Cocktail Class – Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails

Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails by Shannon Mustipher is a remarkable work of cocktail writing. Crafted based on her experience building a tropical drinks focused menu for Gladys Caribbean in Brooklyn, this book pays homage to the roots of Tiki while also presenting drinks with a stunning contemporary feel. The classic Tiki formula, developed by Donn Beach in the 1930s, forms the basis of these drinks – rum, fruit juice, sweetener, and spice, often multiples of each, combined with crushed ice and spectacular presentation. Yet Mustipher offers a beguiling spin on this classic idea, bringing different spirits and syrups to play, finding unique ways to incorporate spice and fruits, and generally putting a fresh face on the Tiki movement. 

In this class, Evan Christie will mix up drinks from Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails by Shannon Mustipher. Expect variations on classic Tiki drinks and entirely unfamiliar creations. These cocktails use a wide range of ingredients and techniques, including some very exciting infusions and ingredients that don’t usually work their way into Tiki drinks. Join us for this jubilant exploration of tropical-inspired drinks from one of the best books published on the subject in the last several years.

Must be 21+ to attend.