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Spirited Away: 10 Virtual Cocktail Lessons To Take This Autumn
Become the designated mixologist of your household with the online classes of these cocktail pros
Let’s face it: This pandemic has many of us yearning for a stiff drink at times, but why not make that tipple a top-notch cocktail? With the classes and workshops offered by these experts, you’ll be shaking and stirring like a pro – and you’ll know more about the fascinating history behind the beverages you love.
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Mixology Masterclasses
Who: T.T. Liquor in London
How: Worldwide shipping
T.T. Liquor is the destination for high-end cocktails and spirits in London, with pre-lockdown experiences on offer ranging from classes to tastings, supper clubs and film nights. Now, their Shoreditch location has been transformed into a studio from which they present their interactive virtual Mixology Masterclasses. Class fees cover a box containing professional equipment, premium spirits and mixers, as well as a mystery ingredient. Boxes are delivered a few days before the event, wherever you are in the world. During a 2-hour masterclass via Zoom, the mixologist outlines core techniques and takes you through a number of cocktail creations – providing feedback as you mix and shake along. Each class is rounded off by a cocktail competition, which you can only stand a chance to win if you incorporate the mystery ingredient. Public classes run every other Friday at 7pm GMT. Private classes are offered from 6 people and up.
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Mastering The Classics
Who: Raines Law Room in NYC
How: No shipping necessary
With two locations in New York City, Raines Law Room is the go-to place for classic cocktails in an intimate atmosphere. Attention to detail is key here. Now, they’ve taken that experience online. From the Sazerac to the Gibson, you’ll delve into the history of classic cocktails, as well as learn how to make them. Led by Jena Ellenwood, each 30-minute online class includes demonstrations and a Q&A session. You’ll also be sent recipes and a reading list for you to keep exploring the world of libations. On 6 November there’s a class on Classic Cocktails, while the Speakeasy class on 4 December explores history in liquid form through a selection of pre-Prohibition and Prohibition-era drinks.
Virtual Cocktail Tastings
Who: Sazerac House in New Orleans
How: Curbside ingredient pickup in New Orleans
The Sazerac House is the grand home of New Orleans’ world-famous cocktail, where you learn about its history and taste its appeal. Their expert bartenders now lead 45-minute virtual cocktail classes via WebEx and Facebook, in which you discover fascinating details about the classics, as well as try your hand in making them. In November, you can sign up for a virtual whiskey walking tour with the distillery team, join a chocolate and rum pairing session, attend a seminar on the Prohibition era with a drinks historian, and learn how to build an old-fashioned bar. Each session includes the demonstration of one signature cocktail. The sessions are complimentary, while cocktail kits with the ingredients for each cocktail will be available for pre-order and curbside pickup with 10% of proceeds going to benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.
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Virtual Italian Mixology Class: Bittersweet Symphony
Who: Curious Appetite in Florence
How: US shipping for private classes
Ah, to be sipping an aperitivo on a beautiful piazza… If your Italian wanderlust reaches peak levels, an Italian cocktail class offered by an expert in Florence might just be the (bittersweet) medicine. You’ll learn how to hack the perfect Negroni and make sparkling bittersweet cocktails, plus variations on them, while discovering more on the drinks’ history. You’ll come to know what the iconic Italian liquors are, what brands you should choose, as well as the dos and don’ts of Italian drinks culture. Zoom classes start at 1pm PST/4pm ET (10pm Italy time). For private groups, curated cocktail kits are available for shipping within the US.
Shake Strain Done
Who: Prose And Politics in Washington, DC
How: No shipping necessary
Drink better cocktails at home without obscure liquors or fussy techniques – that’s the premise of J.M. Hirsch’s Shake Strain Done: Craft Cocktails at Home. The James Beard Award winning writer and editor presents his new book in a virtual event with bookstore Prose and Politics on 14 November. The fact that many cocktail recipes call for hard-to-find ingredients or list complicated steps only serve to frustrate home cocktail makers, Hirsch argues, and he proposes a better way. Examples would be a “new White Russian” that is much lighter than the original (using coconut water instead of cream), a feisty gin and tonic with black pepper, or a Scorched Margarita using the broiler to char lemons and limes. Event participation is free with sign-up, but a ticket including a copy of the book is available here.
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Welsh Gin And Môr
Who: Three Wine Men & Susy Atkins in the UK
How: UK shipping
Calling all gin lovers! On 19 November, gin expert Susy Atkins will lead an online tasting of Welsh gin and môr (Welsh for ‘sea’). She will explain how to make the perfect gin, and how to pair gin with food. Participants in the UK can order a hamper full of Welsh gin and nibbles to taste along with Susy. The pack includes a Small Batch Gin from Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, inspired by flavours dating back to Druid times; a Crafted Gin Jin Môr from Anglesey Seasalt/Halen Môn; as well as snacks of salami crisps, artisanal cheese and crackers.
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A Taste Of Miami
Who: Miami Culinary Tours
How: No shipping necessary
Crank up the heat, put on your favourite beach shorts, and imagine yourself in sunny Miami with the Zoom cocktail class by Miami Culinary Tours. After learning how to make yourself a perfect Cuba Libre, you’ll get the chance to sip and chat with other participants before moving on to discover the secret behind creating a great Mojito, which has everything to do with working with precision. The last and final cocktail is the Cantinera Teresita’s favourite Daiquiri. The presenter, a genuine Miami insider, will tell you about the historical and cultural significance of these tropical libations along the way. Classes are given seven days a week; participants will get an ingredient list so they can prepare ahead.
Kubarz Cocktail Club
Who: Kubarz in Australia
How: Shipping within Australia
Australian cocktail and pop-up bar company Kubarz was already offering fun, interactive cocktail classes pre-COVID, and they quickly pivoted to a virtual service, including a logistics system shipping cocktail kits and ingredients all over Australia. There are live classes built around rum, tequila, vodka and gin based cocktails. In the vodka class, for example, the mixologist takes you through the steps to make a Caipiroska, Moscow Mule, Espresso Martini and Watermelon Fruitini at home. If this isn’t already sounding like a lot of fun, the MC adds music, dancing, trivia and chats with fellow participants to turn it into an unforgettable experience. The classes are such a hit that the company is thinking of continuing the classes post-pandemic.
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Autumn In Toronto
Who: Toronto Common and Eating Through TO
How: Shipping to Toronto (inquire for other Canadian cities)
Microevent organiser Toronto Common teamed up with food tour company Eating Through TO to bring a series of online cocktail classes focusing on one spirit per session. With that spirit, sommelier and cocktail expert Mackenzie Putici demonstrates 3 different autumnal cocktails. His recipes don’t require premium or obscure ingredients, instead he makes use of teas, juices and even jam so that it becomes easy to recreate the drinks on your own. Classes are held Sundays from 4 to 6 pm (EST). A cocktail box good for 12 drinks will be shipped to your door prior to the event.
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Cocktails 103: Classic Cocktail Sours
Who: Stoneburner and Seaplane Kitchen in Seattle
How: Ingredient box pickup in Seattle
There’s something about sour cocktails: they make your mouth pucker, yet leave you feeling so refreshed and lively. But, as you’ll learn in this class, it’s all about the balance, too. Erik Carlson, bar director at Stoneburner and Seaplane Kitchen, will teach you about the unique components of a traditional sour cocktail. You’ll be making a classic sour with egg whites such as a Whisky or Pisco Sour, as well as exploring adaptations, such as the Expat. Participants receive detailed instructions on ingredients and recipes for the syrups used in class. The ‘Class with Ingredients’ ticket includes a box with necessary spirits and bitters available for pickup. On 7 November, you can still join the class on Punch cocktails.
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