It was a wonderful weekend in San Antonio and the cocktail conference was a hit. Again, I'll be writing more about the experience and the conference in the very near future. There is a lot of information to digest from the seminars and people we met while in Texas. The great news that I have to share today is that the San Antonio Cocktail Conference is not a fly-by-night event and the dates for next year have already been determined, so mark your calendars for January 24-27, 2013 to be in San Antonio to enjoy great drinks, informative seminars, and a fun city.
Matty Gee of Milk & Honey Pouring Daiquiris
Photo Credit: Shannon Graham
5 Things I take away from the San Antonio Cocktail Conference:
- Location is everything. If you're thinking that the conference is all you are going to get, you would be wrong. The Sheraton Gunter venue is located in the heart of downtown, just a block from the River Walk and a myriad of attractions that give you a great excuse to turn tourist.
- Relaxed atmosphere. This conference is designed for everyone. Consumers, enthusiasts, professionals, industry, and those who simply want to know what could possibly happen at a 'cocktail conference,' anyone can enjoy this event to whatever extent they desire.
- Texas' spirits industry is growing. I'll have more on the individual spirits later, but we will say for now that the liquor being produced in the state of Texas is impressive and many of the distillers are innovative in the craft.
- Burgeoning San Antonio cocktail scene. In speaking with many locals, I get the feeling that San Antonio is seeing a growth in appreciation for fine drinks and the area bartenders are going to great lengths to continue moving the city's cocktail scene forward.
- Great food. Though I was in San Antonio for cocktails, I have to say that this city has impressed me beyond many others in my travels when it came to food. Whether it was the quick breakfast or lunch at one of the small delis or dinner on the River Walk or the phenomenal steaks at Bohanan's, this is a city that knows it's food. Seriously, go there with an appetite and a thirst and you will not be disappointed.
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I think that in the coming years the San Antonio Cocktail Conference will become a bigger hit in the cocktail world for many reasons, the main being that it is good people having a good time sharing their enthusiasm for great drinks. It was a joy to attend and I thank the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau for the invitation. Also, it was a joy meeting many of my readers and I am happy that you had a great time as well.
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