The Negroni R&D Lab - Live Tour
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Date
01 Sep, 2026 -
Location
SF, Austin, NYC, CHI -
Event Type
In Person -
Open for
Registration Required
The Negroni R&D Lab - Live Tour
RSVP HERE: Negroni R&D Lab Tour with Daniel Kutch and Olivia Cerio
ABOUT THIS LIVE CLASS TOUR:
Negroni Week is next month, and we are getting ready!
Italian Portfolio Ambassadors Daniel Kutch and Olivia Cerio are visiting four cities across the US to lead hands-on master classes exploring Negroni trends, inspirations, and provocations.
We’ll look at how top bartenders around the world are interpreting the Negroni through their unique cultural lenses, plus tips for developing your own and getting it on the menu.
Bartenders, this is an incredible opportunity to try out new tools and techniques and level up your cocktail creativity!
Check out all the tour dates below!
TOUR DATES:
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- The Negroni Reimagined: Cutting-edge riffs + what’s trending
- Industry R&D Techniques: Level up efficiency + creativity
- Making The Menu: Practical tips for getting your drink on the list
Event Details:
- These are in-person events.
- They are only open to US bartenders 21+.
- Space is limited. RSVP required.
About Your Hosts:

Daniel Kutch
Italian Spirits Brand Ambassador
With a professional background in hospitality and trade advocacy — plus an Italian heritage — Daniel Kutch (aka DK) is proud to authentically represent Campari’s iconic Italian brands.
DK’s deep understanding of guest experience, cocktail culture, and operations comes from 13 years in restaurants, cocktail bars, and hotels in California and NYC, as well as time with several premium brands.
Along the way, he’s been able to learn from bars and distilleries around the world. These perspectives, plus an endless enthusiasm for the industry he loves, are the foundations of his work as an ambassador and educator.
Follow DK at @dkisbitter.

Olivia Cerio
Italian Spirits Brand Ambassador
With a background as an on-premise specialist for Campari and extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Olivia Cerio brings these iconic brands to life with authenticity and passion.
Her journey, which started in restaurants in BOH, moving to front of house and eventually into a brewer and Brand Manager role for a New York Farm Brewery, reflects her deep-rooted love for the field.
Her deep-rooted passion for plant life and botanicals, Italian culture, and the rich tradition of eating and drinking ingrained in her heritage informs her genuine dedication to her role as a Brand Ambassador. She approaches her responsibilities with a desire to educate and empower hospitality professionals. Olivia’s goal is to ensure that those serving these brands not only feel knowledgeable but also deeply connected, fostering an authentic enthusiasm for the products they offer.
Follow Olivia at @aperoliv.
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