Intro

Question 1

Who is the South America Brand Ambassador for Flor de Caña Rum?

Answer 1

Karen Alvarez

Question 2

What is the significance of bartenders in the context of South American cocktail culture?

Answer 2

Bartenders shape what we drink and how we tell our stories to the world

Question 3

Name one of the panelists who is a renowned food and drinks journalist.

Answer 3

Sorrel Moseley-Williams

Question 4

What is Clase Maestra?

Answer 4

The largest bartender convention in the region

Question 5

What is the role of the bartender community in South America?

Answer 5

To strengthen the professional side of bartending and inspire collaboration

Question 6

Which South American country is associated with the distillate Singani?

Answer 6

Bolivia

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Many bartenders find inspiration from ______ in South America.

Answer 7

ancestral flavors

Question 8

What does the cocktail ‘Amazonian Night’ at Santería Bar celebrate?

Answer 8

The sacred roots and rituals of Peruvian culture

Question 9

True or False: Limonaria ants are traditionally considered a ritual food by indigenous communities.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the focus of the Carnaval Bar’s unique menu?

Answer 10

An immersive journey guided by mystical guardians

Question 11

What is the significance of the cocktail ‘Ayahuasca’ at Carnaval Bar?

Answer 11

It blends native ingredients and tells a story through its flavors

Question 12

What festival in Chile features over 60 cocktail bars and emphasizes responsible consumption?

Answer 12

La Coctelera Festival

Question 13

Which cocktail week transforms Buenos Aires into the epicenter of Latin American mixology?

Answer 13

Buenos Aires Cocktail Week

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The trend of using local products and creativity is often referred to as ______.

Answer 14

farm to table

Question 15

What type of spirit is Cocalero known for?

Answer 15

A unique botanical spirit distilled from coca leaves

Question 16

What does the cocktail menu at Sofá in Argentina resemble?

Answer 16

A playful storytelling device corresponding to letters of the alphabet

Question 17

How does Bakers Bar in Uruguay connect cocktails to local narratives?

Answer 17

Through themes of resilience and culture

Question 18

What is the purpose of telling stories through cocktails in South America?

Answer 18

To honor origins while pushing creative boundaries

Question 19

What does the term ‘liquid voices of South America’ refer to?

Answer 19

The people behind the bars and their contributions to cocktail culture

Question 20

What is the significance of the Tahuantinsuyo in South American history?

Answer 20

It was a powerful civilization that cultivated legacy ingredients

Question 21

Name an ancestral beverage made from fermented corn.

Answer 21

Chicha

Question 22

True or False: The Inca Empire only influenced Peru and Bolivia.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the role of events like Clase Maestra in the bartender community?

Answer 23

To share knowledge and strengthen bar identity

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The cocktail ‘Chucula Daiquiri’ is inspired by a traditional Amazonian drink made from ______.

Answer 24

ripe plantains

Question 25

What does Tres Monos Bar produce that exemplifies local flavor?

Answer 25

Their own cider, whiskey, and gin

Question 26

How do bars like Nicanor use narrative in their cocktails?

Answer 26

By giving emotional meaning and connecting to regional symbolism

Question 27

What is the common desire highlighted across beverage trends in South America?

Answer 27

A desire to honor our origins while pushing creative boundaries.

Question 28

How important is storytelling in building a strong bar concept today?

Answer 28

It is crucial for balancing narrative with creativity and authenticity.

Question 29

What do local ingredients, house-made spirits, and emotional storytelling signify in South America?

Answer 29

They reflect the evolution of South American identity behind the bar.

Question 30

What initiative is named 'Liquid Voices of South America'?

Answer 30

A visual and emotional tribute to the bartenders shaping the region.

Question 31

What does the South American bartender spirit represent?

Answer 31

Passion, struggles, and identity.

Question 32

What does sustainability mean for bartenders in South America?

Answer 32

It reflects responsibility and a necessity grounded in real efforts.

Question 33

What is the main goal of Alquímico's community support program?

Answer 33

To create cocktails whose profits support community initiatives.

Question 34

What specific initiative does Alquímico support with its cocktail profits?

Answer 34

Installing a clean water purification system.

Question 35

What type of spirits does Destilería Andina produce?

Answer 35

Peruvian spirits based on traditional, endemic recipes.

Question 36

What is Matacuy?

Answer 36

A herbal liqueur made with a variety of Andean herbs.

Question 37

What reforestation initiative did Destilería Andina start?

Answer 37

Planting native trees for every bottle sold.

Question 38

How many native trees has Destilería Andina planted so far?

Answer 38

Over 30,000 native trees.

Question 39

What does La escuelita del barrio Mujica aim to address?

Answer 39

Humanitarian sustainability.

Question 40

What is a key question posed to panelists regarding sustainability?

Answer 40

What do you believe is the next frontier for sustainability?

Question 41

What are the three reflective questions posed at the end of the seminar?

Answer 41

1. What unites us as a region looking toward the future? 2. What challenges do bartenders face in preserving traditions? 3. What role can our region play in the global mixology landscape?

Question 42

What does the future of South American mixology depend on?

Answer 42

The soul we pour into the ingredients.

Question 43

What resource is provided for exploring the bar scene in South America?

Answer 43

A map of the region’s top bars.

Question 44

What does the speaker encourage the audience to do after the seminar?

Answer 44

Follow the bars and bartenders mentioned and visit the countries.