Virtual Cocktails: Most Refreshing Summertime Cocktails, Ever!

Who doesn’t love sitting outside in summertime enjoying a refreshing tippler of a cocktail that uses bright, seasonal fruit? Our spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, certainly does, and he’s going to teach you formulas for dialing back the alcohol just a bit so you can enjoy a few before cooking dinner.

Christophe’s two favorites take a little prep work, but the syrups we’re making can be used for so much more, like adding to lemonade for a gorgeous mocktail, or drizzled over pancakes or waffles. Let’s get going!

Menu:

• Gosh Garden Daiquiri with Rum, Homemade Rhubarb Juice and Basil Syrup
• Summer Fragola with Tequila and Strawberry Syrup

Skills covered in class:

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

If you would like to make the cocktails with Christophe during class, please see the recipes for advance prep work.

To enhance your experience, order your 750ml bottles of Plantation 3 Stars Rum and Azunia Tequila Blanco 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.