Prepare yourselves for a spirited journey into the history and recipes of All Hallow’s Eve libations around the globe, while learning to craft delicious cocktails! We will explore history, lore, and recipes using a variety of spirit styles and techniques, just in time for Halloween! Expect classic and modern classi?
Class is 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with seasoned Astor Center Instructor Jena Ellenwood.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome whiskey cocktail
- 3 Hands-on opportunities to make cocktails
- An open discussion about cocktail making, bar tools & beyond
- Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
- A 15% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- How to mix drinks with dark spirits such as cognac, aged rum, añejo tequila, barrel aged gin, whisky and amaro
- The history of whiskey distillation and use in cocktails
- Recipes for classic and modern whiskey cocktails
- Practical cocktail making techniques
- Techniques for making your own delicious cocktails at home
Level: Beginner - Beyond Basics
Good for: Seasonal Drinking, Cocktail Enthusiast, Cocktail Curious, Fun with Friends
Style: Hands-on
Food Served: Palate-cleansing bread and cheese.
What people are saying about this instructor:
“Jena is a warm, quirky, and knowledgeable instructor! She has a great sense of humor and a very effective way of teaching.”