Mixology Matters 2025

MIXOLOGY MATTERS COCKTAIL CONFERENCE
September 28-30, 2025

AWARDED “BEST EDUCATION WEEK 2023″ FROM THE UNITED STATES BARTENDERS’ GUILD!

(Video recap of previous Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference events)

“Mixology Matters: Cocktail Conference” returns on September 28-30, 2025.

“Helping Bring the Craft of the Cocktail & the Art of Bartending Together”

Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference is the longest running Cocktail Conference in South Florida, founded in 2009 and in its eighth year, the “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” September 28-30, 2025 will bring together some of the world’s best Flair bartenders, Mixologists, Industry Professionals, everyday bartenders, managers and enthusiasts to learn and collaborate from one another and help further push the boundaries of the cocktail by raising our voices and saying YES! Mixology Matters…

This celebrated event will take place during the Bartender Shakedown complete with cocktail samplings, seminars, demonstrations, Mixology contests, Bartender Masterclasses, social networking, product awareness and much more. The idea is to expose the attendees to new ideas, procedures, trends, products and knowledge to further educate and motivate them at their craft. While also exchanging lines of communication, interests, passions and awareness to our exhibitors and attendees.

This event is strictly 21 years of age and over and open to the public to attend and promises to be a fun and informative event!

To purchase Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Seminar Tickets and more, please use the link below…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixology-matters-cocktail-conference-2025-tickets-1560258618529

Surrounding airports:
West Palm Beach, Fl (PBI) approx 5 mins away.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) approx 45 mins away.
Miami, FL (MIA) approx 1 hour away.

Host Hotel:
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-8888

SCHEDULE

Sunday September 28, 2025

BARTENDERS MASTERCLASSES

12pm: IBA Cocktail Judging
Felipe Castro
TBA

2pm: The FUNdamentals of Functional Flair
Rob Husted, Josh Gates, Carlos Cardoso
TBA

4pm: Becoming a Faster Bartender
Rob Husted
TBA

6pm: FBA: Flair Bartenders’ Association Judges Certification
Felipe Castro & Rob Husted
TBA

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Monday September 29, 2025

9pm: Mixology Matters Cocktails & Conversations Dinner and FBA Awards
Rob Husted
Finest Call, Reàl Infused Exotics & Cocktails4Hire

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Tuesday September 30, 2024

10am: USBG Florida Ed Month Welcome Party
Fransisco Javier Lopez, Felipe Castro, Rob Husted
United States Bartenders’ Guild

11am: Seminar #1
TBA
TBA

Noon: Seminar #2
TBA
TBA

1pm: Seminar #3
TBA
TBA

2pm: Breaking Down IBA Cocktail Competitions for a Winning Strategy
Fransisco Javier Lopez & Felipe Castro
TBA

3pm: Seminar #5
TBA
TBA

4pm: Seminar #6
TBA
TBA

5pm-7pm: Sponsor’s Happy Hour

To purchase Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Seminar Tickets and more, please use the link below…

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixology-matters-cocktail-conference-2025-tickets-1560258618529

Bartenders’ Shakedown Main – Accuracy Competition Rules – Speed Competition Rules -
Cocktail Competition Rules – Flair Bartending Competition Rules – Event Partners -
Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Main – Registration/Tickets – Judges & Staff – Live Broadcast