Federico Kohly, creating the Cuban beer industry.  By 1958 it produced more than 60 percent of all domestic beer sold in Cuba. It also exported its award-winning brands to the United Sates and the world. During the revolution, the assets of the brewery were seized and the founding families of La Tropical were forced to flee into exile in Miami. La Tropical was lost, but never forgotten.

“La Tropical is one of the most exciting, high growth and fun brands in Florida. Early success in Miami turned into accelerated sales performance last year,” said Tim Reuhl, Brand Director, U.S. Beverage.

“It has a backstory of perseverance and passion that resonates not only with the Cuban expat community in the United States, but also with general market millennials who value hard work and are looking for authentic cultural exploration and experiences. We can’t wait to introduce the La Tropical family of cervezas to thirsty consumers in new markets across the USA.”

La Tropical has quickly emerged as one of the most popular destinations in South Florida, serving an award-winning portfolio of authentic and refreshing cerveza and tapas that capture the spirit of La Habana-Miami fusion.

Celebrating nearly 30 years of operations, USB focuses on building its portfolio of recognized craft, import, cider and FMB/RTD brands through a national network of distributors. Per the agreement, USB will provide sales, brand building and logistics support to La Tropical brands as they expand beyond their existing Southern Florida footprint.

In 1998, Manny Portuondo, the great, great grandson of Federico Kohly, began a decades long mission to regain control of and revive the La Tropical brands. Following a joint venture investment from Heineken in 2017, he opened Cervecería La Tropical brewery and tap room in Miami in 2021. The brewery sits on a one-acre property in the Wynwood Arts District in Miami and consists of a 28,000+ square foot production brewery which can brew and package more than 30,000 BBL per year.

“The expansion of Cerveceria La Tropical beyond South Florida represents a dream come true,” said Manny Portuondo, CEO of Cervecería La Tropical. “More than a century after La Tropical was founded in Cuba, I am proud and excited to be sharing our heritage and passion with everyone throughout  the United States. With years of developing successful brands,  I’m confident that U.S. Beverage is the right team for the next phase of growth for our brands.”

The award-winning La Tropical cerveza portfolio includes:

Imported from Miami

Tropi Crystal, La Autentica: A Caribbean Pilsner. A light and crisply refreshing pilsner brewed in 1928 in Havana and now in Miami by its founders. ABV 4.9%

Craft Portfolio

La Tropical, La Original:  A refreshing Vienna-style Ámbar lager with underlying notes of honey. Perfectly balanced with noble hops for a clean finish. 4.5% ABV

Nativo Key:  A Tropical IPA with exotic notes of mango, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon, and lime that drinks refreshingly easy. 6.1% ABV

Tropi Flaca: A refreshing light lager (88 calories, 3.2 carbs) brewed with all natural ingredients with hints of lemon and citrus for a thirst-quenching finish. Crafted to reduce gluten. 3.9% ABV

About Cerveceria La Tropical

Cervecería La Tropical is a Miami craft brewery that celebrates Miami’s multicultural heritage and lifestyle. Never forgetting its Cuban soul, La Tropical’s mission is to passionately handcraft premium cervezas and other beverages to bring sun, fun and rhythm to the lives of people everywhere. With sustainability at its core, Jardines La Tropical collects rain water to water its gardens. Our state-of-the-art Cervecería also uses spunding valves in its fermentation system to capture CO2, minimizing our carbon footprint. In partnership with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, La Tropical helps to raise awareness and funds for “The Million Orchid Project” to restore nearly extinct native orchids within the South Florida environment. For more information, visit www.cervecerialatropical.com

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Source: Mixology News