Prepare yourselves for a spirited journey into the history and styles of whiskey, all while learning to craft whiskey cocktails with our instructor, Jena Ellenwood! From NY to Ireland, Scotland to Japan and beyond— we will explore history, lore, and recipes using a variety of whiskey styles and techniques, just in time for whiskey cocktail weather! With Halloween a few days away, expect classic and modern classic whiskey cocktails to delight any reveler and plenty of spirited fun facts (costumes not required). Now we have to ask: Trick or treat?
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
- Popcorn & chocolate for snacking
- A 15% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- The different styles of whisk(e)y
- 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.”