Trade-Only Events

The following events are open to members of the US Bartenders' Guild or invited bar/restaurant industry trade only. RSVP/tickets are required for each event listed, unless otherwise noted.

USBG/Trade is also invited to attend all public events. Click here for a complete list of those events.

Monday, August 3rd

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  • Where: Midnight Cowboy (313 East Sixth Street)
  • Time: 1pm-3pm

Ice is truly of the cocktail bartender's most important tools -- and its never more true than when its applied to tiki cocktails. The texture, temperature and final taste profile of many island-inspired libations may come down to the simple application of shaking, swizzling or stirring. In addition, tiki lends itself to a host of inventive garnish and presentation methods utilizing various styles of ice and speciality tools.

We're proud to welcome Maté Hartai of Dallas-based ice company, Cold Standard who will lead a remarkable afternoon of education around tiki and rum cocktails through the lens of ice.

PLEASE DO NOT RSVP FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU CAN ATTEND. Due to the the very special content and a valuable gift/takeaway that is being planned for this class, we are asking at least 48 hours notice if you must cancel your ticket. Failure...

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Tuesday, August 4th

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  • Where: Isla Austin (208 West 4th Street)
  • Time: 2:3pm-4pm

USBG Austin and Texas Tiki Week is pleased to welcome Jabriel Donohue from Portland, Oregon-based BG Reynolds, one of the world's preeminent purveyors of handcrafted tropical syrups and flavoring bitters.

This educational seminar will focus on the history and cocktail application of tropical syrups -- from the proprietary elixirs and secret potions that tiki greats like Donn the Beachcomber to Trader Vic used -- to the works of modern tiki impresarios like Blair Reynolds. We'll learn what to look forward when selecting store-bought mixers for tiki cocktails, and when it may be better to make your own.

The class will include a tasting of some of BG Reynold's latest tropical syrups and will be followed by an informal tiki happy hour.

RSVP required. USBG Austin members free. Very limited seating available for non-members with a $10 suggested donation to USBG Austin.

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Mai Tai Tuesday 2015 will kick off in fine style aboard the USBG Tiki Week Express! We will visit 5 fantastic bars, enjoying Mai Tai samples featuring r(h)um from 5 countries of origin. Ticket includes transportation, snacks and Mai Tai samples.

Space is extremely limited; open to USBG members plus one guest only.

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Wednesday, August 5th

Where: Contigo Austin (2027 Anchor Lane)

There are TWO sessions available for this event:

  • 12pm-2:30pm
  • 3:3pm-6pm

To RSVP, email [email protected] and be sure to indicate which session you are signing up for.

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Team of 4 will go lane to lane in the 2015 Scorpion Bowl-ing Tiki Bowling Tournament sponsored by Sailor Jerry and Flor de Caña Rum!

Scorpion punch bowls will flow and Dart Bowl's world-famous enchilada bar will be open for all attendees.

Register as a team of (4) OR as an individual to be placed on a team.

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Thursday, August 6th

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  • Where: The Townsend (718 Congress Avenue)
  • Time: 12pm-3pm

Join us for a hands-on and highly instructive class with guided tastings featuring at least 12 unique and rare expression of agricole spirits. RSVP is required for attendance and space is limited.

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Sunday, August 9th

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USBG members and invited guests will set sail aboard the Lone Star Riverboat for a three hour sunset cruise on Lady Bird Lake. Guests will enjoy a tiki taco bar, catered by Contigo Austin and will enjoy Crown Royal cocktails crafted by the team at Tipsy Texan.

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