Black Mixology Honors

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A cocktail class honoring black mixologists who pioneered and inspired modern mixology and cocktail culture. In this class, we will make a delicious cocktail created by Cato Alexander and honor the Mint Julep kings, Jasper Crouch, Tom Bullock, Jim Cook, and John Dabney.

Date: Friday, February 17th, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm EST

Where: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Ingredients

Alcohol

Brandy

Bourbon

Angostura aromatic bitters

Herbs, Citrus & fruit juice

Mint

1 whole lemon

Pineapple juice

 

Bar tools

Cocktail shaker

Jigger

Fine mesh strainer

Bar spoon

Small knife

Syrups

Simple syrup

Raspberry simple syrup (see recipe below) or raspberry jam

Garnish

Mint

Raspberries (for garnish and the syrup)

Pineapple slice or pineapple leaf

Lemon slice

Ice

Glassware

Copper Julep cup, copper mug, or rocks glass

Pilsner or highball glass

Straws

What to prepare before class:

Raspberry syrup

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup water

Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully strain the syrup into a glass jar, be sure to strain.

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