Join us for the inaugural Hawaii Cocktail Week & the Pacific Sessions in Honolulu.
Hawaii Cocktail Week is a celebration of the cocktail as it’s evolved in the Pacific. Open to both industry and cocktail enthusiasts, we are bringing together talents from around the U.S., Japan, Australia, and beyond for a full week of tastings, pairings, workshops and more! Come experience a week of the best drinks and food set against the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii.

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Hawaii Cocktail Week & The Pacific Sessions 2013

Hawaii Cocktail Week & The Pacific Sessions

Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Cocktail Week & The Pacific Sessions 2013

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Price Fee Quantity
PACIFIC SESSIONS SEMINAR & WORKSHOP 4-PACK
SAVE MONEY & EXPERIENCE MORE! Choose 4 Pacific Sessions Workshops for only $25 each! Selection made during checkout.
 $100.00 $0.00
TASTING ROOM PASS
PASS: Save money and get full access to all current and to-be-announced Tasting Rooms for Hawaii Cocktail Week. With nearly a dozen planned Tasting Rooms, these passes will be popular and we only have a VERY LIMITED number available so purchase early before they sell out!
 $150.00 $0.00
VIP FOUNDERS PASS
VIP: Limited to a dozen tickets, allow us to personally host you and experience every event, tasting, dinner, seminar & workshop! Along with preferred access to every event and access to a personal Founders Pass concierge, you also get a special gift bag, an invite to a Founders Pass only secret event, a subscription to Honolulu Magazine, meet and greets, and more!
$999.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 16, 12PM-2PM: Hawaiian Vodka & Bitters Mini-Tasting
TASTING ROOM: Come by during tasting room hours and try 3 Made-In-Hawaii spirits by Island Distillers and Cocktails tasting featuring Hawaii Bitters Company's newly launch bitters! Hosted at Banyan Courtyard at The Moana Surfrider, located at 2365 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 16, 7-9PM: HCW Hawaii Bitters KickOff Party
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT! Start Hawaii Cocktail Week with a kickoff street party in Kaka’ako to support Pow Wow Hawaii! Hosted by Night Market, the party will feature a VIP craft cocktail bar hosted by Hawaii Bitters along with music, food, entertainment by Dancers Unlimited, and more! This VIP ticket includes admission to Night Market and access to the Hawaii Cocktail Week Bar where you will enjoy complimentary craft cocktails made by top mixologist Joey Gottesman! YOU MUST HAVE A WRISTBAND TO ENTER. Located at CoXist Studio, 331 Keawe Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 16, 10PM: Trifecta RMS Official HCW Launch Party
Free ticket giveways, confetti poppers, swag bags. Sign up on EventBrite to get on the guest list. Meet some of the personalities and talents. Tweet DJ XL #tylerdickinson Sponsored by Trifecta Risk Management Solutions at Addiction Night Club at The Modern Honolulu, located 1775 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96815.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 16, 10PM-2AM: Late Night Bite @ V Lounge
LATE NIGHT: The dynamic duo of Alejandro “Aker” Briceno and Lindsey Ozawa bring you Late Night Bites at V Lounge. The pair responsible for Prima in Kailua and opening Nobu’s in Waikiki bring their culinary expertise to a laid back atmosphere. The menu will be custom made for the occasion and feature cocktail specials that compliment each dish. Hosted by V Lounge at 1344 Kona Street Honolulu, HI 96814.
 $15.00 $1.37
SUN, FEB 17, 1-2:30PM: Books & Bitters
PACIFIC SESSIONS: $35 optional donation or free at the door. A bar is not a bar without bitters. Through dissection of the history, ingredients, varieties and usages the following definition can be formulated: Aromatic Bitters are a potent, concentrated potion of fruits, roots, herbs, spices, and botanicals accented by bitter notes. A couple of dashes added to a cocktail enhance dimension, depth and provide bittersweet contrast to the accompanying liquors, fruits or other sweeteners. Kyle Reutner of Hawaii Bitters Co. will be guiding, attendees through this unique culinary category. The seminar will focus on the craft of bitters making as well as their utilization in cocktails both at home or at establishments via a tasting of the Hawaii Bitter’s Co.’s newly released line. Browse R/D’s curated selection of books including Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas. FREE newly created Hawaii Bitters Co. Gift Pack with donation and free sample pack for all attendees. To benefit the nonprofit creative arts organization Interisland Terminal. Located at R&D, 691 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 $35.00 $1.87
SUN, FEB 17, 3-6PM: Pow Wow Pork & Tiki
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT! Imagine having a drink on Gilligan’s Island with pig roasted on a spit over an open fire. However, instead of the tacky tourist bar drinks full of high fructose corn syrup, think of a refreshing complex concoction. A refreshing punch featuring a base of rum with citrus and tropical fruit ­­­and accent by cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and clove. The pig pupus featuring Shinsato Farm’s Berkshire Pork prepared by Chef Robert McGee of the Whole Ox Deli. On Sunday, Feburary 17th from 3:00 to 6:00 PM the Whole Ox Deli is hosting Pork and Tiki in the style of the Portland Cocktail Week’s Pig and Punch by the Bon Vivants. There be live art and entertainment along with the food and cocktails to support Pow-Wow Hawaii, an inspirational collaboration of creatives from around the world in Honolulu that provide art and music outreach programs for Hawaii’s emerging young talent. Enjoy live art and entertainment. Suggested donations at the door. Located at 327 Keawe Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
$0.00 $0.00
SUN, FEB 17, 6PM-8PM: Creme Yvette Seminar
PACIFIC SESSIONS: A fresh twist on modern day classic cocktails featuring L.A Barman Matthew Biancaniello and Creme Yvette:" Matthew will be speaking about several classic cocktails and how to put a fun spin on them for your guests. To benefit the nonprofit creative arts organization Interisland Terminal. Sponsored by Creme Yvette and located at R&D, 691 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 $0.00 $0.00
MON, FEB 18, 11AM-1PM: Eastern Eden, A Look to Japan
PACIFIC SESSIONS: The Japanese bartend in the way of the samurai. Similarly, it’s like watching chanoyu or tea ceremony. Precision and purpose is the key to ever every shake and pour. Part of the Japanese process, which has been of particular global interest, is the emphasis put on ice. For a great cocktail, especially one spirits forward, the addition of water is crucial to open up concentrated essential oils as well as bring the drink to optimal pallet temperature. Hosted by Takayuki Suzuki, will discuss the conceptual journey Mr. Suzuki embarks on when creating a new cocktail and demonstrate key techniques. Located at The Manifest, 32 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96817. For more information on Takayuki Suzuki, visit http://www.suntory.com/whisky/en/enjoying/
 $35.00 $1.87
MON, FEB 18, 2-6PM: Sazerac Tasting Room @ The Manifest
TASTING ROOM: Buffalo Trace Bourbon: Has made a name for itself on bar shelves nationwide. Guided under the Sazerec name, the brand has proven that indeed the best bourbons come from Kentucky. For over 200 years, Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey has been aged, distilled and properly bottled at America’s oldest and fully functional distillery in Franklin County, Kentucky. Elmer Lee Bourbons: Captures the rugged spirit of the ambitious western pioneers. Built from the smooth notes of butterscotch, vanilla, clover and aged leather. Balanced with hints of fruit and honey the bourbon is then finished and aged in single oak barrels till bottling. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey is an accidental creation turned internationally success. An excerpt from  fireball.com reads: “Rumor has it that Fireball Whisky was forged sometime in the mid-80s during the coldest winter Canada had ever seen when a mixologist turned mad scientist accidentally created a permanent solution to frostbite. The cinnamon whiskey has grown into a popular shot as it tastes like the atomic fireball candy. Hosted by The Manifest, located at 32 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $20.00 $1.49
MON, FEB 18, 4:30PM-12AM: 209 Gin Mix-Off Bartender Showcase
BARTENDER SHOWCASE: No ticket necessary! Come enjoy $3 209 Gin Cocktails all night, mixed up by Hawaii USBG President and Rising Chef Mixologist Dave Newman along with other surprise guest bartenders! Sponsored by 209 Gin and located at Pint + Jigger, located at 1936 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826.
 $0.00 $0.00
TUE, FEB 19, 11AM-1PM: Slow & Low 6 Year Rock & Rye
PACIFIC SESSIONS: "Cocktail Relief Party": A Pre-launch of Slow and Low 6 year Rock and Rye from The Cooper Spirits Company. Serving shots and beer with a brief introduction from Western Regional Sales Manager Chad Wiltgen. Located at Hulas Grill Waikiki, 2335 Kalakaua Ava, Suite 203, Honolulu, HI 96815.
 $35.00 $1.87
TUE, FEB 19, 2-4PM: Sous-vide or not to Sous-vide Seminar
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Learn how to master sous-vide cocktails with Dave Newman of Pint + Jigger and taste his latest creations! Sponsored by Young's Market of Hawaii and hosted at Pint + Jigger, located at 1936 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96826.
 $35.00 $1.87
TUE, FEB 19, 3-5PM: Cruzan Rum Tasting Room @ Lucky Belly
TASTING ROOM: Made in the US Virgin Islands on the Isle of St. Croix, the remarkable rums of Cruzan come to life at Lucky Belly as we serve a variety of Island inspired cocktails and sample some secrets for the first time. While Cruzan’s Single Barrel Rum is a must see, try a Corn and Oil made with the amazing Cruzan Black Strap, and have a taste of Rums from the Cruzan Family not yet available to the public. Crafted under the steady hand of Kyle Reutner, this casual affair will be a come and go as you please social affair combining the best rums of St Croix, with the best mixers, bitters, and falernum Hawaii has to offer. Sponsored by Cruzan. Located at Lucky Belly, 50 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $20.00 $1.49
TUE, FEB 19, 5:30PM-8PM: Pairing Dinner @ Pint + Jigger
PAIRING DINNER: Seating begins at 5:30PM with dinner serving at 6PM. Enjoy a three course dinner paired with hand crafted cocktails by Dave Newman. Located at Pint + Jigger, 1936 S King St Honolulu, HI 96826.
 $50.00 $2.24
TUE, FEB 19: 9:30PM-10:30PM: Hendricks Showcase @ Manifest
BAR SHOWCASE: No ticket necessary! Come enjoy $3 Hendricks cocktails all night, mixed up by Justin Park along with other surprise guest bartenders! Sponsored by Hendricks and located at The Manifest, 32 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $0.00 $0.00
TUE, FEB 19, 1030PM-12:30AM: Late Night Bite @ The Manifest
LATE NIGHT: Hungry and in need of a good cocktail to end the night? Come by for a craft cocktail and molecular mixology influenced food pairing by a star bartender Justin Park. Hosted by The Manifest at 32 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $15.00 $1.37
WED, FEB 20, 10:30AM-12PM: Designing Bars that Make Money
PACIFIC SESSIONS: 20 things you need to know if you want to open your own place by Tobin Ellis of BarMagic (Las Vegas) and Kate Gerwin of Imbibe Cigar Bar (New Mexico). Located at Loft in Space at 831 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
 $35.00 $1.87
WED, FEB 20, 2PM-4PM: The Lost Art of Technical Free Pouring
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Does your wrist hurt from pouring hundreds of drinks a night? Are you completely accurate on your pour counts to the eighth of an ounce? Do you trust that all your bartenders are completely accurate with their free pouring and not costing you money with over pours? Can you name more than one  way to hold a bottle? If you have never done a free pouring (pouring without the aid of a jigger) seminar with Tobin Ellis, then you have never done a free pouring seminar.   The Lost Art of Technical Free Pouring is the featured technical seminar of Hawaii Cocktail Week. This is the same type of training Bar Magic Las Vegas does for high end corporate accounts like MGM Mirage, Caesars Palace, and Marriot Hotels. Also presented at Tales of the Cocktail and the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, this hands on workshop covers the mechanics of pouring and will provide help provide solutions to the aforementioned questions as well as increase your bottom line. All of this for $35 per person. Located at Loft in Space at 831 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
 $35.00 $1.87
WED, FEB 20, 6PM: Pairing Dinner @ Town Restaurant
PAIRING DINNER: Limited to 25 people per seating, Town Chef-Owners Ed Kenney and Dave Caldeiro willpair their thoughtful local dishes with cocktails featuring spirits from across the Beam Inc. portfolio. The five course meal will explore local ingredients and each dish and cocktail will share a common link. Sponsored by Bryan Hansen with Beam Inc and located at 3435 Waialae Ave #104 Honolulu, HI 96816.
 $75.00 $2.87
WED, FEB 20, 8:30PM: Pairing Dinner @ Town Restaurant
PAIRING DINNER: Limited to 25 people per seating, Town Chef-Owners Ed Kenney and Dave Caldeiro will pair their thoughtful local dishes with cocktails featuring spirits from across the Beam Inc. portfolio. The five course meal will explore local ingredients and each dish and cocktail will share a common link. Sponsored by Bryan Hansen with Beam Inc.
$75.00 $2.87
WED, FEB 20, 9PM-12AM: 39Hotel Bartender Showcase
BARTENDER SHOWCASE: FREE EVENT WITH TICKET OR WRISTBAND! (Grab a free ticket here then show any ticket from any paid Hawaii Cocktail Week event, a wristband from any Pacific Sessions event or a current Yellow/Blue card to get in at the door.) Come enjoy specially priced craft cocktails all night, mixed up by BarMagic Mixologist Christian Self along with other surprise guest bartenders! Tobin Ellis and Christian Self. Of all the experiences to have at a bar in Hawaii, this may be the most exciting and dynamic. In fact, many top flight Hawaii Bartenders have been awaiting this pairing. Christian Self will play host his BarMagic Las Vegas teammates as they showcase Kai Vodka in a takeover of thirtyninehotel. This group, headed by multi-time national mixology champion Tobin Ellis, is known for combining flair technique and award winning drinks. Tobin has created the bar programs for some of the biggest hotels and restaurants like Marriott, Caesars Palace, and the MGM Mirage. Kai vodka, one of the most unique vodka portfolios on the market and the most Hawaii pallet centric, features a the quintessential lychee vodka, plus the unique flavors of coconut pandan and lemongrass as well as shochu/soju flavors of lemongrass-ginger and young coconut. From this event, expect nothing less than a show. Located at ThirtyNineHotel, located at 39 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $0.00 $0.00
THU, FEB 21, 11AM-12:30PM: L.A. Confidential Seminar
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Learn about the latest trends and techniques happening now in the city of angels from three of the top bartenders leading the craft cocktail revival, Julian Cox, Paul Sanguinetti & Cherish Mumme. Sponsored by Martin Miller Gin, located at Thirtyninehotel, 39 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $0.00 $0.00
THU, FEB 21, 12-4PM: Sauza Tasting Room @ The Manifest
TASTING ROOM: Come by any time during tasting room hours and taste the portfolio spirits of Casa de Sauza. The historical Tequila family has pushed the envelope of Tequila making for over a century, and in the process has crafted a variety of amazing spirits. From Sauza Blue Reposado to Hornitos Plata, and Conmemorativo to Organic Tres Generaciones Anejo, something new will surely excite your senses. Palomas to Margaritas, and Lime Shots to Extra Anejo with an Orange Slice, we mix to impress your palate and move the party in new directions. Tequila doesn’t have to be about the overly sweetened, high fructose, yellow #5 drinks of old… come discover the wonders of the Blue Weber Agave and its deep Mexican roots. Located at The Manifest, 32 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96814.
 $0.00 $0.00
THU, FEB 21, 2-3:30PM: Getting Spicy with Manny Hinojosa
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Learn how to use fresh chiles, spices and more to step up your cocktails with Bacardi's Portfolio Mixologist Manny Hinojosa. INCLUDES TICKET TO BACARDI TASTING ROOM (Same time/location). Sponsored by Bacardi USA and located at Monkeypod Kitchen at 92-1046 Olani Street, Kapolei Hi, 96707.
 $35.00 $1.87
THU, FEB 21, 2-5PM: Bacardi Tasting Room @ Monkeypod Kitchen
TASTING ROOM: Come by during tasting room hours and try the portfolio spirits of Bacardi and learn about the quality and history of the brand. Includes Food. Sponsored by Bacardi USA and located at Monkeypod Kitchen at 92-1046 Olani Street, Kapolei Hi, 96707.
 $20.00 $1.49
THU, FEB 21, 5-7PM Cruzan Rum “Don’t Hurry” Catamaran Cruise
SIGNATURE EVENT: Join us for a leisurely sunset sail on Hawaii’s most luxurious Catamaran as we tour the waters around Honolulu while enjoying brilliant cocktails from the Cruzan Estate Rums. Pupus will be served alongside libations crafted by Hawaii’s own Kyle Reutner. The cruise is limited to 60 persons to ensure a spacious environment and ensure a pleasurable journey for all. See the Makani at: sailmakani.com & located at 1009 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814.
 $50.00 $2.24
THU, FEB 21, 5:30PM-7:30PM: Reverse Cocktail Pairing
PAIRING DINNER: There are drinks that get paired with food, but rarely do you see food paired with drinks. In the Reverse Cocktail Pairing, Chef William Chen will create two appetizers per cocktail. The cocktails, by Southern Wine and Spirits of Hawaii portfolio mixologist Chandra Lam Lucariello, pull from savory inspiration, using ingredients such as celery, ginger, bell pepper and chocolate. This very casual and fun event at the Moana Hotel’s beachhouse from 5:30 to 7:30 is the perfect pau hana event. Each ticket comes with three cocktails each paired with two appetizers (six appetizers in all) for only $40, a $60 value ($10 per cocktail plus $5 per appetizer). Limit 40 people. Sponsored by Patron and located at 2365 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815. For more information about Chandra and a few of her sample recipes visit: : http://www.southernwine.com/Mixology/ChandraLamLucariello/tabid/1127/Default.aspx
 $40.00 $1.99
THU, FEB 21, 7PM-9PM: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry Screening
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT WITH TICKET OR WRISTBAND! (Grab a free ticket here then show any ticket from any paid Hawaii Cocktail Week event, a wristband from any Pacific Sessions event or a current Yellow/Blue card to get in at the door. Suggested donations welcomed.) Tattoos. Rum. Hotel Street. From WWII through the Vietnam Era, millions of U.S. GI’s spent time in Hawaii while serving in the Pacific Theater. Chinatown and Hotel Street in particular were the stomping and romping grounds of these young men during their R&R. The person lauded for pioneering the blend between Asian and Western body art was Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. If you missed the film at the Honolulu Academy of Art’s Doris Duke Theater, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry is a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Sailor Jerry. Based in Chinatown in Honolulu and considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend. Sponsored by Sailor Jerry and located at R&D on 691 Auahi St Honolulu, HI 96813. Immediately preceding this event is the Sailor Jerry Bar Showcase at Manifest For more on Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: http://horismokumovie.com/ For more on Sailor Jerry: http://sailorjerry.com/
 $0.00 $0.00
THU, FEB 21, 10PM-12AM: Sailor Jerry Showcase @ The Manifest
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT WITH TICKET OR WRISTBAND! (Grab a free ticket here then show any ticket from any paid Hawaii Cocktail Week event, a wristband from any Pacific Sessions event or a current Yellow/Blue card to get in at the door.) Come enjoy specially priced craft cocktails and rum punch all night, mixed up by award-winning mixologist Justin Park along with other surprise guest bartenders! Sponsored by Sailor Jerrys Rum. Located at The Manifest at 32 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $0.00 $0.00
FRI, FEB 22, 11AM-1PM: Modern Tiki: A Pirate’s Life for Me!
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Local Girl Julie Reiner is one of the biggest names in bartending both in New York City and in the United States. She is the Polynesian Princess responsible for some of the top cocktail bars in the country including Clover Club, Flat Iron Lounge, and the late Lani Kai (all in NY). Brian Miller, is the former lead barman for Death & Co. (New York City), the 2010 Tales of the Cocktail American Bar of the year and 2010 World’s Best Cocktail Menu. Together, they hosted the notorious Tiki Monday’s with Brian Miller at Lani Kai in Brooklyn, NY. Captaining a rotating crew of the finest scallywags to ever work behind a bar, they commandeered classic recipes, utilized modern techniques and took Tiki into unchartered waters. In this lecture, Julie & Brian will take you on a journey from Tiki’s humble beginnings to its present status as a vibrant cocktail trend. Along the way they will discuss ingredients and garnishes that are uniquely Tiki and show you how just about any spirit or classic cocktail can be “tikified.” Join Julie and Brian for a spirited afternoon of Tiki tipples and discover why the rum is always gone. Located at The Moana Surfrider, 2365 Kalakaua Ave  Honolulu, HI 96815. An interview and bio for Brian Miller: http://www.nightclub.com/campaign/bartender-month/august-2012-bartender-month-brian-miller A bio of Julie Reiner: http://www.manhattancocktailclassic.com/julie-reiner/
 $35.00 $1.87
FRI, FEB 22, 3PM-5PM: Hendricks Deconstruction Wrkshop
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Make your own batch of Hendrick’s with distillates straight off the stills in Scotland including the elusive cucumber and rose petal essences. Join Hendrick’s US Brand Ambassador Mark Stoddard as he walks you through different styles of white spirit distillation in this interactive tasting. Taste and nose through the integral parts of our delightful gin and watch how different distillation methods produce incredibly different spirits. Sponsored by Hendricks. Located at The Manifest at 32 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817.
 $35.00 $1.87
FRI, FEB 22, 6PM-9PM: Bacardi & The Pacific Sessions Pro/Am
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT! Taste cocktails by Bacardi while top bartenders from around the country compete to win $1,000 in cash plus other prizes! Sponsored by Bacardi. Located at The Republik, 1349 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814.
 $0.00 $0.00
FRI, FEB 22, 10:30PM-12:30AM: Late Night Bite @ V Lounge
LATE NIGHT: The dynamic duo of Chef Alejandro “Aker” Briceno and Chef Lindsey Ozawa bring you Late Night Bites at V Lounge. The pair responsible for Prima in Kailua and opening Nobu’s in Waikiki bring their culinary expertise to a laid back atmosphere. The menu will be custom made for the occasion and feature cocktail specials that compliment each dish. Late Night Bite at V Lounge at 1344 Kona Street Honolulu, HI 96814.
$15.00 $1.37
SAT, FEB 23, 10:30AM-1PM: Hendricks Tea and Cocktails
PACIFIC SESSIONS: Tea, Cocktails, and Peculiarities. Settle in for tea while you enjoy a seminar from the botanically minded Ambassadors of Hendrick's Gin. Mark Stoddard and David Piper trace the origins of this delightful daytime tradition and suggest unusually tasty enhancements for your cocktails. Additionally, a local Hawaiian tea expert will be on hand for some magnificent recommendations and share the delights of Tea Ceremony from Asia. This won’t be like the humdrum tea plates of yesteryear—if you're searching for the extra marmalade it may well have be shaken into your cocktail. Come along to learn a little, taste a little and partake in this curiously civilized ritual. To benefit the nonprofit creative arts organization Interisland Terminal. Sponsored by Hendricks. Located at R&D, 691 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 23, 1-4PM: Jim Beam Tasting Room @ Murphy's
TASTING ROOM: Come by any time during tasting room hours and try the First Family of Bourbon’s portfolio of products. The Beam legacy has grown over 219 years and now consists of many categories, expressions, and endless options. Pre-prohibition classics like Basil Hayden’s, Knob Creek, Baker’s, and Booker’s will be crafted into traditional cocktails while some of the new guns such as Devil’s Cut and the Red Stag Family will be available for trial. Jim Beam Rye, Old Overholt, Old Grand Dad, Beam Black, and the newest of the new – Jacob’s Ghost White Whiskey are all available. Pupu’s by the Murphy’s team will serve alongside our proud American heritage of finely crafted spirits. Located at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 2 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 23, 2PM-4PM: On Punch - History, Community & Aloha
PACIFIC SESSIONS: To anyone who has wondered what Tiki is, why anyone cares about it, or why it is relevant to the cocktail scene, this is a must attend event. Led by innovative tiki mixologist Suzanne Long, "On Punch" is more than providing a recipe.  Participants will trace the history and varieties punches from the communal punches and colonial strained Milk Punches of Benjamin Franklin to the punches made by the gentlewoman housewives of colonial Williamsburg.  And from the exotic and mysteriously spicy potent potables on the swabbed decks of the British Royal Navy, to the flaming midcentury scorpion bowls of decadent Polynesian daydreams.    There will also be assistance in understanding how to utilize punch as the perfect "welcome cocktail" or opening drink for both home parties and professional service settings. Located at Loft in Space, 831 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. For a better understanding of Suzanne Long's approach, check out her blog: http://rumnpineapple.blogspot.com/
 $35.00 $1.87
SAT, FEB 23, 3PM-6PM: Grey Goose & St Germain Tasting Room
TASTING ROOM: Come by during tasting room hours and try a flight of 3 cocktails featuring Grey Goose & St. Germain and complimentary food while you learn about the quality and history of the brand. Sponsored by St Germain. Located at Brasserie Du Vin at 1115 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
 $20.00 $1.49
SAT, FEB 23, 4PM-8PM: Official Milagro Closing Party
SIGNATURE EVENT: FREE EVENT WITH TICKET OR WRISTBAND! (Grab a free ticket here then show any ticket from any paid Hawaii Cocktail Week event, a wristband from any Pacific Sessions event or a current Yellow/Blue card to get in at the door.) Complimentary fresh cocktails. Hosted by Gaston Martinez, Mark Stoddard, and Tobin Ellis. Appearances by talents Kate Gerwin, Tim Rita, Christian Self, Julian Cox, and more! Located at The Modern Honolulu's Sunset Bar, 1775 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815.
 $0.00 $0.00
SAT, FEB 23, 10:30PM-12:30AM: Late Night Bite @ V Lounge
LATE NIGHT: The dynamic duo of Chef Alejandro “Aker” Briceno and Chef Lindsey Ozawa bring you Late Night Bites at V Lounge. The pair responsible for Prima in Kailua and opening Nobu’s in Waikiki bring their culinary expertise to a laid back atmosphere. The menu will be custom made for the occasion and feature cocktail specials that compliment each dish. Late Night Bite at V Lounge at 1344 Kona Street Honolulu, HI 96814.
$15.00 $1.37

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 Join us for the inaugural Hawaii Cocktail Week & the Pacific Sessions in Honolulu.
Hawaii Cocktail Week is a celebration of the cocktail as it’s evolved in the Pacific. Open to both industry and cocktail enthusiasts, we are bringing together talents from around the U.S., Japan, Australia, and beyond for a full week of tastings, pairings, workshops and more! Come experience a week of the best drinks and food set against the beautiful backdrop of Hawaii.

Official Events in Honolulu & Featured Cocktails Statewide!
During Hawaii Cocktail Week, participate in over 30 official events held in Honolulu, plus visit participating bars & restaurants to taste their featured craft cocktail.

Bartenders & Enthusiasts!
Check out the Pacific Sessions, special industry track of Hawaii Cocktail Week. Join top talents and brands from around the world as they share their knowledge and spirits in exclusive workshops, seminars, tastings and more.

Limited Tickets!
Most events have very limited capacity, so purchase soon! Printed tickets are recommended but not required with proper ID. Welcome bags can be picked up at our registration desk, located at HQ HNL at 685 Auahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or at your first event.

Easy Pricing & Event Types!
All Hawaii Cocktail Week events are priced by type! Save money by purchasing a pass! Event types include Late Night Bites ($15), Tasting Rooms ($20), Bar Showcases ($25), Workshops and Seminars ($35), Pairing Tables ($45 to $75), and Signature Events ($30 to $100)

Hawaii Cocktail Week Signature Events are celebrations of the cocktail and of the growth of the local scene. Each event's goal is to promote industry growth by connecting and exposing attendees to the culture and creativity of Hawaii's local cocktail scene. Open to all who are of legal drinking age, you don't need to know anything other than having an open mind about taste.
FEB 16 HCW Hawaii Bitters Kick-Off Party
FEB 17 Pow Wow Pork & Tiki
FEB 21 Cruzan Rum “Don’t Hurry” Sunset Catamaran Cruise
FEB 21 Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry Screening
FEB 22 The Pacific Sessions Pro/Am Cocktail Competition & Showcase*
FEB 23 Official Closing Party

Pairing Dinners between drink and food are an occasion where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Similar to a great sauce, having a drink that pairs with food can accentuat and enhance flavors in food. The most popular pairing is between wine and food. Beer and food has risen in popularity as of late. The usage of both wine, beer and the addition of spriits, is the next logical step, hence, cocktail pairings. In the world of craft cocktails where all consumable ingredients are "fair game", the possibilities in taste are limitless. Through Hawaii Cocktail Week's Pairing Dinner series, foodies unfamiliar with the cocktail pairing concept will expand their palates and understanding of taste as some of Hawaii's top chefs collaborate with the countries top bartenders.
FEB 19 Pairing Dinner @ Pint + Jigger
FEB 20 Pairing Dinner @ Town Restaurant
FEB 21 Pairing Dinner @ Beachhouse at the Moana Surfrider

Late Night Bites are a low key, late night series, similar to but less formal than the dinner pairing series, will feature craft cocktail and bite pairing specials throughout the week.

FEB 16 Late Night Bite @ V Lounge
FEB 19 Late Night Bite @ The Manifest
FEB 21 Late Night Bite @ The Manifest
FEB 22 Late Night Bite @ V Lounge
FEB 23 Late Night Bite @ V Lounge

 

Pacific Sessions Workshops and Seminars are geared towards both professional and home bartenders. With various themes from around the Pacific Rim including Tiki and Japanese bartending, come and explore the latest bar trends and techniques as well as pick the brains of the featured talents.
FEB 17 Books & Bitters
FEB 17 Creme Yvette
FEB 18 Eastern Eden, A Look to Japan
FEB 19 Slow & Low: 6 Year Rock & Rye
FEB 19 Sous-vide or not to Sous-vide
FEB 20 Designing Bars that Make Money
FEB 20 The Lost Art of Technical Free Pouring
FEB 21 LA Confidential Seminar
FEB 21 Getting Spicy with Manny Hinojosa
FEB 22 Modern Tiki: A Pirate’s Life for Me! FEB 22 Hendricks Deconstruction Tasting
FEB 23 Hendricks Tea, Cocktails, and Peculiarities
FEB 23 On Punch - History, Community, Celebration & Aloha

Tasting Rooms, like wine tastings and wine bars, will provide attendees the opportunity to sample various products from prominent spirits portfolios. Sponsored by powerhouse brands such as Bacard, Jim Beam, and William Grant, each "room" is hosted by a portfolio representative who will guide attendees through the development and history of the brands as well as demonstrate how to use the product in drinks. The specifics of each tasting room will vary by portfolio.
FEB 16 Spirits of Hawaii Tasting Room @ Banyan Courtyard at the Moana Surfrider
FEB 18 Sazerac Tasting Room @ The Manifest
FEB 19 Cruzan Tasting Room @ Lucky Belly
FEB 21 Sauza Tasting Room @ The Manifest
FEB 21 Bacardi Tasting Room @ Monkeypod Kitchen
FEB 23 Jim Beam Tasting Room @ Murphy's Bar & Grill
FEB 23 Grey Goose & St Germain Tasting Room @ Brasserie Du Vin

Bar Showcases events are a great place to socialize with local and visiting bartenders in a personal setting. They also give bartenders well-deserved recognition for their craft and contributions to preserving and evolving the quality of cocktails. Showcases will feature cocktail specials presented in a head-to-head matchup between local bartenders and ones from abroad.
FEB 18 Pint + Jigger 209 Gin Mix-Off 
FEB 20 ThirtynineHotel
FEB 21 The Manifest Sailor Jerry Showcase



*Final details to be determined.

For more information, visit www.hawaiicocktailweek.com!

ALL EVENTS ARE STRICTLY FOR THOSE AGES 21+!

Contact: Joanne Magday
(808) 222-7741
joanne@hawaiicocktailweek.com

Media Inquiries: Brent Nakano
brent.nakano@gmail.com 

Where


Multiple Venues in Honolulu, Hawaii

 Honolulu, HI

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