By midnight, conversation had lulled to drink-saturated silence. The Philly chapter of the Cocktail Mafia was exhausted, intoxicated, overstimulated - and ready to spread the word about good drinking.

"It was an intense day. . . . But every time we come together to do something like this it really helps us strengthen Philly's cocktail culture," Seibert said. "It helps us push the limits of what we can make."

Acai Spirit Lifter

Makes one cocktail

1 1/2 ounces Acai juice

A couple of fresh ginger slices

2 ounces Siembra Azul tequila

3/4 ounce lemon juice

3/4 ounce agave nectar

Sprig of lemon thyme

1. Muddle the ginger with the agave nectar. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with two scoops (about 11/2 cups) of ice. Shake.

2. Pour into your glass of choice, with the ice. (Andres Sanchez prefers a Reidel glass.)

3. Give the sprig of lemon thyme a slap with your hand to release the oils and aromas. Garnish with the lemon thyme.

Smoky Scorpion Nectar

Makes one cocktail

2 ounces Scorpion Silver Mezcal

1 ounce acerola juice

3/4 ounce fresh mamei (like a cross between papaya and mango)