Classic and Historical Whiskey Cocktails with Allan Roth

Image: Can Mustafa Ozdemir — Flickr

Take a trip back in time as we rediscover the cocktails of whiskey’s history. From its original use as a medicinal mixer to its rip-roaring New Orleans reinvention, we’ll explore how this brown spirit has evolved in a glass throughout the decades. We’ll also get into the flavor profiles of whiskey, and the different ways to use it as a base for mixed drinks. By the end, you’ll know how to mix up your own whiskey cocktails at home – and tell the great stories that go along with them.

• Explore the history and origin of whiskey cocktails
• Learn how to use whiskey as a base spirit for mixed drinks
• Become familiar with the flavor profiles of whiskey within a cocktail
• Gain experience making whiskey cocktails and learn proper technique

Guests Will Receive:

• One welcome cocktail
• Three hands-on cocktail-making opportunities
• Palate-cleansing bread and cheese
• Two hours of education, including time for Q&A with an Astor Center instructor