The Fundamentals of Crafting Cocktails: BarMaster Class Series

The Fundamentals of Crafting Cocktails A BarMaster Class Series

Ever wonder how bartenders learn to craft thousands of exquisitely distinct cocktails? Award-winning Summit House Bar Director Bobby Frascella II will share his secrets of success with you in this three-session BarMaster Class live online series, to be enjoyed with family or friends in your own home.

Cocktail construction, as noted in the renowned cocktail book “The Cocktail Codex,” begins with understanding of the six cocktail templates from which all others are created. Each core cocktail, while a standout on its own, acts as a blueprint for crafting other cocktails in a “family”. Master the mechanics of each and you can master and create any cocktail. Bobby will show you how to start your journey exploring this rich world of libations. 

Note: This three-session course is Part I of a two-part series. A second three-session course, to be held later this year, will cover the remaining three cocktail templates not examined in Part I.

Classes run about 90 minutes, during which you can expect to:

- Explore the origins and flavor profile of each core cocktail featured

- Deconstruct each of its key component including the function of each ingredient(s), how to create flavor balance and the role of technique (shake/stir, glass selection, ice, etc.) 

-Learn about a highlighted ingredient and how to make it from scratch

-Use your newfound knowledge to make two cocktails 

Prior to each class, you’ll receive a Zoom invitation and instructions to swing by Summit House to pick up a cocktail kit that includes ingredients to make two perfect cocktails.During each live session, Bobby will take you step-by-step through the drink creation process.

Kit pick-up dates are listed below, but will be the Saturday prior to the zoom class. All classes will be recorded, edited and then sent out to the email addresses provided at time of purchase.

You'll need professional bartending tools to jump behind the stick with us at Summit House! If you previously participated in a BarMaster Class series, you should have a full professional bartending tool kit already. If it’s your first time, you can add your kit to your order at checkout. The tools will be yours to keep and enjoy for years to come.

Part 1:   Total Cost: $295  Dates: March 21st, April 25th, May 23rd 

1st Class:  March  21 at at 7pm;  Kit pick-up: March 19th

Core Cocktail: Highball

Highlighted Ingredient:  Beet Shrub (cold process)

Two Cocktails: : Beets by Fuego* + SH Aperol Spritz

Tools Needed:  Koriko tins, Japanese jigger, Hawthorne strainer, Fine strainer, bar spoon:  

2nd Class:  April 25th at 7pm; Kit pick-up: April 23rd

Core Cocktail: Daiquiri

Highlighted Ingredient: Simple syrup (stirring)

Two Cocktails:  Pisco Sour +High Five

Tools Needed:  Koriko tins, Japanese jigger, Hawthorne strainer, fine strainer, bar spoon  

3rd Class:  May 23rd at 7pm;  Kit pick-up: May 21st

Core Cocktail:  Old Fashioned

Highlighted Ingredient:  Cane sugar syrup (blender)

Two Cocktails:  Ti’ Punch + Improved Whiskey Cocktail 

Tools Nedded:  Mixing glass, Japanese jigger, Hawthorne Strainer, Bar spoon, muddler