Tales of the Cocktail
JANUARY 27, 2025
Examples of past Tales Catalysts include: Lynnette Marrero (2012 Honoree) and Ivy Mix (2014 Honoree) Founders of Speed Rack, an all-female high-speed bartending competition designed to highlight emerging women and femme-identifying talent in the cocktail industry while supporting those impacted by breast cancer.
Good Spirits News
MARCH 5, 2024
With each passing year, the event has experienced significant growth, reaching new heights in 2023 with 4,500+ industry professionals, 198 exhibitors, 55 education sessions and 475,000 drinks and spirits samples poured over the two-day event.
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Tales of the Cocktail
APRIL 7, 2025
We have worked together with brands and international platforms (Speed Rack, Healthy Hospo, Not9to5, The Chaad Project, etc.) We have led programming against sexist violence in the industry from the public and private spheres in different Latin American countries such as Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 31, 2025
Bar industry veteran Lynnette Marrero, co-creator of the philanthropic Speed Rack competition and bar director for forthcoming NYC spot Milly’s , has witnessed the local drinks scene evolve firsthand, calling Beacon her part-time residence since 2007, and full-time home for the past five years.
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In 2023, Diageo World Class documented the event via Spirit on Prime, while other brands have streamed their comps on YouTube, further expanding the visibility of the competitive bar world. Mix approached Marrero with the idea for a competition that would celebrate, connect, and promote women. The magic extends beyond the network.
Tales of the Cocktail
APRIL 23, 2025
A respected leader in the hospitality and beverage community, she has served as Bar & Beverage Curator for the Restaurants Canada Show (20182024) and as National Coordinator for Speed Rack Canada. It has also been recognized on the 50 Best Bars North America list, ranking #40 in 2024, #43 in 2023, and #47 in 2022.
Tales of the Cocktail
APRIL 7, 2025
Venimos realizando actividades contra la violencia machista en la gastronoma desde el mbito pblico y privado en distintos pases de Latinoamrica como Per, Chile, Mxico y Uruguay, trabajando en conjunto con marcas, plataformas internacionales (Speed Rack, Healthy Hospo, Not9to5, The Chaad Project, etc) y articulando con comunidades y actores locales.
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