New Sips:
Svedka Colada
Svedka Colada - I received word this week that Svedka Vodka will be releasing a new flavor on June 15th. Colada is what you might expect given the fact that it was inspired by the Pina Colada, and is flavored with coconut, pineapple, and mango.
Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao - This is a new curacao that was developed to be a revival of a traditional orange liqueur. The authentic spirit was created by Cognac Ferrand president Alexandre Gabriel with help from David Wondrich. The talk indicates that this is an excellent curacao and may become your new light orange liqueur of choice.
Read This:
When the Keg Is Gone, and It's Time to Call in a Pro - An excellent article on The New York Times with tips on hiring a bartender for your party.
Venus Transit: Drink in the Love - The Intoxicated Zodiac is one of my favorite blogs and I love Gwen Sutherland Kaiser's cocktail celebrating last week's Venus Transit is one of the best uses of cherry-flavored vodka I have tried in some time. The ingredient that makes it stand out? A spice syrup made with cardamom, cinnamon, and clove.
USBG and Diageo World Class U.S. Finale - Chris Milligan reports on the U.S. round of this world class competition? on his blog The Santa Fe Barman. The finalist list is impressive, as it should be because when all is said and done the very talented international winner will become Diageo World Class Global Ambassador - a dream job in the industry. Also, Milligan's "recipe for a great bartender" is spot on: "Combine two parts wisdom and one part charm, add a dash of hospitality and garnish with a friendly smile..."
Old-fashioned Vinegar-based 'Shrubs' Shaking up the Cocktail Scene - Kuwait Times reported this week on one of the growing mixology trends, the shrub. These drinkable vinegars are showing up more and more and this article is a great introduction.
Video: 50 Ways to Open Your Beer - If you have two minutes to spare, check out this fun video that was featured on the KegWorks blog this week. Consider this an educational film because we have all been there: ice cold bottle of beer and no way to open it. The weirdest options have to be those that use body parts and while I think it takes talent to open a beer with the skin of your forearm, the belly button opener is simply disgusting. My solution to the problem was finding an unobtrusive opener for my key chain as my keys are almost always nearby. Obviously, that is far less amusing than the video's solutions.
Mixology 101 at Planet Dailies - If you are in the Los Angeles area you may want to check into the Mixology 101 at Planet Dailies on June 25 and 26 with Salvatore Calabrese. These two-hour classes will run through basic and advanced techniques, new and old cocktails, and more. To save time, here is the press release:
WHO: London-based "Maestro" Salvatore Calabrese and LA's own Joseph Brooke, resident bartender at Mixology101 at Planet Dailies.
WHAT: Everyone - from amateur aficionados to mixology masters - could use a brush-up on their cocktail skills.? For two nights this June, Maestro Calabrese and his protege will share the best-kept tricks and techniques for making the perfect cocktail at your next party--they will demonstrate how to measure, shake, pour and garnish everything from a classic martini to some exciting summer-inspired specialty cocktails. For $30, liquor enthusiasts will be treated to a class, cocktail tastings and specially-selected appetizer pairings, and maybe even have a chance to get behind the bar themselves.
WHEN: Monday, June 25th at 5:00 pm: "Journey Through the Classics"
Classic cocktails (Martini, Old-Fashioned, etc.) along with tips & tricks for making them to perfection
Tuesday, June 26th at 4:00 pm: "Sizzling Summer Entertaining"
Summer-centric cocktails and how to pair with food, featuring:
Choke Delight + Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Spicy Fifty + Buffalo Wings
Salty Martini + Salmon Filet
Pea Pod + Pineapple & Orange Chicken
Jamaican Sangria + New York Strip
Other cocktails: Zucchini Reposado, At The Market
(Classes will last approx. 2 hours. The public should RSVP to RSVP@breadandbutterpr.com; space is limited and first-come, first-serve).
WHERE: Mixology101 at Planet Dailies
The Original Farmers Market LA
6333 3rd St., Suite O20 (second-level)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
ABOUT SALVATORE CALABRESE: Long recognized as one of the leading cocktail personalities in the world, the man affectionately known as the "Maestro" worked his way through Europe's finest hotels, experimenting with new and old spirits and mixing his own exotic creations along the way. His extensive work with cognacs has earned him a reputation as one of the world's best experts, and his list of prestigious honors includes multiple Class Awards and a Chevalie du Cognac award.? Calabrese is highly sought after as a teacher of master classes around the world, and currently can be found as the resident mixologist at his namesake bar Salvatore at London's Playboy Club.
About JOSEPH BROOKE: Rising star Joseph Brooke has quickly become one of LA's best-known bartenders thanks to his work at local hotspots like The Edison, Copa d'Oro and Next Door Lounge. As a struggling actor in New York, Joe found bartending to be more than a side job - it was a calling.? Now in Los Angeles over 6 years, Joseph has made a name for himself through his creative and unique concoctions behind the bar, as well as his service-oriented bartending philosophy. A recent winner of NBC/LX TV's show "On The Rocks," and the Crowd Favorite at 2011's "LA's Best Bartender" competition, Joseph has made his home at Mixology101 by taking Salvatore Calabrese's unique techniques and putting them into practice daily as Head Bartender.
About MIXOLOGY101: Mixology101 at Planet Dailies offers unique and intriguing cocktails crafted from Salvatore Calabrese's extensive knowledge and experience with breathing fresh life into classic drinks.? Signature cocktails are a mix of new and old spirits, fresh juices and varied liqueurs, with special syrups, infusions and even bitters created in-house from secret recipes.? Featured creations include the Spicy Fifty; the Breakfast Martini; Hollywood Bubbles; and the Farmers Martini, an homage to the history of the Original Farmers Market, featuring Gin or Vodka, Salvatore Calabrese's Bitters a dash of?Blue Curacao and Champagne.
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