Thursday, April 28, 2011

WORLD COCKTAIL WEEK


My love of all things Merivale continues.
May 5 - May 13
www.merivale.com will be hosting various master cocktail classes at a range of their venues. Over 10 events and counting....

Magnificent 7 'Live' (above): is a 12 month search for the most talented bartender in the country. 7 competitors will battle it out in front of a live audience. Where: Ivy Main Bar Cost: Free When: Thursday 12 May 7pm


Cocktail Express! All aboard... Meet at the Cocktail Express Host at the Ivy Lawn pick up your tokens then enjoy canapes and cocktails at four selected city venues. Where: Starts from Ivy Lawn Cost: $65pp includes 4 cocktails & canapes When: Thurs 5 May and Tues 10 May 6-8pm


Cuban Rum Masterclass: Mixologist Mikey Enright and Havana Club Ben Davidson conduct run tastings before showing you the art of making Cuba's most famous cocktails like the Daiquiri and Mojito. Where: Pool Club L4 Cost: $65pp including 3 cocktails, Rum tastings and canapes When: Thurs 5 May 6pm - 730pm


Gin Masterclass: Learn more about the obscure juniper berries with expert mixologists. Where: Gin Garden Establishment Cost: $65pp includes 3 cocktails, gin tastings and cucumber sandwiches When: Wed 11 May 6pm - 730pm


My favourite ;) Tequila Masterclass: Tequila maestro Phil Bayly and Mikey Enright take you through the history of Tequila and cocktail making techniques. Where: Ms Gs Cost: $65pp includes 3 cocktails, tequila tastings and canapes by Dan Hong When: Mon 9 May 6pm - 730pm


Tiki Cocktail Class: Learn the art of making Pina Colada, Mai Tai and the ever deadly Zombie. Each student will make a classic Tiki cocktail with the best winning a Tiki drink set. Where: Lotus Potts Point Cost: $65pp includes 3 cocktails and canapes by Dan Hong When: Sat 7 May 6pm - 730pm


Russian Standard Vodka Masterclass: Learn about Russia's favourite spirit. Make Caipiroskas with seasonal berries and Asian fruits. Where: Ivy Terrace Cost: $65pp includes 3 cocktails and canapes When: Fri 6 May 4pm - 530pm


Whiskies of the world: What's the difference between whisky and whiskey? Chivas brand ambassador and Den's resident mixologist guide you through a tasting history from Scotland to Japan. Where: The Den Ivy Cost: $65pp includes whisky tasting, 3 cocktails and canapes When: Fri 6 May 4pm - 530pm

There are many more events, visit
http://www.merivale.com/ for more information and join the fun! ;)

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