Episode One:
Bringing the East Village and the
Essence of Italy to Minneapolis
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October 27th & 28th . 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Join Minnesota Ice and famed NYC bitters bar Amor y Amargo at Flora Room for Episode One of PopUp, an exclusive event that brings the vibrant spirit of NYC's East Village and the rich flavors of Vecchio Amaro del Capo to Minneapolis.
The inaugural launch of PopUp will feature an exciting collaboration with Sother Teague and Bruce Shultz of Amor y Amargo. This extraordinary event will showcase expertly crafted cocktails, exclusive to the refined flavors of Vecchio Amaro del Capo—including its Centenary Reserve and Red Hot Edition—and hand-crafted Pure & Clear™ cocktail ice.
This event is open to the public.
Thank you to PopUp sponsor
VECCHIO AMARO DEL CAPO is a renowned Italian herbal liqueur, crafted with a blend of 29 herbs, flowers, fruits, and roots from Calabria. Known for its distinct bittersweet flavor, it features notes of orange, chamomile, liquorice, and peppermint and is best enjoyed chilled, which brings out refreshing herbal aromas and deep flavors.
CENTENARY RESERVE—In 2015, Caffo Distillery celebrated 100 years by crafting the limited-edition Vecchio Amaro del Capo Riserva del Centenario. This singular liqueur is infused using traditional methods and aged in Slavonian oak. The result is a refined spirit, further matured in oak barrels for exceptional flavor. Each exclusive bottle is uniquely numbered, highlighting its rarity.
VECCHIO AMARO DEL CAPO RED HOT EDITION infuses the classic recipe with the bold heat of Calabrian chili pepper, capturing the fiery essence of its homeland. Spicy, energetic, and exciting, this unique edition is best enjoyed chilled, just like the original.
Guest Bartenders
Founder & Beverage Director
Sother Teague, Wine Enthusiast’s Mixologist of the Year in 2017, is the Founder and Beverage Director at Amor y Amargo, one of North America's top 25 bars. Formerly president of the United States Bartenders Guild, Sother is co-host of The Speakeasy on Heritage Radio Network, and is a published author of two books. He worked on the Food Network's Good Eats, and has been featured in Esquire, GQ, The New York Times, and more.
Head Bartender
Bruce Shultz began his career at Eataly's Birreria in the Flatiron District of NYC. He refined his skills under the renowned mentorship of Sasha Petraske and Ben Long at The John Dory. Bruce later collaborated with Erik Castro at Polite Provisions in San Diego, a celebrated 2014 Spirited Award winner for Cocktail Bar of the Year. After successfully opening La Farfalle in Charleston, SC, Bruce returned to his NYC roots in 2021, taking on the role of Head Bartender at the acclaimed Amor y Amargo.
Event Location
200 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Ice is thrilled to present PopUp at Flora Room, a beautiful and intimate cocktail bar tucked beneath Argentinian steakhouse, Porzana, in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Flora Room offers a unique and atmospheric setting, perfect for an unforgettable cocktail experience that is sophisticated and immersive.