For The Love Of Cocktails is Las Vegas’ three-day premier mixology charity event, featuring seminars with industry leading mixologists, a grand gala cocktail reception with hundreds of handcrafted cocktails and a Meet The Masters of Wine Dinner at Aureole. The event benefits the Helen David Relief Fund for bartenders affected by breast cancer. The Grand Gala features over 30 mixology stations with mixologists from Las Vegas and around the nation showcasing original cocktail recipes crafted with the freshest ingredients and the finest spirits. Indulge in hors d'oeuvres, pristine libations, and vibrant live entertainment. The event is held from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at miX Lounge, located on the 64th floor of Delano Las Vegas.
 
Enjoy a unique blend of cocktail culture and avant-garde wine tastings at the Meet The MGM Masters Wine Dinner at Aureole. Taste classic champagnes along with rare vintage wines hand selected by MGM Resorts master sommeliers from the Ste. Michelle portfolio, each paired with one of a kind dishes from the kitchen of acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer, inside Mandalay Bay. Eat, drink, and learn from our all-star line up of wine and cocktail masters Steven Geddes (Charlie Palmer Group), Jason Smith (Bellagio), Nick Hetzel (Aria), Tony Abou-Ganim (The Modern Mixologist), Dale DeGroff (King Cocktail) and Francesco Lafranconi (Southern Wine & Spirits).