GW Foodies: Spring Cocktails with Erin Petrey, ESIA BA '08

Location

Online

Event Description

Erin Petrey Join alumna Erin R. Petrey, ESIA BA ’08, for our third event in this entertaining mixology series. Together we will learn how to make two delightful springtime cocktails, as well as learn why we use various techniques for these drinks. We will also learn about bar tools and how to stock your bar! At the end of the demo, we will open up to Q&A for all of your cocktail queries!

The class will begin promptly at 7pm EDT/4pm PDT and is open to all alumni, however space is limited. This event is being offered as part of the GW Foodies event series, and we will be joined by members of the class of 2021 as we welcome them into our alumni network.

Cocktails You Will Learn:

Mojito
Spring Smash

Erin is a proud native Kentuckian and Bourbon evangelist. She is the Cocktail Editor for Bourbon & Banter, where she writes about America's native spirit, cocktails, and culture. She is the Head Mixologist for Course Horse, offers custom private virtual cocktail classes (has taught over 3,000 students in the past year), and also helps teach cocktail classes at the award-winning Columbia Room. With the advent of social distancing, Erin launched a virtual cocktail class and spirits tasting business and has taken her love of cocktails virtual and launched the cocktail video series “It’s 5 O’Clock Here” on her Instagram, @erpdc. She is a bourbon loyalist, gin fanatic, and all-around curious drinker who loves to help others find their next favorite drink.

Materials Needed to Participate Fully (Not Required to Attend):

Mojito

Rum (white or gold)
2 Limes
Rich Simple Syrup (see recipe below, make before class)
Mint (5 sprigs)
Fruit of choice (strawberry, raspberry,
blackberry, mango, jalapeño, pineapple,
watermelon, cucumber, etc.)
For non-alcoholic option: soda water

Spring Smash

Bourbon
1 Lemon
Rich Simple Syrup (see recipe below, make before class)
Fresh Strawberries, Fresh
Raspberries, or Cherry Preserves
Fresh Mint or Basil
For non-alcoholic option: soda water + apple cider vinegar (trust me!)

✦ To make simple syrup: boil 1/2 cup water, remove from heat and dissolve 1 cup sugar in water. Let cool, store in fridge.

Equipment Needed

Paring knife (any small knife works)
Cutting board
Dish towel
Jigger, shot glass, or tablespoon
Strainer (Hawthorne preferred, any fine mesh strainer works)
Fine mesh or tea strainer (not required but very helpful!)
Cocktail shaker or jar with a tight fitting lid or travel mug with lid
Muddler or anything you can use to mash fruit + mint
Lots of ice!
1 Rocks glass (any short glass will do)
1 Highball or Collins glass (any tall glass will do)
Optional: straw

System Requirements

This event will take place via Zoom. Access details will be provided closer to the event date.