San Antonio Cocktail Conference: That’s a Wrap
Jan 26, 2013
"By all accounts, the second San Antonio Cocktail Conference was a smashing success." Read the full story from the San Antonio Express-News here, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference: That's a Wrap."
Daytime @ Nine - Cocktail Minute with Jake
Dec 28, 2012
Jake Corney, Head Bartender at Bohanan's mixes up a Dominicana. View Daytime @ Nine's full segment here, "Cocktail Minute with Jake."
Daytime @ Nine - HeartGift
Dec 28, 2012
Daytime at Nine's Cassandra Lazenby documented baby Samuel's journey to life-saving heart surgery provided by HeartGift San Antonio. View the first installment of this Daytime @ Nine segment here, "HeartGift."
San Antonio Travel Guide
Dec 27, 2012
"From January 17-20, enjoy the best cocktails San Antonio has to offer." Read the San Antonio Travel Guide's full story here, "San Antonio Travel Guide."
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Dec 27, 2012
'The San Antonio Cocktail Conference started off 2012 with a big, long sip, inspiring some to serve and others to lounge. It’s coming around again." Read San Antonio Magazine's full story here, "Looking Back, Moving Forward."
Jazz up your January with the Cocktail Conference
Dec 26, 2012
San Antonio Living stopped by Bohanan's to mix up classic cocktails with head bartender, Jake Corney and talk about the SA Cocktail Conference with spokesperson, Cathy Siegel. View SA Living's full segment here, "Jazz up your January with the Cocktail Conference."
Cocktails Expected to Create Stir in Downtown San Antonio
Dec 21, 2012
"Bohanan’s Restaurant & Bar is spearheading the effort for the second annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference, to be held Thursday, Jan. 17, through Sunday, Jan. 20 in numerous bars and hotels across downtown San Antonio, designed to revive 'the art of the cocktail.'" Read the San Antonio Business Journal's full story here, "Cocktails Expected to Create Stir in Downtown San Antonio."
Daytime @ Nine - Esquire Tavern and SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
Dec 21, 2012
"Cathy Siegel, with San Antonio Cocktail Conference, talks about the conference and how tickets would be a great gift. Houston Eaves, Esquire Tavern Bar Manager, and Lutfy Flores, owner of SoHo Wine & Martini Bar, show us some samples of what kind of cocktails to expect at their respective events." View Daytime @ Nine's full segment here, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference."
Cocktail Conference: Shaken or Stirred?
Dec 19, 2012
"The second annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference is itself on tap for January 17-20, and it promises to be big." Read San Antonio Current's full story here, "Cocktail Conference: Shaken or Stirred?"
Cocktail Conference Stirring Things Up in San Antonio
Dec 17, 2012
"From Jan. 17 through Jan. 20, various downtown-area venues will take part in the Second Annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference. The event will make the Alamo City the hot spot for cocktail novices and enthusiasts, industry experts and sponsors." Read the San Antonio Business Journal's full story here, "Cocktail Conference Stirring Things Up in San Antonio."
Through the Grapevine: Cocktail Conference Upping Ante.
Dec 09, 2012
"The first conference was a smashing success for many reasons. It gave national exposure to a fairly new cocktail scene in San Antonio and Texas. It brought in big names in the industry to share their skills and knowledge. But most important, it raised $57,000 for HeartGift." Read the San Antonio Express-News' full story here, "Through the Grapevine: Cocktail Conference Upping Ante."
Daytime @ Nine - Chad Carey of The Monterey
Dec 07, 2012
"Chad Carey, Co-Owner of The Monterey, shows us a great looking brunch dish and talks their involvement with the San Antonio Cocktail Conference." View Daytime @ Nine's full segment here, "Chad Carey of The Monterey."
Daytime @ Nine - Cocktail Friday with Bohanan’s
Dec 07, 2012
On Cocktail Friday, Jake Corney, Bohanan's head bartender, shows us how to make a brunch cocktail called the Golden Cadillac. View Daytime @ Nine's full segment here, "Cocktail Friday."
SavorSA.com - Salud! SA Cocktail Conference Back for Another Round in January
Dec 06, 2012
"The San Antonio Cocktail Conference, which premiered in San Antonio this past January, is coming back after the new year with promises of a little more of everything." Read SavorSA's full story here, "Salud! SA Cocktail Conference Back for Another Round in January."
Austinist - Drinks: San Antonio Cocktail Conference Returns in January
Nov 21, 2012
"After an impressive debut last year, the San Antonio Cocktail Conference returns for a second run." Read the Austinist's full story here, "Drinks: San Antonio Cocktail Conference Returns in January."
Austin360.com - San Antonio Cocktail Conference Returns; Tickets on Sale Thursday
Nov 15, 2012
Austin360.com Blogger, Emma Janzen got the 411 on the 2013 San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read the full story here, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference Returns; Tickets on Sale Thursday."
StarChefs.com - San Antonio Cocktail Conference
Jan 30, 2012
Several staff members from StarChefs.com were in town throughout the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the photos from their time in San Antonio here, "StarChefs.com - San Antonio Cocktail Conference."
John Lermayer’s Interactive Cocktail Lab
Jan 27, 2012
About.com Cocktail columnist, Colleen Graham attended Interactive Cocktail Lab, a seminar where participants learned first-hand how to "shake drinks, cut garnishes, stir and rim, and came out with a far deeper understanding of the basics." View the full post here, "John Lermayer's Interactive Cocktail Lab."
About the San Antonio Cocktail Conference
Jan 26, 2012
About.com Cocktail columnist, Colleen Graham talked up the San Antonio Cocktail Conference in her blog just before the big event. View the full post here, "About the San Antonio Cocktail Conference."
Cocktail Hour Will Last for Four Days in SA
Jan 22, 2012
San Antonio Express-News Spirits writer, Jennifer McInnis talked all things San Antonio Cocktail Conference the weekend before our inaugural event. Read the full story here, "Cocktail Hour Will Last for Four Days in SA."
Eat My Words: Pourology 101 Comes to San Antonio
Jan 18, 2012
Texas Monthly Executive Editor, Patricia Sharp blogged about the San Antonio Cocktail Conference in her blog, Eat My Words. Read the full post here, "Pourology 101 Comes to San Antonio."
It’s Sasha’s World, We Just Drink Here (If We’re Lucky)
Jan 18, 2012
The San Antonio Current chatted with world-renowned bar owner, Sasha Petraske about San Antonio, his ambitions, and all things in between, including the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read more here, "It's Sasha's World, We Just Drink Here (If We're Lucky)"
Sasha Petraske Shows His San Antonio Love
Jan 17, 2012
Food Republic blogged about Sasha Petraske, one of the pioneers of the cocktail renaissance and about the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read the full post here, "Sasha Petraske Shows His San Antonio Love."
One on One with Mark Bohanan
Jan 16, 2012
Meet Mark Bohanan, the Owner/Executive Chef of Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood and the man behind the upcoming San Antonio Cocktail Conference. "One on One with Mark Bohanan."
San Antonio Cocktail Conference Raises The Bar
Jan 15, 2012
The San Antonio Cocktail Conference made the front page of the Taste section in this story by columnist, Jennifer McInnis. Read the full story here, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference Raises The Bar."
Cocktail Conference Contest
Jan 13, 2012
With a little help from Jake of Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood and Lu of SoHo Wine & Martini Bar, Monica and Miriam of KABB FOX 29's Daytime @ Nine went head-to-head in a cocktail throwdown, with HeartGift San Antonio Executive Director Cathy Siegel choosing the winner. View the entire segment to see whose cocktail came out on top, "Cocktail Conference Contest."
Drinks: San Antonio To Host Inaugural Cocktail Conference This Month
Jan 11, 2012
The Austinist blogged about the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference and how Texas is creating a buzz on the cocktail scene. Read the entire post here, "Drinks: San Antonio To Host Inaugural Cocktail Conference This Month."
NSIDE - Cocktail Conference
Jan 11, 2012
HeartGift San Antonio, Bohanan's Prime Steaks & Seafood and NSIDE Magazine sat with San Antonio Living's Shelly Miles to talk up the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the entire interview here, "NSIDE - Cocktail Conference."
HeartGift Saves Lives
Jan 06, 2012
HeartGift San Antonio's Executive Director, Cathy Siegel, spoke with KABB FOX 29's Ernie Zuniga about how HeartGift is working on bringing in another child for life-saving heart surgery and how participation in the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference helps make that happen. View the entire interview here, "HeartGift Saves Lives."
Cocktail Friday
Jan 06, 2012
San Antonio Cocktail Conference Event Coordinator, Jenny Rabb and Bohanan's bartender, Jake Corney stopped by Daytime @ Nine to talk SA Cocktail Conference, aperitifs and digestifs. Check out the full segment here, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference."
Bartenders Mix It Up For Good Cause At Cocktail Conference
Jan 06, 2012
San Antonio Business Journal columnist, Andi Rodriguez, wrote about how the San Antonio Cocktail Conference is helping children from developing countries receive life-saving surgeries. View the entire story here, "Bartenders Mix It Up For A Good Cause At Cocktail Conference."
S.A. Cocktail Conference Building Momentum
Jan 06, 2012
Downtown San Antonio blogger, Ben Olivo, wrote about the excitement building up around the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read the full post here, "S.A. Cocktail Conference Building Momentum."
Texas’ First Cocktail Conference Debuts in San Antonio
Jan 04, 2012
Emma Janzen of the Austin American-Statesman and Austin 360, blogged about Texas' first cocktail conference. Read the full blog post here, "Texas' First Cocktail Conference Debuts in San Antonio."
Cocktail Friday with Ocho Lounge at Hotel Havana
Dec 23, 2011
Ocho Lounge Bartender, Meg McGuire and Bohanan's Manager, Carlos Faz stopped by Fox News First to mix up cocktails and talk about the upcoming San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the full segment here, "Cocktail Friday."
Sasha Petraske Is Launching A Cocktail Conference
Dec 21, 2011
On December 21, 2011, Grub Street, New York Magazine's food and restaurant blog wrote a blog post about cocktail connoisseur, Sasha Petraske and his role in the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read the full post, "Sasha Petraske Is Launching A Cocktail Conference."
San Antonio Cocktail Conference Tickets On Sale
Dec 21, 2011
On December 21, 2011, the San Antonio Express-News wrote about San Antonio Cocktail Conference tickets being on sale. Read the full article, "San Antonio Cocktail Conference Tickets on Sale."
Sasha Petraske Founds A Cocktail Conference
Dec 20, 2011
On December 20, 2011, New York Times, Imbibe, and Saveur.com writer, Robert Simonson blogged about Sasha Petraske and the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read the full post, "Off The Presses: Sasha Petraske Founds A Cocktail Conference."
HeartGift Helps Another Child
Dec 16, 2011
HeartGift Executive Director, Cathy Siegel talked to Fox News First anchors, Ernie Zuniga and Monica Taylor about Jose, a 15-year old patient from Honduras. Jose was brought to San Antonio by HeartGift to have surgery to repair a hole in his heart. Proceeds from the inaugural San Antonio Cocktail Conference will go to HeartGift. View the full segment here, "HeartGift Helps Another Child."
Cocktail Friday with Cinco Vodka
Dec 16, 2011
CINCO Vodka co-founder, Kim Azar and Bohanan's Bartender stopped by Fox News First to mix up an Ivy Gimlet and talk about the upcoming San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the full segment here, "Cocktail Friday."
About.com Booze News: December 14
Dec 14, 2011
About.com Cocktail columnist, Colleen Graham featured the San Antonio Cocktail Conference in the December 14 edition of Booze News. View the full post here, Booze News: December 14, 2011
Cocktail Friday with SoHo Wine & Martini Bar
Dec 09, 2011
SoHo Wine & Martini Bar co-owner, Lu Flores and Bohanan's Manager, Carlos Faz stopped by Fox News First to mix some drinks and talk about the upcoming San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the full segment here, "Cocktail Friday."
Cocktail Conference Will Raise Money for HeartGift
Dec 02, 2011
HeartGift San Antonio Executive Director, Cathy Siegel and Bohanan's bartender, Jake Corney were in the Fox News First studios talking to Ernie Zuniga about large format ice and the upcoming San Antonio Cocktail Conference. View the full segment here, "Cocktail Conference Will Raise Money for HeartGift."
Mixing Things Up Downtown
Nov 03, 2011
The November/December issue of On the Town E-Zine features the inside scoop on the San Antonio Cocktail Conference. Read it here, "Mixing Things Up Downtown."
SA Cocktail Conference is coming! Be there or be Square!
Aug 11, 2011
Shortly after the Express News ran the first article mentioning the conference, Texas Yankee picked up on the scoop. Read their blog post, "SA Cocktail Conference is coming! Be there or be Square!" on TexasYankee.org.
Cocktail Festivals Hope to Create More Enthusiasts
Aug 10, 2011

On August 10, 2011 The San Antonio Express News first gave mention to the San Antonio Cocktail Conference as the buzz started spreading around local bartenders. Read the full article, "Cocktail Festivals Hope to Create More Enthusaists."
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