Batson River Brewing & Distilling Cocktail Classes in Portland, Maine
Ready to step up your at-home happy hour or dinner party hosting game? Join us every Saturday at 3pm throughout the month of March to earn your PHD (Party Hero Degree) from our expert bartenders. Your $35 ticket earns you up-close and personal instruction (witty banter included) in the preparation and enjoyment of two cocktails plus a link to the recipes so you can pull them up on your phone whenever you need them.
Classics & Contemporaries, March 5
After an eye-opening discussion about craft cocktail history and a quick review of basic techniques, one of our friendly bartenders will teach you the art of preparing the perfect Manhattan and the ultimate Negroni. You’ll also learn the science of mixology. Specifically, the amazing difference a small change in ratio/ingredients can make in a cocktail’s flavor.
Batson River Ultimate Negroni Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1oz Riparian Gin,
- 1oz Campari,
- 1oz Carpanno Antica Sweet Vermouth
Steps:
- Stir Gin, Campari & Vermouth in a stirring glass or shaker with ice,
- Strain and pour into a rocks glass with a large ice cube
- Garnish with a twist
Batson River Perfect Manhattan Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2oz Langsford Road Bourbon,
- 1oz Carpanno Antica Sweet Vermouth,
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
Steps:
- Stir Bourbon, Vermouth & Bitters in a stirring glass or shaker with ice,
- Strain and pour into a rocks glass with a large ice cube
- Garnish with a twist