F&B FLORIDA 2019

Armando Rosario
Master Mixologist & Spirits Educator
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits


Born in Mozambique, East Africa, Armando Rosario graduated from Hotel Training School in Algarve, Portugal. Has spent 30 years of his life passionately pursuing the art of the crafted cocktail. Only by traveling across the globe, relentlessly seeking education and mastery did he earn the designation Master Mixologist. His “Make It Fresh and Keep It Simple” philosophy has been torture tested by winning cocktail competitions the world over, as well as, developing cocktails in the beverage meccas of New York, and the mega casino resorts of Las Vegas, Nevada. Armando’s expertise has been highlighted extensively with features in national publications such as, The Wall Street Journal, The Tasting Panel and Cheers, who named him “The Best Bartender in America” in 2009. Making his home in Orlando, Florida as Executive Director of Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits, the largest wholesaler of wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks in the world, Armando’s mantra now drives much of the powerhouse beverage programs at Disneyworld & Disneyland Parks, Universal Studios Orlando, Hard Rock Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and Bahama Breeze to only name a few. In addition to accreditations by Wine & Spirits Education Trust of London, USBG Master Accreditation levels 1 & 2, The Rum University 5 Day Rum Course, C.S.S. by Society of Wine Educators, Tequila Certified by C.R.T, Armando is the holder of a Cachaça Specialist Certification, which was given by World-Renowned Marcelo Câmara. Armando holds a BARSMARTS and BAR Ready certification additionally.

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