Shaken or Stirred? Find Your Perfect Cocktails at Jardin
How could you not want to go to a cocktail class? Craft cocktails are becoming more and more prevalent in bars across the world and Jardin Restaurant in West Palm Beach is no exception. The open bar and in the restaurant allow for open conversation between guest and mixologist. This is exactly what Deanna wants her cocktail classes to consist of. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to creating these craft drinks and could not be more happy to share it with you.
The class starts off with some history and a little demo, then it’s time for some fun – you get to shake, pour, and most importantly DRINK your own cocktails. At this particular class, we created a total of five cocktails – some full drinks and some we shared with other classmates.
Let’s be real, you cannot drink five cocktails in two hours and drive home. Deanna is showing you techniques, flavor combinations and even how to make SHRUBS. You know, those fancy things they’re slinging into your cocktails at your favorite bar? A shrub is essentially water, vinegar and sugar with a flavoring of some sort. We had the privilege of seeing Deanna create a strawberry balsamic shrub (and even take some home!)
On that same note, along with the cocktails Jardin provides a bite to pair with each of them. First, We started off with savory madelines – so fluffy and absolutely delicious.
Some of the other bites included dates wrapped in pancetta and stuffed with coat cheese, Crispy cauliflower with maple yogurt, cashews and pickled grapes and smoked fish in a yucca chip with an everything bagel crumble. I was equally impressed with the food as I was with the cocktails. Jardin has paid so much attention to the details of their food and beverage and it is well appreciated!
The next class will be held on March 19th, 2017. Tickets are $70+tax+tip.
Jardin is located on 330 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
For more information visit http://www.jardinrestaurant.com/cocktail-classes/