San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2016 Program

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January 14 – 17, 2016 Downtown San Antonio

FIND US JANUARY 16 TASTING SUITES, 12-4PM STROLL ON HOUSTON STREET (IBC PLAZA), 7-10PM TRY SLOW & LOW ON TAP AT THE LAST WORD

Welcome Welcome to San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2016 .

It’s hard for us to believe that it’s been 5 years since the management team at Bohanan’s and their bar consultant, Sasha Petraske conceived of a cocktail festival in San Antonio. Strong in their conviction that this event had to result in charitable giving, they also were convinced that they had the partners and community to build an important week of parties, seminars and tastings that could educate the public, while elevating the cocktail culture in San Antonio.

With an ever expanding list of ticket opportunities, the Cocktail Conference has grown to be an important part of the city’s event calendar and the country’s cocktail calendar! Each year Houston Street Charities hosts the San Antonio Cocktail Conference to create the ultimate cocktail experience—combining the most beautiful venues in town, wonderful music, and a roster of celebrated chefs to produce five days of events and a week of paired dinners.

Most important is our gift to charity. With over $365,000 in charitable donations to children’s causes in the first four years, the San Antonio Cocktail Conference remains committed to this Houston Street Charities tradition. Profits from this year’s conference will benefit The Children’s Shelter, ChildSafe, Clarity Child Guidance Center, TeamAbility and Transplants for Children.

Thank you to our supporters—our donors, volunteer staff, spirit sponsors and partners—and the incredible ticket holders that make each and every Cocktail Conference event so much fun!

Cheers!

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CHEERS TO SEEING OLD FRIENDS,

LEARNING NEW TRICKS,

AND IMBIBING JUST A BIT! Cinco Vodka is one of the most drinkable vodkas you will ever experience.

Made with American Winter Wheat and distilled in a hand-hammered copper pot still, the vodka is so clean that there’s no need for filtering. The wheat acts to balance the vodka while leaving it smooth and sweet throughout the entire palette.

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When Sasha Petraske opened his first bar, Milk and Honey, on the lower east side, he brought a cocktail style and a bar etiquette that would go on to inspire bar professionals and engage the public for years to come.

Milk and Honey in 1999 was just the beginning.

Sasha had a desire to instill the cocktail culture with a sense of sophistication. His cocktails were carefully and expertly crafted, reminiscent of a pre-Prohibition era. His role in this cocktail revival would help inspire others to open bars like this all over the world, and despite his early death in August 2015, Sasha will continue to be a remarkable force in our cocktail scene.

It was Sasha who said that he would help put together the first Cocktail Conference if it was about charitable giving. And so was born the San Antonio Cocktail Conference in January of 2012.

With Sasha’s guidance, tutelage, and passion, the conference has continued to grow, and in his footsteps, it too has found an important place on the cocktail map. We will continue to embrace Sasha’s sense of style in all of our events and activities, and we will remain committed to our mission, Pouring our Hearts Out, supporting children’s charities each year.

Cheers, Mr. Petraske. You are missed every day.

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Agave (Beso, Spanish for ‘kiss’) is the perfect name for the 2016 SACC Signature Cocktail. Agave is known in Mexico as aguamiel, or “honey water”. The Aztecs prized the agave as a gift from the gods and used the liquid from its core to flavor food and drinks.

And so this Beso de Agave is golden, and our gift to you as an expression of our affection!

Beso de Agave 1 oz. Milagro Reposado

Barspoon Agave Nectar

1 oz. Montelobos

Ginger Beer

1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Ancho Reyes

3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice

Mint Sprig for Garnish

Combine Milagro, Montelobos, pineapple juice, lime juice, and agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass and add ginger beer. Top with an Ancho Reyes float. Garnish with a mint sprig.

¡Salud! a Houston Street Charities event

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Houston Street Charities

Houston Street Charities is an organization committed to supporting children’s causes in San Antonio through the San Antonio Cocktail Conference and other smaller events. The Cocktail Conference was the first of its kind in Texas, but the concept is nothing new. In fact, there are various models across the country. But what makes the SACC different from the rest is that 100% of the profits are divided among selected children’s charities each year. More than $355,000 has been donated in its first four years, and Houston Street Charities will continue to dedicate the profits from San Antonio Cocktail Conference to supporting children’s charities.

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The Children’s Shelter

The Children’s Shelter is a private, nationally accredited nonprofit corporation whose mission is to restore innocence and strengthen families. Since 1901, we have provided a safe haven for child survivors of abuse, neglect, and abandonment in San Antonio and Bexar County.

Today, The Children’s Shelter is a traumainformed care certified organization that offers emergency shelter and residential treatment for children in crisis and helps children find permanent homes through foster care and adoption. Their family strengthening programs teach nurturing parenting skills to vulnerable families and help families overcome crises. The Hope Center provides outpatient mental health services for children and their families impacted by maltreatment.

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ChildSafe

As Bexar County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center, ChildSafe’s mission is to restore dignity, hope, and trust to children traumatized by abuse and neglect. ChildSafe provides a safe, child friendly environment where law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, and medical and mental health professionals can share information and coordinate strategies sensitive to the unique needs of each case and child. Their services include crisis intervention, forensic interviews, medical referrals, counseling, therapy, parent/guardian education, victim compensation assistance, peer activities, and case management to meet the immediate and long-term needs of abused children and their non-offending family members. In addition to intervention, ChildSafe trains law enforcement officers, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, childcare providers, school employees, parents, mental health professionals, and the communityat-large on recognizing and responsibly reporting child abuse.

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Clarit y Child Guidance Center

Clarity Child Guidance Center, established in 1886, is the only nonprofit in South Texas providing a continuum of mental health care for children ages 3-17 experiencing serious mental illnesses. Their services include outpatient therapy, day treatment, acute inpatient care, and emergency services in our new, 24-hour, seven days-a-week Crisis Assessment Center.

Clarity’s mission is to help children, adolescents, and families overcome the disabling effects of mental illness and improve their ability to function successfully at home, at school, and in the community. They are dedicated to providing a continuum of services to meet each child’s needs regardless of their ability to pay. As a result of their services, Clarity is helping to heal young minds and hearts.

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TeamAbilit y

Founded in 2003, TEAMability’s mission is to ensure that children with severe multiple disabilities have the opportunity to benefit from therapeutic educational activities so that they may participate actively in life. TEAMability’s innovative approach integrates evidence-based principles from the fields of occupational therapy, physical therapy and special education. Expert training and therapy are delivered in the unique specialized environments of the TEAMability Learning Center, allowing children to discover their abilities and experience, for the first time, the joys of success. The only organization in South Texas dedicated solely to the multiple disabled, TEAMability has served children from 23 school districts. Because TEAMability believes in the worth of EVERY child, it brings hope and promise to our community’s most physically challenged children and their families.

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Transplants for Children

Organization History Transplants for Children was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Eric Sutton in response to their own personal experience in securing a liver transplant for their son. Although having endured the tragedy of losing their son, the Sutton’s were inspired to honor his memory by creating an organization dedicated to assisting families manage the daily challenges associated with the transplantation.

Organizational Mission Transplants for Children empowers transplant children and their families to overcome the emotional, social and economic challenges associated with the pediatric transplantation process.

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the cocktail conference experience How to make it easy!

COCKTAIL CONFERENCE CENTRAL Located inside the Library of The St. Anthony Hotel on Jan. 12-16 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day, Cocktail Conference Central is your go-to spot, the place to find out Who, What, When, Where and How to do it! In addition to cocktail service from 10:30 am to 1 p.m. and again from 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, at Cocktail Conference Central, you can:

• Avoid lines! Pick up your official SACC

credentials; your ticket in and out of parties is a customized non-transferable wristband, equipped with the technology that makes it a breeze to access parties and events

• Purchase SACC 2016 Merchandise including t-shirts, bar tools and novelties.

• Visit the SACC bookstore sponsored by The Twig Book Shop

• Purchase additional SACC tickets for parties, events, tastings, and seminars (as available)

UBER Sign up for Uber and insert the promo code SACOCKTAIL to receive a free ride on us, up to $20 off your trip! This promotion is for first time riders only. If you’ve already taken your first Uber trip, share this promotion with friends and family so that they can enjoy their first ride.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS If you have questions or concerns during the conference, please call 210.472.2211 to reach the San Antonio Cocktail Conference office.

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(210) 472-2202

# 221 East Houston Street San Antonio, Texas | www . boh a n a ns . com

Thursday - January 14 | EVENTS OPENING NIGHT AT THE MAJESTIC – PRESENTED BY WORLD CAR 7:00PM - 10:00PM THE MAJESTIC THEATRE The curtain goes up on San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2016 at Opening Night at the Majestic, and it’s just what an Opening Night should be. The historic Majestic Theatre sets the stage for this decadent party and lavish celebration of craft cocktails. With the lower level seats covered again by flooring, the entire theatre come alive for this electric theatrical cocktail event. Chefs will accentuate the cocktails with flavorful bites throughout the theatre and live music will bring the vibe to an all-time high.

Classic Dry Martini

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A ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION­­—THE INFLUENCE OF SASHA PETRASKE 4:30 – 6:00 PM BOHANAN’S RESTAURANT & BAR This round table discussion is dedicated to the influence of our friend and mentor, Sasha Petraske, on cocktails, careers and the San Antonio scene. We’re pleased to have some of Sasha’s friends, colleagues and disciples at the table, including Eric Alperin, Richie Boccato, Chris Bostick, Timothy Bryand, Jordan Corney, and Simon Ford; the discussion is moderated by Robert Simonson.

DAIQUIRI HOUR & TOAST TO SASHA 6:00 – 7:00 PM BOHANAN’S RESTAURANT & BAR Bohanan’s and Cana Brava present a daiquiri toast to Sasha Petraske. We can think of no better way to kick off San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2016 than with a toast to our friend. We are reminiscing together and raising a glass to begin this week of craft cocktails that was so dear to Sasha’s heart. This will certainly become an annual event.

Proceeds from the sale of daiquiris at this event will benefit children’s charities through Houston Street Charities.

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Friday - January 15 | EVENTS WALDORF ON THE PRAIRIE 7:00PM - 10:00PM ST. ANTHONY HOTEL Friday night at San Antonio Cocktail Conference offers a unique blend of timeless glamour and old Texas charm at the beautifully renovated St. Anthony Hotel. In the early 1900’s The St. Anthony Hotel was known as the Waldorf on the Prairie, reminiscent of the grande dame of hotels in New York, built right here in San Antonio. Now it’s the perfect backdrop for an elevated craft cocktail experience.

Cocktail masterpieces meet culinary perfection as you make your way through this newly reborn Texas jewel.

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Friday - January 15 | seminars 11AM Beer Cocktails Jacob Grier SA15­—15 Minute Chats about Everything from Distilling to Service Nico Martini 11:30AM Cocktails in Pop Culture—Try Your Hand at Movie Trivia!

Brian McCullough Mixology 101: Build Your Own Cocktail Jonathan Pogash The Physiology of the Shake Eric Alperin White Whiskey Infusions Mark McDavid 1:00PM Congrats, you’re a Bar Manager! Now What?

David Alan Flavors of Mexico – Sponsored by Altos Tequila Amanda Gunderson 1:30PM Everything I Need to Know About Running a Bar I Learned from Road House Rick Dobbs Herbal Remedies Emily Han The Art of Blending Wesley Henderson

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Friday - January 15 | seminars 3:00PM So You Want to be a Brand Ambassador, Huh? The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Travis Tober The Business of the Bar Lynnette Marrero The Importance of Balance When Building a Cocktail Angel Cantu

Blue Hawaiian

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History meets luxury at Sheraton Gunter in Downtown San Antonio, just steps from the River Walk. Join us for fine wine at Market on Houston or craft cocktails in Bar 414 – we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.

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Saturday - January 16 | EVENTS FRIENDLY BEER BREAK 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM THE FRIENDLY SPOT, 943 S ALAMO ST. San Antonio Cocktail Conference has something for every tippler, including the beer buffs! Swing by The Friendly Spot for samplings and information straight from the brewers and brewery reps. Admission to the Beer Break is FREE to those with a Cocktail Conference credentialed wristband, or tickets may be purchased at the door - as available for a $20 donation to Houston Street Charities. Doubledecker bus transportation will loop between the front of Bohanan’s and The Friendly Spot between 1:45 and 4pm.

Scotch on the Rocks

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STROLL ON HOUSTON STREET 7:00PM - 10:00PM HOUSTON STREET, BETWEEN NAVARRO AND SOLEDAD The heart of Downtown San Antonio comes to life on Saturday night at San Antonio Cocktail Conference.

A ticket to the Stroll provides access to parties at a vast array of venues along Houston Street, including Bohanan’s Restaurant & Bar, the Sheraton Gunter Hotel, IBC Plaza, Luke San Antonio, Hotel Valencia, Sip and even a few pop-up surprises! With craft cocktails and culinary accompaniments, and a variety of music – from dance bands to an 18-piece orchestra – we love Stroll-ing in San Antonio!

SATURDAY AFTER HOURS AT SACC2016!

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM SCOTTISH RITE THEATRE, 308 AVENUE E featuring:The Spazmatics San Antonio Cocktail Conference After Hours brings the fan-favorite Spazmatics back to the big stage for an unforgettable Saturday night party of fun and debauchery.

New wave tunes and 80’s jams will rock the house after hours, along with some favorite cocktails, cold beer and late-night grub! Double-decker bus transportation will loop continually between the front of Bohanan’s and Scottish Rite from 10pm through 1am.

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Saturday - January 16 | seminars 11AM How to Bartend Like a Jedi Jason Kosmas It’s a Hurricane!

John Russ The History, Evolution and Future of Iconic Cocktails Claire Bertin-Lang The Problem with Blended Scotch Whisky: A Heretical Scotch Whisky Primer Kerrin Egalka 11:30AM I’ll Take Potent Presidential Potables for $500, Alex Philip Greene Madeira Understood John Garrett and Alba Huerta Tequila & Xocolatl – A Natural Pairing Juan Pablo De Loera Time to Check Out that ‘Other’ Yack: Armagnac May Matta-Aliah Winning From the Pour Sly Cosmopoulos 12:00PM Yoga Remedy Courtney Munch

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Saturday - January 16 | seminars 1:00PM 365 Cocktails & 2 Years Later Jack Preston And What Can You do for Me? Dushan Zaric Whiskey Bon Voyage Sails Again Daniel Barnes and Matt Moody 1:30PM Cigar Pairing: Cocktails and Otherwise Greg Mays Discovering Sotol Ricardo Rodriguez Pico Five Cocktails that Changed Irish Whiskey Forever Tim Herlihy and Stephen Halpin Inside Mezcal Culture: The American Bartender’s Perspective Houston Eaves, Phil Ward, Misty Kalkofen, Ezra Star and Francisco Terrazas Why Rye, Why Now? Dave Pickerell 3:00PM Jalapen-Oh-No You Didn’t Jessica Sanders Omontenashi Ezra Star The Cocktails of Ian Fleming & James Bond Philip Greene and Simon Ford To # or Not to #, That is the Question Pamela Wiznitzer

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Sunday - January 17 | EVENTS ‘HAIR OF THE DOG THAT BIT YA’ (OR BRUNCH - THE MORNING AFTER) 11:30 AM - 2 PM HOUSTON ST., BETWEEN NAVARRO AND N. ST. MARY’S We’re closing off Houston Street between Navarro and N. St. Mary’s and brunching al fresco, as we brush off the cobwebs and let a boozy beverage cure the post-conference blues. We’re enjoying a delicious brunch basket from Market on Houston, with seating at a beautiful white clothed table right down the middle of the street! Of course it’s Cocktail Conference, so we can’t forget the mimosas and michelada bar, and the live music —This is one wakeup call we won’t miss!

USBG’S ULTIMATE BARTENDER CHAMPIONSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MONKEY SHOULDER 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM PAPER TIGER, 2410 N. ST. MARY’S The USBG’s “Ultimate Bartender Championship,” in partnership with Monkey Shoulder threw out the fluffy drink presentations and subjective judging for a fun, nononsense shoot-out of bartending skills. Contestants will compete in six rounds that test the real, “skills that pay the bills” of bartending, after which, three finalists will shake and stir against the clock for the regional title. All contestants will have their scores entered into the global leaderboard, as we seek out the best of the best. Ten of the highest scorers, plus five wildcards, will earn a trip paid-infull to the Grand Finals at the 2016 Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. Can you earn a spot and compete against the world’s leaders? Whether you’re competing or supporting, come on down.

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