The event will include panelists covering topics such as personal brand development and how to reduce waste if you own a bar.
The largest cocktail event in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico Cocktail Week (PRCW), returned with its sixth edition, which concludes Saturday, Nov. 16. PRCW positions itself as a platform that promotes Puerto Rican cocktail culture and supports the local hospitality industry.
This year's international guests include Gabe Orta, co-founder of Bar Lab Hospitality and Broken Shaker; Nectaly Mendoza, founder of Herbs & Rye in Las Vegas and creator of BarMania; Tara Fougner, CEO of Thirsty Magazine; and Lola Thomas of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.
The official PRCW schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Educational Seminars with local and international experts
Tuesday, Nov. 12: BarMania at La Factoría, benefiting St. Baldrick's Children's Cancer Fund and the Tip Jar
Wednesday, Nov. 13: Bori Night event at La Casita de Rones, Plaza Dársenas, Old San Juan, highlighting local brands
Saturday, Nov. 16: Closing celebration Hasta Luego at Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino
In addition, PRCW's official bars will host various events, guest bartenders and special cocktails at their locations through Nov. 16. For more information, you can visit the event's official link here, which includes a guide to the participating bars.
PRCW's commitment to the community and the Tip Jar
All scheduled events aim to raise funds for the Tip Jar, an emergency fund created to support local hospitality industry workers in unexpected situations that affect their ability to earn income. It also offers psychological services and coaching to promote mental health and professional development.
PRCW is calling on all cocktail and Puerto Rican culture enthusiasts to join this initiative, which supports businesses, talent, and the bar and restaurant industry. On the PRCW page you can find more information about how to contribute to the initiative, as well as how to donate.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
