The Taste of Thursday’s Feat. Alexis Brown
Mixologist Extraordinaire
“Multi-certified Mixologist, philanthropist and industry educator, Alexis Brown, is the founder and executive director of Causing A Stir Causing A Stir is a non profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering minorities, women, and other underrepresented groups in the bar-tending industry. Since 2011, Alexis has also served as the chief curator of her personal brand, Serving Life Behind Bars where she provides hospitality consulting, beverage logistics and staffing for special events.”
April 9th 8pm EST: Bourbon
Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned/Black Widow Manhattan
Classic Cocktail: Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned (Ingredients Needed: Makers Mark BBS or Makers 46, Demerara Sugar, Fee Bro. Black Walnut Bitters, Bigelow Vanilla Chai Black Tea, Distilled Water, Cinnamon Stick Garnish*optional
Signature Cocktail: Black Widow Manhattan (Ingredients Needed: Makers Mark BBS or Makers 46, Punt e Mes Vermouth, Fernet Vallet Mexican Bitter, Fee Bro. Black Walnut Bitters, Whole Orange (1)
April 16th 8pm EST: Cognac Sidecar/Blonde Bomber
We will cover intro to cognac production, history in the black community
Classic Cocktail: COGNAC SIDECAR (Ingredients Needed: Courvoisier VSOP, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Fresh Lemon Juice (3 Lemons), Fine Cane Sugar,
Whole Orange
Signature Cocktail: BLONDE BOMBER (Ingredients Needed: Courvoisier VSOP, Apricot Brandy, Licor 43, Fresh Lemon Juice (3 Lemons), Candied Ginger **optional
April 23rd 8pm EST: Rum Toasted Coconut Highball/ My Brothers Keeper
Intro to rum diversity, will also cover homemade syrups
Coconut Highball: Ingredients Needed: Diplomatico Reserva 12yr, Fresh Lime Juice (6 limes), *Toasted Coconut Syrup, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, La Croix Seltzer Water Coconut, Hibiscus, or Passionfruit flavor)
Signature Cocktail: My Brothers Keeper (Ingredients Needed Diplomatico 12 yr, Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth , Licor 43, Angostura Bitter, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry **optional
April 30th 8pm EST: Scotch
Rob Roy/Co-Quarantine
Classic Cocktail: Rob Roy (Ingredients Needed: Balvenie 14yr, Punt E Mes Vermouth, Angostura Bitters)
Signature Cocktail: Co-Quaratine (Ingredients needed: Balvenie 14yr, Toasted Coconut Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice (6 limes), Fernet Vallet Bitter)
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