Daniel De Oliveira

After a decade of bartending during the cocktail renaissance in some of Chicago’s most prolific accounts, like BOKA and Mercadito, Daniel further developed his expertise through various roles in brand marketing and distributor sales. He then spent 8 years building brands, educating bartenders, and creating memorable cocktail experiences far and wide before becoming a Mixologist for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Illinois.

In his current role, he helps nurture and build the SGWS portfolio of world-class spirits, from education to cocktail creation. Additionally, Daniel is a leader on the front lines, helping SGWS reinvigorate the community and culture in Chicago’s cocktail industry.