SOBEWFF Turns 21: Now That The Festival Is "Legal," Here Are the Booziest Events

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) may be South Florida's most anticipated culinary week of the year but with hundreds of wine and spirits producers and countless bartenders — it's also the booziest.

As in years past, 2022's SOBEWFF offers ample opportunities for cocktail-loving festival-goers to get their buzz on, but with 90 plus events, picking and choosing where you'll wet your whistle is no easy task. So we've done the heavy lifting and rounded up the more, shall we say, spirited of the bunch.

From fan favorites like the Art of Tiki to newcomers such as Make It Miami, here's our guide to SOBEWFF's booziest events, listed in chronological order.

Steak and Whiskey hosted by chef Michael Symon

You can be sure of two things at celebrity chef Michael Symon's Steak and Whiskey event: a hearty buzz and a lot of beef. Get ready to sink your teeth into juicy hunks of steak masterfully cooked by 20 of the nation's top chefs. After you've had your fill, head to the bar and enjoy whiskey-based cocktails. 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, February 24, at Jungle Plaza, 3301 NE First Ave., Miami. Tickets cost $175 at sobewff.org.

Art of Tiki Cocktail Showdown

Paradise can be found at SOBEWFF's Art of Tiki,  where eventgoers can imbibe an array of classic and reinvented tiki drinks as South Florida's top bartenders duke it out to be crowned King or Queen of Tiki. This year's contestants include bartenders from Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery, the Sylvester, and Salvaje Miami. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, February 25, at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $95 at sobewff.org.

Cigars and Spirits

Take in South Beach's dazzling vistas from the Kimpton Angler's hotel rooftop while enjoying a hand-rolled cigar and a smooth whiskey. This opulent affair allows partygoers to sample fine bourbons, scotches, and other whiskies and learn a thing or two about the unique flavor profiles of spirits and cigars alike. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, February 25, at Kimpton Angler's Hotel South Beach, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. TIckets cost $115 at sobewff.org.

Craft Cocktail-Making Master Class hosted by Sweet Liberty

This master class, led by the libation experts at Miami Beach's Sweet Liberty, takes you on a spirited exploration into cocktail-making, from crafting the perfect martini to stocking your home bar. Better yet, you'll get to sample four of your creations, making for a well-lubricated Saturday afternoon. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at Sweet Liberty, 237 20th St., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $95 at sobewff.org.

Rock your Rosé presented by Chateau d'Esclans

If your mantra is "rosé all day," then hightail it to Chateau d'Esclans' Rock your Rosé shindig. Once inside, you'll transport to an afternoon in St. Tropez, complete with hors d'oeuvres inspired by beach clubs in the South of France, live tunes from French DJs, and plenty of Chateau d'Esclans' Whispering Angel rosé. 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, February 26, at W South Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $175 at sobewff.org.

Tacos and Tequila hosted by Aarón Sánchez

Stroll around this mouthwatering soirée that brims with tacos from beloved spots such as Taquiza and El Primo. With tacos in one hand and a tequila cocktail in the other, you'll party the evening away at this spicy beachside fiesta. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, February 26, at North Venue Beachside at Delano, 1 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. Tickets cost $175 - 250 at sobewff.org.

Make It Miami: A 305-inspired Tapas and Cocktail Party hosted by Michelle Bernstein and Gio Gutierrez

If anyone knows how to throw a Magic City-themed party, it's chef Michelle Bernstein and well-known mixologist Gio Gutierrez. This walk-around event will take your palate on a journey through unique Miami flavors in both solid and liquid form. Regarding the libations, Gutierrez says, "If you know anything about me, you know you'll be sipping on some premier cocktails like smoky margaritas and rum old fashioneds." 10 p.m. to midnight Saturday, February 26, at Jungle Plaza, 3301 NE First Ave., Miami. TIckets cost $95 at sobewff.org.