Virtual Iconic Italian Cocktails

Viva Italia! Have you ever smelled the air in Florence or the magical scent of the Italian Alps? Italy can be justifiably argued as the heart of European gastronomy (don't tell the French!) for its love of food and drink. Join spirits expert Christophe Bakunas in this virtual cocktail class paying homage to the generations of fragrant amaro, vermouth, herbal spirits, liqueurs and distillers from Italy. Enjoy three cocktails and take a walk through the Italian countryside.

Menu:

• Negroni (Gin, Campari and Sweet Vermouth)
• The Last Word (Grappa, Herbal Liqueur and Maraschino)
• The Perfect Martini (Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Dry Vermouth) 

Skills covered in class:

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

Learn more about spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas.

Join this cocktail 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. Prepare and taste the cocktails as you enjoy a delightful evening expanding your spirits and cocktail-making knowledge. Ask your questions of the instructor yourself during this interactive class.

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