Amaro is an herbalized spirit that has its origins as far back as Roman times. By the 19th century, many Italian families were producing myriad amari (that’s plural for amaro) using herbs that were found in local habitats. Many aimed their recipes as medicinals, and later became common consumption as a digestif at the end of dinner. Today, in the…
Amaro is an herbalized spirit that has its origins as far back as Roman times. By the 19th century, many Italian families were producing myriad amari (that’s plural for amaro) using herbs that were found in local habitats. Many aimed their recipes as medicinals, and later became common consumption as a digestif at the end of dinner. Today, in the modern cocktail application, amari’s range is so deep and vast that we use them interchangeably as apperitifs, digestifs and most importantly as high-quality components to cocktails. Join spirits expert Christophe Bakunas as you walk through the last 2000 years of amari together in this special hands-on cocktail class! A light snack will be served during class.
Menu:
- Tasting Flight of Three Varieties of Amari including Don Ciccio Carciofo Amaro, Fred Jerbis Amaro and Fernet Branca Amaro
- Negroni Cocktail
- The Paper Plane Cocktail
Skills covered in class:
- Jiggering
- Shaking and straining
- Must-have bar ingredients
- Bar lingo
- Presentation
- Garnishes
- Selecting appropriate ice and glassware
This class will also be available virtually for students who are unable to join us in-person. Login from the comfort of your own home and see and hear the instructor as you ask your questions via the chat feature in Zoom. Whether you choose to join us in-person or virtually, you'll have a great time learning about Amari cocktails!
Learn more about your spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, here.
You must be at least 21 years old to attend class. Please provide valid ID upon check in.