Exploring the Tropics: Rum Classics

Rum - the real cure for seasonal depression. Rum cocktails often get a bad rap for being "too sweet". Many of the original tiki recipes created cocktails that are more boozy & bright than sweet & juicy. During this experience you'll get to taste these cocktails as they were originally intended - all while learning about the history of Rum through mid-century America's enduring fascination with Polynesia and Tiki bars. Choose two cocktails for your experience: - Trader Vic's Mai Tai (Original 1944 recipe) - Pina Colada (1964 Recipe from Senor Pico's Bar in San Francisco) - Jungle Bird (1977 Recipe from the Kuala Lampur Hilton Hotel Bar) - Daiquiri (Early 1900's Recipe from the Cuban city of Daiquiri) This experience can also be adapted as a cocktail party with your expert handling the mixology.

Coffee Cocktail Masterclass

The Espresso Martini - the perennial get the night started & keep the night going cocktail. Finding a good Espresso Martini in the city can be hard. This experience will take the guesswork out of what makes a great coffee cocktail by exploring the Original Espresso Martini recipe created by 1980's NYC bartender Dick Bradsell. You might also discover your new favorite coffee cocktail as we explore modern & regional espresso cocktails. Choose the cocktails for your experience: - Espresso Martini (Dick Bradsell 1980's recipe) - No'spresso Martini (Modern take made without fresh espresso) - Carajillo (Mexico City's favorite coffee cocktail) - Morganthaler's Espresso Martini (Cocktail legend Jeffery Morganthaler's version using Cold Brew you can make at home!) This experience can be adapted as a cocktail party with your expert handling all mixology!