Bacardi Center of Excellence

Bacardi Center of Excellence The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management FIU is home to the Bacardi Center of Excellence.

This educational partnership focuses on developing learners of beverage management, fine spirits, industry innovation, sustainability and entrepreneur.

Throwback Thursday to our Beverage Summit! 🥂We wanted to circle back and say a huge thank you to everyone who took the t...
10/08/2026

Throwback Thursday to our Beverage Summit! 🥂

We wanted to circle back and say a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to join us and put their best foot forward in helping shape the future of hospitality leaders.

Your time, knowledge, support, and commitment to our students continue to make experiences like this possible. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part in making this year’s Beverage Summit so meaningful. 💙💛

The judges are in. ⚡️Meet the industry professionals taking their seats at the judges’ table for Speedpour 2026. With ex...
10/06/2026

The judges are in. ⚡️

Meet the industry professionals taking their seats at the judges’ table for Speedpour 2026. With experience, expertise, and a sharp eye for every detail, they’ll be putting our competitors’ speed, technique, creativity, and ex*****on to the test.

Who has what it takes to impress the panel?

Speedpour 2026 | November 12

Stay tuned. The competition is getting closer. 🏆🍸

Join us on October 13 for a Martini Masterclass exploring the technique, balance, and details behind one of the world’s ...
10/01/2026

Join us on October 13 for a Martini Masterclass exploring the technique, balance, and details behind one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. Learn what goes into creating a polished martini from start to finish with Robert Ritter.

✨ Open to FIU students and industry professionals!

📅 Date: October 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, HM 175

Come sharpen your martini knowledge and join us behind the bar. Link in bio! 🍸

The time has come… 👀🍸We’re officially revealing our 2026 Speedpour Mentors & Mentees!Each competitor has been paired wit...
09/23/2026

The time has come… 👀🍸

We’re officially revealing our 2026 Speedpour Mentors & Mentees!

Each competitor has been paired with a mentor who will help guide, challenge, and prepare them as they make their way toward the Speedpour stage. 🔥

The pairings are set. The countdown is ON. ⏳

We hope you’re just as excited as we are to see what these teams bring to Speedpour 2026! 🏆🍸

From Miami to the US Open 🎾☕️ What an unforgettable few days in New York!We had the opportunity to return to the US Open...
09/10/2026

From Miami to the US Open 🎾☕️ What an unforgettable few days in New York!

We had the opportunity to return to the US Open with Lavazza, experience the tournament, explore the grounds, and watch our students bring their creativity to the Lavazza Suite. Seeing Laura and Francesco showcase their winning Coffee in Good Spirits creations on such an incredible stage was the perfect way to close out the trip.

A huge thank you to Lavazza for continuing to create opportunities for our students and for making experiences like this possible. We are so grateful for the partnership, the hospitality, and another amazing US Open in the books. 💙☕️🎾

Until next time, New York!

09/08/2026

Day 2 and our final day at the US Open 🎾☕️

Today, Chezco and Laura had the opportunity to showcase their Coffee in Good Spirits winning drinks in the new Lavazza Suite, serving guests throughout the day and bringing their creations to the US Open stage.

It was an incredible success and the perfect way to wrap up our time here. We’re so proud of them and grateful to Lavazza for continuing to create opportunities like this for our students.

Tomorrow, we head back home with some unforgettable memories! ✈️💙

08/28/2026

Experiences like these go beyond the classroom. ✨ They give our students the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals, gain new perspectives, and discover the many paths a career in hospitality can take.

A special thank you to Cody Russell Mashni for showing us around and making this experience possible!
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Kickers Country Bar
PETE'S BAR
Surfer [The Bar] Jax Beach] Jax Beach
Lucky’s Bar
Mango’s Beach Bar 2.0 🥭

07/17/2026

The countdown has begun. ⏱️
Fast hands. Steady pours. Zero room for error.
The competition is almost here…
Are you ready? 🍸
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07/13/2026

Tiny martinis are having a major moment. 🍸

Is the Tiny Tini just a trend, or is it here to stay? Bartenders Guild Treasurer Andrew Ramirez shares his thoughts on why these mini cocktails have become so popular while showing us how to make one.

What do you think? Is the Tiny Tini here to stay, or is it just a passing trend? 👀

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