In Aztec mythology, the spirit of the goddess Mayahuel imbued the agave plant with power to soothe the soul. With such enchantment at the heart of agaveās origin story, itās no wonder that spirits distilled from the spiky succulent inspire magic of the mixological kind. Join Brooklyn bartender Matt Levy for this live virtual class where youāll learn how to infuse tequila and mezcal with custom flavors and use these legendary Mexican spirits to craft captivating cocktails.
- While living in Oaxaca, Matt fell (even more) in love with agave-based liquors: These ancestral, generational, celebratory spirits are made with such incredible intention, we donāt need much else to create incredible cocktails with them.
- Find out why all tequila is mezcal, but all mezcal is not tequila as Matt leads off with an introduction to the two distillations.
- Discover how to use infusions of fresh fruit and other ingredients to enhance tequila and mezcal with subtle flavor nuances.
- Learn three drinks that will become essential to your home-bar repertoire: a Paloma spiced with jalapeƱo-infused tequila, a refreshingly bittersweet Monterita, and a Mezcalgroni thatās a smoky twist on the classic aperitivo.
Class length: 90 minutes
We suggest: Gift this class along with our
Authentic Mezcal Infusing Set, which includes a handsome amber glass decanter and 4 tasting cups, all hand-blown by Mexican artisans.
Please note: Our expert mixology instructors create a bar vibe in their classes, with conversation that may include mild profanity and references to the fun of getting buzzed.
Experiences make great gifts! To gift this class, simply purchase the class for the date/time you think will work for your recipient. If that doesnāt work for the recipient, no worries! Send an email that includes your order confirmation number to [email protected] at least 48-hours prior and weāll help get them moved into a scheduled class that works better for them. Please note: By default, order confirmations and event details are sent to the purchaserās email. If you'd like this information to go to your gift recipient instead, select "this is a gift" under your chosen date. Once in your cart, you can enter the recipient's email address and choose a delivery date for the class confirmation email.
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