Reminds us of… Tiki Oasis 2011 Theme, South of the Border

Presented by Julio ‘Jules’ Gutierrez

Join us for this captivating discussion about exoticism and Tiki culture south of the border. Learn about Tiki’s birthplace in Tijuana and how mixed cocktails with tequila and aguardiente (rum) may have been the first tropical "Tiki" drinks invented before the term was coined. Discover how the south of the border has continued to influence Tiki culture now and into the future. 21+ includes two sample cocktails.

Julio ‘Jules’ Gutierrez is the acclaimed bartender behind the traveling bar project, Chuntikis. Traveling throughout the western states and south of the border with his signature pop-ups, he’s gained recognition in the cocktail and Tiki community. Gutierrez was named an Imbibe 75 Person to Watch in 2023 and was featured as a Savage Fenty model highlighting his “body” of work. He not only offers inventive, immersive drinks but also fosters cultural education and representation within the craft cocktail and tropical scene. @Chuntikis