Amaro is a boutique craft cocktail caterer offering bespoke bar curation and service for private parties, wedding receptions, corporate events and all sorts of celebrations. Based in Palm Springs, California and Portland, Oregon & serving the surrounding areas of both cities.
With so many details to keep track of, we know planning a big event can be daunting. Fortunately we live for the details. We bring our extensive knowledge of wine, beer and spirits - as well as professionalism and creativity. Our goal is to give you complete peace of mind, with every detail handled and your bar exactly as it should be on your big day.
THE LIVES OF THE PARTY
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![Dean , co-founder of Amaro Bartending Palm Springs]()
Dean
Leading the SoCal team, Dean has worked across a multitude of settings from posh wine cafes to formal French dining to rough & rowdy dives. From that he stitched together an ethos that bartending exists at the intersection of a perfectly made drink, a safe & inviting space, and hospitality from a host that genuinely enjoys making people happy.
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![Kate of Amaro Bartending Portland]()
Kate
Amaro Bartending’s chief alchemist and a badass mainstay of high-end Portland bars, Kate recently joined the team to oversee management of Amaro’s Portland operations. With a resume that reads like a who’s-who of the PDX cocktail scene, Kate has honed her drink creation skills to perfection 🏳️🌈
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![Jevar of Amaro Bartending Palm Springs and Portland.]()
JeVar
With a flair for the theatrical, lead bartender JeVar has been with Amaro Bartending from day one. A master of the craft, it's an experience in itself to watch JeVar whip up cocktails with speed, precision and a ton of style. At the same time, he brings a sharp wit, a quick laugh and a sense of joy that guests love.
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![Twilia, co-founder of Amaro Bartending Palm Springs.]()
Twila
Amaro co-founder and Coachella Valley native, Twila helped launch Amaro Bartending in 2016. Taking the reins of the behind-the-scenes daily operations, her deep experience as a long time small business owner is instrumental in keeping the lights on and the spirits flowing. Μιλάει και ελληνικά.
OUR SERVICES
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The big day. Let us curate a bar and custom menu that reflects the essence of your reception. Working hand in hand, we'll design bespoke cocktails inspired by the details that matter most to you.
Prior to your wedding we offer an optional cocktail tasting party. Invite some friends - and Amaro will host an intimate and lively sampling from a custom flight menu built around your unique requirements.
We always focus on locally sourced ingredients from our locations in Palm Springs and Portland, including hand-crafted syrups and infusions, carefully chosen spirits, fun micro brews, and excellent wines.
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Dinner parties with perfect cocktail pairings. A rum punch for your backyard BBQ, or maybe Manhattans on the patio. Perhaps a fresh Mai Tai for your tiki pool party. Our professional opinion is most parties can be vastly improved with the addition of a bar.
Whether it's a birthday party, family reunion, anniversary, or just an excuse to gather - let us help free up your time and elevate your event by handling the drink service.
Events at our locations in both Palm Springs and Portland can be custom designed around any theme, aesthetic or occasion. Let us know what you're dreaming up. We'll work together to create an end-to-end bar program for your party, and provide friendly, sociable bartenders to serve your guests.
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Easily one of our favorite types of events, and one we especially put a great deal of effort and attention into curating. This is an expanded version of the cocktail tasting that is offered with our wedding reception packages.
Tastings can be built around any theme, but typically start with the common and move quickly towards the esoteric. Each flight is served to guests with a detailed description and backstory for context. This sparks lively discussion as we parse flavors and compare tasting notes.
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Office holiday parties, back to the office mixers, and hosted happy hours.
Amaro is happy to provide bartending and service as a backdrop to office socializing, or if you'd like something more engaging and interactive: combine a corporate event with a Cocktail Class or Cocktail Tasting format.
Past clients include Wieden+Kennedy, Nike, On Running, WeWork, Adidas, Everlane, Ferguson Wellman and Environments.
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Cocktail 101: If you're new to mixing, maybe you've wondered when it's appropriate to shake a drink and when to stir - or maybe you're curious about how to achieve that crystal clear ice found in fancy cocktail bars.
Cocktail 102: Perhaps you're not such a beginner, and would like to have a discussion about the finer aspects of dilution, utilizing "milk washing" to clarify a cocktail, or executing Portland's original favorite Spanish Coffee without burning your eyebrows off?
Classes can be enriching and informative for all skill levels. They work best in small to medium group settings and can also be done virtually. They're fun, interactive and engaging - with plenty of "sampling" along the way.
