Little Rituals: Crafting Cocktails with Purpose and a Nod to History

2026 Summer Cocktail Camp Interview with a Mixologist: Aaron DeFeo from Little Rituals By Asonta Benetti Aaron DeFeo has been an Arizona cocktail sensation since pouring his first Gin Rickey at Tucson’s Casino del Sol almost two decades ago. After filling his trophy case with local and national accolades, including the Arizona Restaurant Association’s “Mixologist of the Year” in 2013 and two finalist placings for GQ ’s Most Imaginative Bartender award, DeFeo moved north, partnering with Bitter &