Virtual Cocktails: Sweet vs. Sour: How to Customize Cocktails

This virtual cocktail class will walk you through two of the most important non-alcoholic components in cocktails; how they work unilaterally as well as in unison. Spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, will break down sugar and acid within several classic cocktails, and you'll get a minute-by-minute personal experience in how they change, enhance or destroy your cocktail. This is a must class for the home bartender that wants to explore the nuances of structure and balance in their cocktails, and the perfect road map on how to customize
cocktails for your friends who have a different palate then your own.

Menu:

• Classic Negroni vs. The Go South Negroni!
• The Classic Rum Knickerbocker vs. The Kicker

Skills covered in class:

• Cocktail components and flavor dynamics
• Jiggering
• Stirring vs. shaking
• Must-have bar ingredients
• Bar lingo
• Presentation
• Garnishes
• Selecting appropriate glassware

To enhance your experience, we have created a well-rounded bar package for you featuring Citadelle Gin, Journeyman Rye, Plantation Xaymaca Rum and Mata Vermouth Blanca. Order all four 750ml bottles of high-quality spirits for curbside pickup from The Chopping Block Lincoln Square on Wednesday through Friday from 12-5pm, or Saturday from 10-4pm. 

Upon registration, you’ll receive the recipes and equipment list. You have the option to make the cocktails of your choice before class, with Christophe during class, or after class. It’s your happy hour!

We would like to thank Cream Wine and Spirits, a family-owned distribution company, for sponsoring the product for this class. Products can be found at Binny’s or independent retailers.

Our virtual cocktail classes, via Zoom, are a fun opportunity to watch your spirits expert in action. Our Zoom moderator will make sure your questions submitted through the chat option are answered during or after class. 

Got questions about our virtual classes? Check out our FAQs.