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 and 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.

To enhance your experience, we recommend you’re using the same spirits as Christophe during class. Reserve your spirits package now that includes Azunia Tequila Blanco, Citadelle Gin and Journeyman Not a King Rye Whiskey, and indicate when you would like to pick it up at Lincoln Square prior to the class. We'll have it ready when you arrive, and you'll pay for the spirits at pickup. This package is priced at $153.25, and that price includes tax.

Menu: 

• The Margarita vs. The Daisy
• Whiskey Sour vs. The Old Fashioned

Skills covered in class:

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

You can choose to join this demonstration class virtually from the comfort of your own home where you'll be able to see and hear the instructor and ask your questions via the chat feature in Zoom. Or, experience this hands-on class in person in our state-of-the-art kitchen at the Merchandise Mart: Sign up here. Stir and shake the cocktails as you enjoy noshes and a delightful evening expanding your spirits knowledge. Ask your questions of the instructor yourself during this interactive class.

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!

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.