Overview:
Why not take the office for a winning night out and discover the art of cocktail making? Even if you don't know your vodka from your vermouth you'll be astounded as to how quickly you can grasp the basic tenets of high class drink fixing. Whether you favour the delicate fizz of the Kir Royale or prefer the rush of sipping a well balanced Mojito, you'll discover many new and exciting ways to make and consume alcohol. Unleash your creative side as you are introduced to drink mixing and challenged to come up with your own unique cocktail. Who knows, maybe you'll create a winning combination...
The Bar:
London's only contemporary Scottish bar and restaurant in the heart of the capital on Trafalgar Square, this is a truly unique venue.
The bar at 66 Trafalgar Square is converted from a 19th century bank. It boasts a ground floor bar, a vaulted basement cocktail lounge featuring private booths, a mezzanine restaurant and a private dining room.
Don't know your Manhattan from your Martini?
Even if you're the type who never strays from their standard order of a vodka tonic, you'll be amazed at just how much there is to know about the art of alcohol. Your gracious tutors will take you through the history, trends and even the explanations as to why some cocktails taste just so good. For those of you who just love exploring the bottomless world of mixed drinks you'll love the seemingly endless combinations that await you. Cheers!
How the Evening Works:
You arrive at your central London venue and are treated to an exclusive cocktail and canape reception. Your bartender will begin with a brief history of cocktails and the current trends of the moment. All the bits and pieces that go into the making of a cocktail - from the glassware to the ingredients - will be explained and you'll get some great demonstrations by the professionals and, of course, you'll be invited to taste their creations. You'll learn all about the key ingredients, bases, spirits, mixers and how to blend your very own creation. In teams you will blend from the drinks available to create your own wonderful tasting concoctions and name them accordingly. From the sublime to the disgusting, your efforts will be judged by the professionals.
What Goes in Three Classic Cocktails:
The intricate processes behind three of the world's most famous cocktails- the Mojito, the Martini and the Cosmopolitan will be introduced including a flair demonstration from the head bartender, so you can return as the office 'Tom Cruise'.
Quiz:
There's nothing like a bit of competition to get the creativity flowing, a spot quiz with the head bartender will require 4 people to get behind the bar like a pro and shake as fast as they humanly can and make a drink. The best drink will be judged on taste, presentation and name.
Included:
- Venue hire
- Alcohol, equipment and fresh ingredients
- Canape reception
- Cocktail training
- Cocktail tasting
- Creating original cocktails
Duration:
The event will last roughly two hours.