Mastering Modern Classics: NYC Cocktails

in-person90min

Description

Without knowing it - a handful of bars opened at the turn of the century in NYC that would revitalize cocktail culture around the world. Notable bars like Milk and Honey, Death & Co., Employees Only, Pegu Club originated or popularized cocktails we now consider Modern Classics. In this experience we will dive into these cocktails as well as celebrate the history of these bars, bartenders and their legacy. Choose two cocktails for your experience: - Gold Rush; Milk & Honey, T.J. Siegal - Oaxaca Old Fashioned; Phil Ward, Death & Co. - Penicillin; Milk & Honey, Sam Ross - Paperplane; Milk & Honey, Sam Ross/Toby Maloney - Old Cuban; Audrey Sanders, Beacon - Ready, Fire, Aim; Steve Schneider, Employees Only This experience can also be adapted as a cocktail party with your expert handling the mixology.

Expert

5

Matt Merlino

Bartender

Hello! I have over a decade of experience managing bars, restaurants, & creating original cocktails. Hosting is my passion. I love sharing my knowledge of spirits and the technique that goes into mixing a great cocktail. My past work with brands: Patron, WeSake, Los Dos, Boisson, Gallery Media Group, Douglas Elliman, Loro Piana. My cocktails have been featured in Martha Steward Weddings, Forbes, Cosmopolitan & People.

What’s included

  • All Alcohol and Shipping
  • Cocktail Ice

What’s required from you

  • Clean and ample space to host experience
  • Time to chill specified items (you will receive instructions upon booking)
  • Time to receive materials via delivery and set aside where Experience will take place
  • Table & Chairs
  • Note Taking Tools (Optional)

Alcohol

Montenegro, Amaro

Serves 8 people per item

Famous Grouse, Blended Scotch

Serves 8 people per item

Banhez, Mezcal Joven

Serves 8 people per item

Planteray Rum, Original Dark Rum, NV

Serves 8 people per item

Four Roses, Bourbon Whiskey

Serves 8 people per item

Aperol, Aperitivo (375ml)

Serves 8 people per item

Sommariva, Prosecco di Conegliano Brut, NV - FI

Serves 6 people per item

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