Giovanni Martinez
Born and raised in Los Angeles with ancestral roots in the Yucatán, Giovanni Martinez brings 25+ years in hospitality and spirits. A Mayan professional and former Global Brand Ambassador, he has studied craft, culture, and commerce from Scotland to Oaxaca. He is the force behind two of Albuquerque’s most distinct destinations: The Copper Lounge and Los Conejos, and produces and moderates industry seminars while honoring Indigenous histories and traditional spirits.
Mezcal Matters: Indigenous Knowledge, Global Markets, and a Tasting with Tosba Mezcal - $30
A conversation with Ronda L. Brulotte, author of Mezcal in Oaxaca: A Craft Spirit for the Global Marketplace, and mezcal producer Elisandro Gonzalez Molina of Tosba Mezcal, exploring the cultural, social, and economic forces shaping mezcal today. The discussion is paired with a tasting of spirits from Tosba’s portfolio, offering a direct experience of the production and traditions at the heart of Oaxaca’s evolving mezcal industry. Moderated by Giovanni Martinez of Copper Lounge/Los Conejos in Albuquerque.