Virtual Cocktails: Rum 101

It’s the power of sugar cane! Rum, rum and rum is so manifold in its styles and flavors one hardly knows where to begin. Where did rum originate? And why are there so many different types of rum? Did you know that rum is made in 63 countries? Join our spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, as he answers these questions, and takes
you on an informative and enlightening journey into the three main styles of rum -British, Spanish and French- in this fun virtual class.

Menu:

• Hotel Martinique House Cocktail
• Hemingway Daiquiri

Skills covered in class:

• Jiggering
• Shaking, straining and stirring
• Must-have bar ingredients
• Bar lingo
• History of cocktails and punches
• Presentation
• Garnishes
• Selecting appropriate ice and glassware

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

Complete your evening, and order one of our charcuterie and cheese plates to enjoy during your cocktail class available for curbside pickup on Saturday, 3/20 from 12-2pm.

To enhance your experience, order your 750ml bottle of Plantation 3 Stars White Rum and 750ml bottle of Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Rum for curbside pickup from The Chopping Block Lincoln Square on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-5pm, Friday from 12-4pm, or Saturday from 12-2pm.

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.