Rochester Cocktail Revival | Year 12 | Official Brochure

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THIS

BROCHURE

FEATURE FOR

A

SERVES OF

EVENTS FULL

LIST

ROCHESTER AS

OF

THIS

AS

A

THE

THE

YEAR,

2025 80+

to be seen, perhaps to hide. Perhaps to perhaps

TAKING

SEMINARS

COCKTAIL PLACE

IN

to

be

resigned

and observant of all that happens around you. Your favorite bar is your favorite bar because your favorite bartender works there, and he or she knows your drink, knows a little bit about you or enough about you that they don’t ask too many questions.

AND

REVIVAL. DOWNTOWN

ROCHESTERCOCKTAILREVIVAL.COM. REVIVE

ALWAYS,

recognized,

THE

ROCHESTER

EVENTS

VISIT

Your favorite bar is a place to be. Perhaps be

FOR

GUIDE

RESPONSIBLY.

Inside Host Bars

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Schedule of Events

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Thank You 98PXY

Amanda Antinore, Dalmath Associates Brian Haak CakeLani Cancer Support Community

A bar is a respite, a holiday. And while what we seek solace from is unique to us all, I believe at this time we can agree that reality – the world – is messy right

at Gilda’s Club Rochester Cat + The Coyote City Blue CITY Magazine City of Rochester

now, a chaos of economies and failed truces

Christian Johnsen

and misplaced anger and gossip and flotsam

Dan George

of dubious factual value.

Debi Bower, DayTrippingRoc Fee Brothers

Within the tornado of energy that creates

Fever Tree Garber Automotive Group

the gargantuan festival we know as Rochester

George Conboy

Cocktail Revival, our team manages to find

George Eastman Museum

levity and creativity within this melée.

Hannah Maier, The Route

The chaos hit us at the same time it hit

HypeBooth

you. We recognized an escape.

IMBIBE Ithaca Hummus Jackrabbit Club

We Need to Party More.

Just Juice 4 Life Jon Spacher

Welcome to RCR 12.

Linden Digital Marketing

Chuck Cerankosky

National Technical Institute for the Deaf Nazareth University Theatre + Dance Dept.

Good Luck / Cure / Jackrabbit Club / Lucky’s

2025 RCR CREW

MARTINE / DMC ManaGement / radio social

Chuck Cerankosky Leah Stacy DIRECTOR

Justin Dusett PRODUCER

Mike Martinez DESIGN DIRECTOR

PHOTOGRAPHER

Paul Guglielmo Patrick + Luke Dutton

DIRECTOR, ROCHESTER COCKTAIL REVIVAL

Roberto Felipe Lagares Rumble + Stir Sean McCarthy Serena Harrington

Cat Archer

LOUIS RESSEL

FEATURE BAR PRODUCER

JOE MORRELL VIDEOGRAPHER

The Little Theatre Tiny Fish Printing Visit Rochester WeTheHobby

+ and all who offered their time, energy and creativity to RCR 12!

CHARLOTTE FOGLE

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

RAINE CERANKOSKY

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

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HOST BARS

THE ALEXANDER

JACK’S EXTRA FANCY

RADIO SOCIAL

282 ALEXANDER ST.

825 ATLANTIC Ave.

20 Carlson Rd.

AQUA VITAE

BAR BANTAM 320 EAST Ave.

BITTER HONEY 1 S. Clinton Ave.

BRANCA MIDTOWN 127 Railroad St.

THE CLASSIC

280 East Broad St.

CURE

263 PARK Ave.

THE DAILY REFRESHER 50 Public Market

GOOD LUCK

293 Alexander St.

GRACE AND DISGRACE

LENTO

LEONORE’S

274 Goodman St. N

LILA’S

703 park ave.

LOCALS ONLY 101 S. UNION ST.

LUCKY’S

311 Alexander St.

MARTINE

628 Winton Rd. N

NOSH

647 SOUTH AVE.

OWL HOUSE 47 russell st.

PATRON SAINT

40 Anderson Ave.

75 Marshall St.

17 richmond st.

260 EAST BROAD ST.

THE PLAYHOUSE 820 South Clinton Ave.

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THE REVELRY

THE RICHMOND 1290 University Ave.

ROUX

21 RICHMOND STREET

STUDIO LOUNGE 688 Park Ave.

SWAN DIVE 7 LAWRENCE ST.

TAPAS

289 Alexander St.

VELVET BELLY 177 st. paul st.

VERN’S

50 Public Market

ZIGGY’S

696 Park Ave.

127 railroad st.

FEATURE EVENTS

photo, make and photograph a Morning Altar with the Eastman staff and play croquet or cornhole on the east lawn. A la carte boards $45

We’re

kicking

off

RCR

12

with

a

party

dedicated to spirits making their Rochester debut.

Seven

Spirits,

booze

Dalla

brands

Terra,

–

Bellavenura

Conniption

Gin,

Fee Bros., Albany Distilling, Agua Mágica and Heaven Hill – are teaming up with RCR bartenders at the Genesee Valley Club for a live showcase of cocktails created with their *brand new* spirits. Rock to 80s metal

from Cheese & Charcuterie and sweets from CakeLani will be available for purchase.

Break out your finest diamond, floral & linen attire and top with a hat that George himself

would

want

to

photograph!

Two

cocktails and a complimentary museum pass for later use included with each ticket; additional cocktails will be available for purchase. VIP level includes a welcome drink + garden tour (arrival at 5:15p). 21+ only.

Sponsored by Heaven Hill + Segura Viudas.

covers from The Perrin Yang Quartet, and be

$25

ready to vote for your favorite iteration of a new hooch! Snacks from GVC will be available;

seven

tastings

included

with

each admission ticket. Must be 21+ and show ID for entry. Sponsored by Fee Bros.

Step back in time to the era of Prohibition with our immersive Speakeasy-themed class.

$50 GA $75 VIP

Explore the fascinating history behind this transformative period in American culture as we delve into the rise of clandestine

The George Eastman Museum’s terrace garden

bars

and

provides a lush setting for guests to sip

laws.

Whether

botanical

cocktail

cocktail

creations

and

travel

the

enforcement

of

temperance

you’re

a

history

enthusiast,

or

simply

buff,

a

curious

through time in celebration of GEM’s 75th

about the secrets of the speakeasy, join

anniversary. Dance to the folksy tunes of

us

A Girl Named Genny, commission a custom

the prohibition era. During our cocktail

poem from J.R. Taylor, pose for a Hypebooth

hour, you’ll enjoy two meticulously crafted

for

an

unforgettable

journey

through

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cocktails

inspired

by

the

clandestine

concoctions of the 1920s. Sip on expertly mixed

libations

that

pay

homage

to

the

creativity and resourcefulness of speakeasy bartenders. Accompanying these delectable drinks will be a selection of hors d’oeuvres designed

to

complement

the

flavors

and

ambiance of the evening. $20

The champion musical event of RCR features the

Rochester-based

jam

band

Judah

and

Scoulive, a tribute to the music of John Scofield and Soulive, together for a night of sonic collaboration. 21+ only. Sponsored

by Jagermeister & Teremana Tequila.

$12 21+ $0 U21

Located

in

the

historic

Brown’s

Race

District, the 858-foot Pont de Rennes Bridge soars above the Genesee River Gorge at the base of High Falls. This iconic Rochester landmark

will

be

the

setting

for

RCR’s

newest event — an outdoor happy hour and street fair featuring 20+ New York Stateonly brands, from fashion, gaming and food to beer, wine and spirits. Stroll down the bridge to shop, sip, vote for your favorite local busker (who wins a cash prize!) and chat with the team behind CITY Magazine’s June “Adrenaline” issue. All ages welcome; must show 21+ ID to partake in cocktails, beer,

wine

and

spirit

samples.

Parking

is available on street in Brown’s Race, at Innovative Field lot and in the High Falls Garage. Presented by WeTheHobby, with additional support from Garber Automotive Group, 98PXY and CITY Magazine.

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$15 PRE $20 DOOR

$20 PRE $25 DOOR

Taste through more than 30 craft spirits

Entrepreneurs Naama Tamir of Lighthouse RCR

— including national and New York State

bartenders from around the city go shaker-

distillers

RCR

to-shaker in the annual Bar Room Battle

bartenders. Entry includes samples of up

Royale, but only one will claim mixological

to 16 spirits. A brunch menu and cash bar

supremacy. Ticket price includes admission to

featuring drink specials will be available at

the Bar Ninja competition and spirit tasting

Bar Bantam in the lobby of The Metropolitan;

tables. Drink specials and snacks from Radio

DJs Delano and Small Mouth bring the daytime

Social will also be available, all set to a

party on the patio. 21+ only.

live soundtrack by DJ Chreath. $20 online,

—

the

toolkit

of

the

$25 at the door, 21+ only. ASL interpreting $45

services

available

contact

cheers@rochestercocktailrevival.

upon

request;

please

com. Sponsored by Campari America.

Step back in time to an invite-only movie premiere during the height of midcentury

From the distillery that brought you EMPIRICAL DORITOS© now comes

Hollywood. Dress in your red carpet finest and prepare to sip your way through a film with a supernatural twist… Next stop: The Twilight Zone. Rochester-based performance company Cat + The Coyote brings the Fifth Dimension

to

reimagination

RCR of

with the

this

immersive

beloved

midcentury

series. Wander through psychedelic scenes featuring Rod (or, is it?) and other surprise guests while you sip craft cocktails from Rumble + Stir. Midcentury and/or red carpet attire; wear functional shoes as the show is not seated. 21+ over. 6:30p arrival for 7p show | 8:30p arrival for 9p show $45 ticket includes immersive theatre performance + two cocktails featuring Old Forester Bourbon, el

Jimador

Tequila

and

other

elixirs.

(Additional cocktails will be available for purchase.) Sponsored by Brown-Forman.

“EMPIRICAL CILANTRO” BASE FRENCH WHEAT BOTANICALS CILANTRO LIME TOMATILLO BATCH 001 ALC BY VOLUME 37% A VISIT TO THE GARDEN A SPIRIT THAT RECONTRUCTS THE MEMORABLE AROMA OF FRESH CILANTRO DIRECTED BY LARS WILLIAMS PRODUCED BY RODRIGO NINCÃU AN EMPIRICAL SPIRITS FEATURE 2024

EMPIRICAL CILANTRO IS

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RESPECTING THE ROOTS th

Sinee the 12 century Segura Viudas

@seguraviudasusa

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Imported by Freixenet Mionetto USA, White Plains, NY

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SEMINARS

hospitality and beverage. Presently he works as the United States brand developer for Bellaventura Spirits, who produce Adriatico

[ASL]* denotes interpreting services available upon request, sponsored by Tito’s Vodka; contact cheers@rochestercocktailrevival.com.

Bright Spirits in the Dark Ages: Amaretto, Mid-Century Cocktails and the Forgotten Years of Cocktology

Amaretto. SPONSORED BY Haus Alpenz.

FREE ENTRY

by

Adriatico

Amaretto.

In It

was

the worst of times! The 1960s and 1970s are commonly regarded as a lowpoint in the history of cocktails. Even the most nuanced accounts tend to brush off these two decades as merely a precursor to the barbarism of the ‘80s and ‘90, as just another dip in the long decline of a once hallowed craft. But the truth is more complicated. This wasn’t just the era of disco drinks, fern bars, and a watered down tiki revival. It was the best of times! It was also the time of Stan Jones, Mario’s Playboy Cocktail Book, and amaretto. Drawing on personal research, drink analysis, and a whole lot of almonds, this seminar takes a more reverent look at a few of the cocktail’s so-called “lost years” and a couple of overlooked saints who kept the fires lit in the darkness.

[BIO]

Al

Sotack

is

a

bartender,

writer

and brand developer with two decades in

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FREE ENTRY

JUNE 2 - 1:30PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

JUNE 2 - 12PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

Presented

Bystander Intervention with RESTORE

this

will

interactive

work

with

seminar,

staffers

attendees

from

RESTORE

learn practical ways to step in and make a

difference

when

they

witness

sexual

harassment in and out of the workplace.

Using the “5 Ds” of bystander intervention— Direct,

Delegate,

Document—they’ll

Distract,

gain

tools

Delay, to

and

recognize

warning signs of harassment and learn how to support both patrons and staff who may be affected. The session includes hands-on activities, real-world examples, and space for open discussion, giving participants a chance to share their insights and build confidence in being an active bystander.

SPONSORED BY Haus Alpenz.

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Hands-On Hospitality: Sign-Language in the Service Industry

FREE ENTRY

and

batches),

followed

by

the

best

way

to represent it in written form on menu (themes, expectations and sales). Enjoy a

JUNE 3 - 12PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]

nitty-gritty discussion, ask questions, and Bridging communication gaps in the bar and

sip tasty drinks with two industry vets!

restaurant industry, this lively workshop

SPONSORED BY Haus Alpenz.

for bartenders, hosts, and wait staff will teach basic ASL bar vocabulary and some

ABSINTHE: The Green Fairytale

do’s-and-don’ts

of

JUNE 3 - 4PM - ROUX

Rochester-area

Deaf

community. birth,

[BIO]

Marissa

advocate

for

interacting and

the

Deaf

the

FREE ENTRY

Hard-of-Hearing

Profoundly

Woodruff

with

is

Deaf a

since

dedicated

community

and

is

Absinthe

has

a

storied

history

imbued

with myths galore. Join Altamar Brands at Roux to enjoy Kübler Absinthe drips and

highly proficient in American Sign Language

cocktails

and Deaf culture. Marissa holds a BS in

Fairy with hosts Leanne Favre and Daniel

Hospitality and Tourism Management and an

Rehor. Absinthe tasting and cocktails may

MBA from the Saunders College of Business at

be purchased a la carte.

the Rochester Institute of Technology where she serves as the Director of Dyer Arts Center. Marissa is active in the Rochester community, presenting on Deaf language and culture, playing volleyball, and finding new adventures.

SPONSORED

BY

Tito’s

Handmade

Vodka and Haus Alpenz.

while

demystifying

FREE ENTRY

RCR Flower City Drinksmiths Class

$57

JUNE 3 - 6PM - THE DAILY REFRESHER

Learn how to celebrate cocktails at home!

Our

group

of

talented

bartenders

participating

RCR

include

fare,

light

bars

famous.

four

Eamon

into

this

two-part

Rockey

seminar:

will

dive

first,

the

physical creation of a drink (tins, glasses

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Tickets

cocktails,

instruction on cocktail making. and

will

a

history of alcohol and mixology, and guided

JUNE 3 - 1:30PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

Krueger

Green

show you how to make cocktails that made

Building & Naming Cocktails Revisited

Rob

The

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10,000 Days: Confessions & Commandments

FREE ENTRY

Barbados Rum: A Palette of Colors

FREE ENTRY

JUNE 5 - 12PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

JUNE 5 - 1:30PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

John Henry takes a look back — and ahead —

Embark

at brands like Maker’s Mark, St. Germain, Mr

captivating

world

Black, Penelope Bourbon and El Buho Mezcal.

Alexandre

Gabriel,

If Malcolm Gladwell is right: after 10,000

Blender of Maison Ferrand. In this insightful

days, on the street, building brands from

seminar,

the ground up, John might have a handle

beauty of Barbados rums, exploring diverse

on this brand building thing. But, don’t

fermentation methods and still types that

assume anything. (Especially carved stone

define their character. Discover how these

commandments from up on Mount Hope.) Come

intricate processes lay the foundation for

share and sip for yourself, please. John

exceptional blends, as Alexandre eloquently

Henry was there at the West Point Mess Hall

illustrates the blender’s artistry. Like a

for the 45-minute standing ovation offered

painter layering colors on a canvas, master

to the returning Iranian hostages in 1981.

blenders

He rode quarter horse, Oscar, in the 1988

styles to create harmonious and expressive

Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena. Was told by

spirits that are true works of art. Join us as

Robert DeNiro that he had good instincts

we delve into this fascinating intersection

when DeNiro directed John in a Washington,

of craftsmanship and creativity. SPONSORED

D.C. scene with William Hurt in “The Good

BY Haus Alpenz.

on

a

sensory

Alexandre

artfully

of

journey

into

the

Barbados

rum

with

the

esteemed

unveils

combine

the

Master unique

different

rum

Shepherd” in 2006. Oh, and he is a diehard NY Mets fan. But John is most proud of being part of RCR since Year 2. SPONSORED BY Haus Alpenz.

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The Dead Rabbit Trifecta

FREE ENTRY

JUNE 6 - 12PM - JACKRABBIT CLUB [ASL]*

A

lively

fourth

Q&A

between

favorite

The

regular,

Dead Tim

Rabbit’s

Herlihy

of

Lost Irish; Monica DeJesus, head bartender in the taproom (TDR’s high volume Irish pub, serving a good mix of pints, Irish coffees and cocktails); and Shane O’Neil, who works in the TDR Parlor cocktail bar focusing on high-level

cocktails

and

a

more

elegant

service style. The seminar will be a talk through The Dead Rabbit, their approach to

Proud RCR Supporter Since 2014

Irish spirits and balancing two concepts within

the

same

bar.

SPONSORED

BY

Haus

Alpenz and Lost Irish.

Official Gin of Rochester Cocktail Revival

For cocktails & curiosities, scan here or visit us at EmpressGin.com!

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PINHOOK ORANGE CAP BOURBON

PLANTERAY RUM

MAISON FERRAND

TEQUILA OCHO

EL BUHO MEZCAL

TEN TO ONE RUM

ABSOLUT VODKA

EMPRESS CUCUMBER LEMON GIN

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 RCR BACKBAR SPIRITS

ALPEGGIO HAY LIQUEUR

FEE

SEGURA VIUDAS CAVA

BROS.

BITTERS

WILD TURKEY 101 RYE

Ask for the official 2025 RCR BackBar Spirits in your favorite cocktail at any of our host bars.

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Official Gin of Rochester Cocktail Revival

For cocktails & curiosities, scan here or visit us at EmpressGin.com!

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RESPECTING THE ROOTS

Sinee the 12 thcentury

Segura Viudas

@seguraviudasusa

Please enjoy responsibly ©2025 Segura Viudas Cava.

Imported by Freixenet Mionetto USA, White Plains, NY

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