Virtual Cocktails: Tiki Drinks

What is Tiki and what’s all the fuss about? The American story starts in 1934 in Hollywood, but the history is much deeper than that. Join spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, for a walk-through Polynesian culture and how it still influences one of the most vibrant cocktail categories today.

Menu:

• Painkiller (Aged Rum, Pineapple and Coconut)
• Jungle Bird (Dark Rum, Campari, Pineapple and Lime)

Skills covered in class:

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

To enhance your experience, order your 750ml bottles of Plantation Xaymaca Rum and Luxardo Bitters 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. 

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