Aug 30 Sept 5 2021
Rochester Cocktail Revival
For The Craft
OFFICIAL
BROCHURE
Proceeds Benefit Events Gilda’s Club Rochester
are 21+
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The clink of glass and the laughter just a little too late into the night. The exchanges of inspiration amidst the perspiration of the
sweating
old-fashioned
soaking
its
Host Bars
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Schedule of Events
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Map of Venues
coaster. Eyes lock over candles, friendships
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are forged in shaker tins. Remember how it used to happen? That song again, just a little too loud, not minding that you're sitting a little too close. In recent years, we’ve learned that a lot
Thank You
can be done to the human condition. Things
Gilda’s Club of Rochester
we can’t see can take away the feeling of
George Eastman Museum
enjoying everything we can touch. Words we
The Strong
didn’t say and actions trapped inside our
City Blue
devices evacuate the spirit of enjoying in-
Fee Brothers
person expressions and precious camaraderie.
Black Button Distilling Writers & Books
But
one
thing
didn’t
change,
one
thing
Visit Rochester
never left. We remember how this is going
Tiny Fish Printing
to happen again, and The Bar lives on.
USBG Rochester Bar Mecca
And on. As bartenders, our guests need us
The Little Theatre & WXXI
now more crucially than ever. From dives to
Yelp Rochester
dram shops, tequila temples to libraries of
Jackrabbit Club
whiskey, Rochester has many excellent places
Fever Tree
to connect over sips of something magical.
Siponey
The 2021
Rochester
Cocktail
Revival
has
more than 20 venues of mixology that remind us the food and drink scene in our city is nothing short of world class, and the
Photography
Mike Martinez
Art Direction & Design
Good Luck / Cure / Jackrabbit Club / Lucky’s / DMC Management
Justin Dusett
Chuck Cerankosky
Leah Stacy
For the people, for the city, for the craft.
Personnel
an RCR.
Chuck Cerankosky
as long as there are bars, there will be
Founder & Director
symbiosis exists, there will be bars. And
Special Events Producer
be here for them. As long as this simple
Cat Archer
Guests have been here for us, and we'll
Associate Producer & Marketing
talent top shelf.
Director, Rochester Cocktail Revival
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HOST BARS
Good Luck
Bitter Honey
Cheshire
40 Anderson Ave.
127 Railroad St.
647 South Ave.
Cure
Branca Midtown
Roux
50 Public Market
280 East Broad St.
688 Park Ave.
The Revelry
Swan Dive
Redd
1290 University Ave.
289 Alexander St.
24 Winthrop St.
Ox & Stone
Locals Only
Vern's
282 Alexander St.
311 Alexander St.
696 Park Ave.
Owl House
Radio Social
Rufus
75 Marshall St.
20 Carlson Rd.
250 E. Main St.
The Playhouse
Nox
Lucky's
820 South Clinton Ave.
302 N. Goodman St.
628 Winton Rd. N
The Daily Refresher
Bar Bantam
The Richmond
293 Alexander St.
S. Clinton Ave.
21 Richmond St.
Jackrabbit Club
Lento
Velvet Belly
274 Goodman St. N
50 Public Market
40 Anderson Ave.
Cub Room 739 S. Clinton Ave.
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MONDAY
8/30
New York State Cannabis Law 101 12PM - Jackrabbit Club FREE ENTRY
40 Anderson Ave.
On March 31, 2021, New York State legalized the production, sale, and use of cannabis, changing the landscape for food and beverage entrepreneurs. Join Harter Secrest & Emery LLP attorney Michael Roche for a timely discussion on the future of Cannabis Law in the region. Mike will first share an update on the current status of Cannabis Control Board and regulations followed by an overview of the licensing scheme, with a particular focus on retail licensing and the interaction between cannabis licensing and alcohol beverage licensing. The event will conclude with a live Q&A session.
Playhouse Carnival 4PM - The Playhouse // Swillburger 820 S. Clinton
FREE ENTRY
Step right up, folks! For one night only, the carnival is in town. Spectacular games, bangin’ cocktails highlighting Whitney Neil Gins, Zyr Vodka, and poppin’ snacks -- this is Monday night as you’ve never seen it before.
commission a custom poem, and play lawn games. White, khaki, striped, and floral
Eat Your Drink
attire is encouraged. Sponsored by Heaven
5PM - REDD
Hill. 21+ only.
24 Winthrop Street
FREE ENTRY
Experience dishes from REDD reimagined as
WEDNESDAY
9/1
cocktails! Featuring spirits from Buffalo Trace, Plymouth Gin, Ron Zacapa, Wheatley
Reshape, Renew, Upcycle
Vodka, and Sake from Brooklyn Kura, this is
12PM - Bar Bantam
a collaborative effort between front and
1 S. Clinton Ave.
INDUSTRY ONLY
back of house that will hit every part of the palate.
FREE ENTRY
Join Angel’s Envy Whiskey Guardian and Buffalo native Rachel Wright in a seminar focused on
TUESDAY
8/31
the
bar.
Taste
ingredients,
brainstorm
sustainable ideas for your bar program, and
Through the Looking Glass: A Wonderland Garden Party 6PM -
cocktail ingredient sustainability behind
learn about all things Angel’s Envy Whiskey, $75
George Eastman Museum
along with our commitment to sustainable practices in whiskey.
900 East Ave.
Martinis and Oysters The
George
Eastman
Museum's
West
Garden
provides a whimsical setting for guests to
3PM - Velvet Belly 3 Public Market
$25
sip tea party-inspired cocktail creations, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, listen to live music,
Start your night off right with this perfect
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pairing
newest
cocktails! Each dish will complement this
seafood destination. Ticket price includes
at
the
Public
Market's
often under-appreciated spirit, which can
a half dozen oysters on the half shell and
be a sweet or dry, red or white fortified
an expertly crafted martini featuring Gray
wine, flavored with aromatic herbs.
Whale Gin.
Distilled by Craftswomen: A Cocktail Dinner
Oyster Bar Pop-Up 4PM - The Owl House
FREE ENTRY
75 Marshall St.
6PM - Good Luck
$95
50 Anderson Ave
For one night each year, The Owl House is
The culinary crafts of Good Luck Chef Taylor
transformed into a spectacular oyster bar.
Wilde will pair with selections from the
Join
featuring
Diageo Craftswomen Distillers portfolio –
oysters and El Buho mezcal. Owl House Oyster
Roe & Co Irish Whiskey, Kikori Japanese
Bar should not be missed! Reservations can
Whiskey,
be made by calling 360-2920.
Ron Zacapa Rum and Johnnie Walker Scotch
us
for
a
cocktail
party
George
Dickel
Tennessee
Whisky, –
a portfolio of spirits entirely woman-owned
Larceny Single Barrel Release Party
or
4PM - Rufus Cocktail Lounge
ambassador FREE ENTRY
250 E Main St.
created
by
women
Elsa
Rapp
distillers. (former
Scotch
manager
of
the famed NYC bar Dead Rabbit) will be in attendance to present during the dinner.
Visit
the
celebrate
historic Rufus’s
bourbon
selection
Larceny
Bourbon
Sibley first
of
Building
single
Larceny,
cocktail
to
Ticket includes five courses of Good Luck
barrel
cuisine paired with spirit samples and Good
featuring
specials
Luck cocktail creations.
along
with dog treats and toys for your pup!
Los Pollos Hermanos, Honey 5PM - Bitter Honey
FREE ENTRY
127 Railroad St.
We know what home cookin’ tastes like, and we bring that warmth and goodness into our food every single day. Los Pollos Hermanos always has something delicious cooking, be it our crispy fried chicken, spicy curly fries, or delicious dipping sauces! Join us for live music, a special drink menu featuring Stoli, and lots of laughs.
France From Space: Cocktail Dinner 530PM |
830PM - 2 SEATINGS $95
Cure, 50 Public Market Cognac
may
be
a
well
known
product
of
France, but its liqueurs are a bit less so, and Pineau des Charentes may as well be from Mars. In this five-course cocktail dinner, we orbit through Cognac Park Cognac, Giffard liqueurs, and Pineau des Charentes.
Vermouth Pairing Dinner 6PM - Lento
CALL 271-3470
274 Goodman St N. Let
us
change
your
mind
about
vermouth
with this five-course small plates pairing menu
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featuring
creative
Martini
&
Rossi
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Night in the French Quarter
Toast the Trees
6PM - Locals Only
7PM - Bar Bantam FREE ENTRY
1 S. Clinton Ave. Join
Angel’s
Envy
and
Bar
Bantam
as
we
FREE ENTRY
311 Alexander St. Parade
down
to
Locals
featuring
the bourbon making process. Raise a glass
cocktails, a taste of Bourbon Street menu,
featuring
live music, and plenty of bright beaded
ingredients
and
sustainable
kick
off
our
cocktail initiative
and
bacchanalia
toast the trees and their important role in upcycled
Bacardi
for
D’Usse
Cognac
necklaces to go around.
to plant more White American Oak Trees. Expect delicious cocktails, crafts, snacks,
Literary Drinking
prizes, and fun!
6PM - Nox 302 N. Goodman (Village Gate)
FREE ENTRY
Take a tour through cocktails of classic literature, featuring Mad River Rums and Whiskeys.
Camp Campari 6PM - The Daily Refresher 293 Alexander St.
FREE ENTRY
Join The Daily Refresher for a backyard barbe-que with cocktails from Appleton Estate Rum, Wild Turkey and Campari. Great drinks, food, a campfire, and s’mores set a relaxing vibe to end your summer the right way!
THURSDAY
9/2
Rodeo Social: Fried Chicken Showdown 6PM - Radio Social
$35
20 Carlson Rd.
Howdy all you hipsters and rockabillies! Strap on those vintage Lucky Flea cowboy boots and boot scoot on down to The Field at Radio Social for Rodeo Social. Mosey up to a fried chicken competition with outdoor bar with Nolet’s Gin, and lawn games. Ticket includes fried chicken + sides, a paired cocktail, and a vote in the competition.
I Love it When You Call Me Big Grappa: Cocktail Dinner 530PM |
830PM - 2 SEATINGS
Cure, 50 Public Market
$95
From Amaro to Aperitivo, Unaged to Aged Grappa, we explore the world of Italy’s Nonino in five courses featuring cuisine native to Northern Italy & Southern France.
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Rye the Redeemer: A Whiskey Dinner 6 p.m.
$95
Good Luck, 50 Anderson Ave
Whiskey may not save your soul, but it sure will revive your spirits. For this dinner, we'll
be
baptized
in
the
portfolio
of
Redemption Whiskeys, enjoying expressions of Redemption Bourbon, High Rye Bourbon, Redemption
Rye
and
Redemption
Wheated
Bourbon in neat and cocktail formats. The selections
will
be
complemented
by
five
courses of Good Luck kitchen and smokehouse cuisine
from
Chefs
Dan
Martello,
Taylor
Wilde and team.
Mrs. Goonderson’s Night Out 7PM - Swan Dive
FREE ENTRY
289 Alexander St.
Rum is always the answer. Escape with Swan Dive,
Infinium
&
Mrs.
Goonderson,
fresh
back from her trip through the Islands of Pacific and Southeast Asia - bringing the heat
with
inspired
dishes
and
libations
from her travels.
Rumchester Tiki Party 8PM - The Cub Room
$35
739 S. Clinton Ave.
selections from Baytowne Wine & Spirits. A collection of industry experts will guide guests through pours and answer questions.
Sample a wide selection of rum and Tiki
Ticket includes three tiki cocktail samples,
cocktails
appetizers, and a rum sampling.
featuring
private
barrel
The Richmond Patio Party 9PM - The Richmond
FREE ENTRY
21 Richmond St.
Casual cocktail and pizza pop-up featuring DoughBoyz
Roc,
Moet
Hennessy
USA,
and
Belvedere & Volcan. It’s the perfect end of summer vibe with friends out on our huge, second story patio!
FRIDAY
9/3
A Night at The Oxbury 5PM - Ox & Stone 282 Alexander St.
FREE ENTRY
1995 called, and wants you for a night at the Ox! This will be an homage to a great decade of baggy jeans, the Terminator, Sublime,
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O.J. and Beanie Babies (just no Macarena) ... You can’t beat it. The cocktails of that era include a bunch of classics now experiencing
revived
fame:
caipirinhas,
cosmos, daiquiris, sex on the beaches, and newbies like Dale DeGroff’s whiskey smash, concocted with fine spirits including The Real McCoy Rum, Mi Campo Tequila and High West Whiskey. Let’s drink ‘em and put a little of the 90s back into our lives.
Five Corners: Cocktail Dinner 530PM |
830PM - 2 SEATINGS
$95
Cure, 50 Public Market
An example from each corner of this pentagonal boxing Tequila, Rye
ring, Belle
92pf,
we
exemplify
Meade
Conniption
Casa
Bourbon, Navy
Noble
Roundstone
Strength
Gin,
and Montanya Rum in a five-course, flavormapped cocktail pairing dinner.
Compare / Contrast: Cocktail Dinner 6PM - Good Luck
$95
50 Anderson Ave
Bourbon: an American innovation; a smooth, maverick spirit. Scotch: an ancient, moody, expressive whisky that demands respect and understanding. We'd like to assert that, at its finest, our cuisine evokes the same comparisons. This pairing dinner will match the fierce elegance of Glenmorangie Scotches and the fiery poetry of Woodinville Bourbons with five courses of craftsmanship from the Good
Luck
kitchen.
Seasonal
preparations
will allow Chefs Wilde, Martello and crew to tune cuisine to the intricate nuances and full range of expressions from the MH Whisk(e)y portfolio.
The Cocktails That Made Us 6PM - Roux
FREE ENTRY
688 Park Ave.
A throwback to the cocktail culture of the 90s. Whether you’re freshly 21 or a craft cocktail veteran, the drinks of the 90s were the cocktails that made you. Try our spin on some of the 90s (perhaps rightfully forgotten)
classics,
fueled
by
Tito’s
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Play Date: The 2021 Rochester Cocktail Revival Gala
Conejo Tropicali $100 VIP
6:30PM - The Strong Museum
FREE ENTRY
50 Anderson Ave.
$85 GA
1 Manhattan Square Dr.
10PM - Good Luck
Island vibes + island cuisine + island beats event
+ bad bunnies. From the Good Luck Garden to
Cocktail
the backlot beach, we'll have grub, a DJ and
Revival, the 2021 RCR Gala: a play date
cocktails featuring L’Orgeat and Plantation
at
Rums to match.
Join of
us
the The
for
Strong
Adventure while
the
eighth
most
annual after
through
enjoying
extravagant Rochester hours
the
with
museum’s
cocktails
Diageo. exhibits
crafted
by
Rochester's finest bartending talent. The
SATURDAY
9/4
gala will feature a live DJ, multiple bars, hors d'oeuvres by Radio Social, a special appearance from PUSH Physical Theatre, and other
entertainment.
Three
cocktails
are
included with each ticket, and VIP level includes early admission to enjoy a glass of wine in the Butterfly Garden. Dress to impress in your brightest hues!
Vinyasa & Vodka 11AM - Branca Midtown
FREE ENTRY
280 East Broad St.
Join us for an outdoor yoga class taught by Rocco Bianchi! Afterward, hang at the bar and enjoy healthy snacks and sips featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Lucky's Block Party with DJ Jazzy Nice 3PM - Lucky’s FREE ENTRY
628 Winton Rd. N.
From Margarita to Mezcal Mule: The History of Agave Spirits in Cocktails 11AM - Good Luck
Our own DJ Jazzy Nice steps from behind the bar to spin a set of NYC club classics while the crew slings Diageo cocktails, Lucky's style.
$20
50 Anderson Ave.
Robert Simonson, New York Times cocktail writer
and
the
author
of
the
new
book
"Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails," will track the
improbable
upward
journey
of
agave
cocktails, from the days when Tequila was a rare base for cocktails like the Margarita and Tequila Sunrise, to today's worldwide explosion
of
hundreds
showcasing
not
and
agave-derived
other
just
of
Tequila
new
drinks
but
Mezcal
spirits.
Ticket
includes a seat at the seminar and a mezcal cocktail.
The Amazing World of Cocktails 4PM - The Daily Refresher 293 Alexander St.
FREE ENTRY
The Daily Refresher will be serving featured cocktails from around the world featuring the Diageo portfolio. We’ll introduce our guests to not only the libations, but the
80s Blowout Extravaganza 9:30PM - The Revelry
countries and origins that spawned them. FREE ENTRY
1290 University Ave.
Jimmy Buffett Buffet Beach Party 5PM - Ox & Stone
We've all been there. Three shots deep of Fernet
Branca,
standing
on
The
282 Alexander St.
FREE ENTRY
Revelry
bar, belting out half the lyrics to an 80s
Anybody else think Jimmy has been pronouncing
ballad. Live your throwback dreams with a
‘buffet’ incorrectly his entire life? Let’s
Gen
make Rochester into Margaritaville, if just
X
pilgrimage
featuring
Black
Button
Distilling.
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SUNDAY
9/5
Hip-Hop Brunch 11AM - The Revelry
FREE ENTRY
1290 University Ave. Dance on over to The Revelry for our annual hip hop brunch. This Battle Royale pregame is just what you need before the big Battle Royale. So hang with your favorite bartenders, and sip on an early a.m. cocktail from Chinola. The DJ will start spinning those funky beats at 11 sharp!
Sidewalk Freestyle BBQ Dinner Party 3PM - Vern’s FREE ENTRY
696 Park Ave.
There's nothing Ol' Vern loved more than slapping a heap of meat on the grill, sipping a cocktail... maybe too many... and having a time. Let's live like Vern. We're gonna for this one night, and featuring an island buffet
to
pair
with
beachy
drinks
from
Pernod Ricard all night long.
6PM - Good Luck
5PM - Radio Social
$15
20 Carlson Rd.
Created as an elixir blend of red wine and spices, Byrrh Grand Quinquina is classically combined with tonic and paired with roasted tradition
your heart's content. It's a barbecue and
Bar Room Battle Royale $85
50 Anderson Ave
a
cocktails featuring Pernod Ricard, all to cocktail freestyle.
Grand Boar Roast and Cocktail Feast
boar;
feed ya and pound out some crushable patio
in
Roussillon,
France
that dates back to the19th century. As a nod to this long-standing ritual, the Good Luck culinary team will prepare a whole boar over an open fire, slow-roasted on a spit. The meat will be presented with sides, paired with summery Byrhh cocktails and a special selection of choice aged, oxidized wines
RCR
bartenders
from
shaker-to-shaker Battle
Royale,
in but
around the only
the
annual one
city Bar
will
go
Room claim
mixological supremacy. Ticket price includes admission
to
the
Bar
Ninja
competition,
spirit tasting tables, and samples. Cash bar with drink specials and bar snacks will also be available, all set to a live DJ soundtrack. $20 at the door. Sponsored by Campari America and Fee Bros.
from the French Catalan for an all-you-caneat feast.
90s Throwback Throwdown 9:30PM - The Revelry 1290 University Ave.
FREE ENTRY
Now’s your chance to relive the era that’s trending again. Frost those tips, break out the bedazzled jeans and get your fanny packs ready -- The Revelry and Pernod Ricard are hosting a throwback throwdown!
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Cheers to our 2021 bottle sponsors
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RCR COCKTAIL SOCIAL
w edne sday 9/1/21 8pm-11pm at the richmond
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Cheshire
647 South Ave.
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Radio Social
20 Carlson Rd.
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Good Luck
40 Anderson Ave.
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Bar Bantam
1 S. Clinton Ave.
3
Cure
50 Public Market
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Vern’s
696 Park Ave.
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Revelry
1290 University Ave.
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Lento
274 Goodman St.
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Fee Brothers
453 Portland Ave
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Cub Room
39 S. Clinton Ave.
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Ox & Stone
282 Alexander Street
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Roux
688 Park Ave.
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Owl House
75 Marshall Street
20
Nox
302 N. Goodman St.
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Playhouse
820 S. Clinton Ave
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Lucky’s
628 N. Winton Rd.
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Daily Refresher
293 Alexander St.
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The Richmond
21 Richmond St.
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Bitter Honey
127 Railroad St.
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Velvet Belly
3 Public Market
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Branca Midtown
280 E. Broad St.
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Redd
24 Winthrop St.
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Swan Dive
289 Alexander St.
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Rufus
250 E. Main St.
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Locals Only
311 Alexander St.
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Black Button
85 Railroad St.
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