Cocktail Hour at The Café, with Dale DeGroff and Ivy Mix
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Tuesday, March 18th
To reserve, please call The Café at 401.357.0300
Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Café in downtown Westerly, where craft cocktails and legendary talent come together for an extraordinary “cocktail hour.” Experience the magic of mixology with the iconic “King Cocktail” Dale DeGroff, the exceptional bar team of The Café, and special guest, James Beard-nominated bartender and bar owner, Ivy Mix.
Sip, savor, and learn from the best as they shake up an evening of expertly crafted drinks, insider tips, and lively conversation. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event!
Purchase a ticket to the class, or bundled with a copy of Dale’s book, The New Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Think Like a Master Mixologist, with 500 Recipes. Dale will be available to sign copies of the book at the event.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS AT THE CAFÉ RESTAURANT, IN DOWNTOWN WESTERLY
About Ivy Mix: Ivy Mix is a highly acclaimed bartender, bar owner, and author known for her expertise in Latin American spirits and her contributions to the bartending community. She co-owns several successful establishments in Brooklyn, including Leyenda, a pan-Latin cocktail bar, and Whoopsie Daisy and Fiasco! Wine + Spirits. Mix has received numerous accolades, including American Bartender of the Year and Mixologist of the Year awards, and her book, Spirits of Latin America, also won awards. Beyond her professional achievements, Mix co-founded Speed Rack, a national cocktail competition promoting women+ in bartending while raising funds for breast cancer research. Her career began with experiences in Guatemala and Mexico, fostering a deep understanding of agave spirits, before establishing herself in New York City’s cocktail scene, working with notable figures such as St. John Frizell and Julie Reiner.
About Dale DeGroff: Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff developed his extraordinary techniques and talent tending bar at the legendary Rainbow Room, where in the 1980’s, he pioneered a gourmet approach to recreating the classic cocktails. DeGroff has since been credited with reviving the profession of bartending and setting off a cocktail explosion that continues to transform the industry.
Accolades for Dale DeGroff: 2019 Wine Enthusiast WINE STAR AWARD, 2019 VIBE Industry Innovator Award, awarded the 2009 Wine & Spirits Professional from JAMES BEARD Foundation. 2015, inducted into the Who’s Who of Food & Beverage, 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Nightclub & Bar Magazine, 2008 Tales of the Cocktail Lifetime Achievement Award, 2007 Cheers Beverage Industry Innovator of the Year with his partners, for Beverage Alcohol Resource.
