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Whiskey Tasting & Cocktail Making

If you are a Whiskey lover, then you are going to love this experience. Get ready to mix, muddle and shake up your week with our Whiskey Tasting & Cocktail Making class where you learn how to recreate the classics using your favourite spirit!


1.5hrs | 10 - 50 Guests | $40 per person

This one goes out to the ultimate Whiskey fans! Be enlightened on the different varieties of whiskey around the world, including American, Australian, Japanese and Scottish. Discover some fun facts behind the history of some classic Whiskey cocktails, learn a bartender’s tips and tricks to fashion some funky garnishes too.


WHAT YOU’LL DO:
In this enlightening masterclass, an expert mixologist will guide you through various ways to use Whiskey and enhance its flavour. After a quick demonstration, you'll get hands-on and make four classic cocktails - The Old Fashioned, The Whiskey Sour, The Manhattan and The Mint Julep! Then learn how to fashion some great garnishes to take your cocktails to the next level! By the end of this experience, you will have mastered some classic Whiskey cocktails to recreate for your next dinner party and new bartending tips to test out too!

Housekeeping:

  • Mocktail Options Available | Vegan Friendly

  • Feel free to make one, some or all of the cocktails - it's completely up to you!

  • We would be more than happy to customise this event by featuring your favourite cocktails! Let us know which ones you might like to make and leave the rest to us!

  • Once we have confirmation of your ticket purchase, we will send you all the necessary instructions including your Zoom Meeting ID and Password, a recipe card and a list of ingredients that you personally will need to source and purchase in order to participate in this class.

  • We can cater to different dietary requirements, so please let us know in advance!

  • We would love for you to capture your experience and share with the rest of the foodie community on Instagram via @drool.aus

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Beginner-friendly. Perfect for cocktail appreciators to spirit aficionados and everything in between!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

  • Your fabulous self with an open mind, heart and empty belly.

  • Your ingredients as provided in our ingredients list.

  • Your recipe card as provided by us.

  • All of the equipment that you will require to mix up your cocktails with. However don’t stress if you don’t have any cocktail ware, as we will make suggestions for what you can find at home that will do the trick!

WHO WILL HOST THIS EVENT:

This experience is hosted by Chef Instructor James, who is an Italian Cook, Bartender, Photographer and Videographer. After completing his Masters Degree in Law in Italy, James decided to completely change the course of his life and move down under in pursuit of a new adventure. Having worked with the likes of David Jones Food Hall and Dan Murphy's, James has a great passion and vast knowledge for everything alcohol, with a passion for cocktails and wines. He loves to shed light on the story behind the beverage whilst sharing the art of bartending and all of the experiences that have shaped him.