Elizabeth recounts the delicious and racy history of one of America’s most fascinating cities by way of three of its iconic drinks: The Sazerac, The Hurricane and Café Brulôt. In this class she will demonstrate how to make each of these drinks, using their ingredients and the history of their creation to tell the story of the music, cuisine, and architecture of New Orleans.
While the Hurricane may be New Orleans’ most famous drink, the Sazerac is full of history and is arguably one of the country’s oldest cocktails. Café Brulôt, an intoxicating combination of coffee, brandy, spices and citrus, which is then flambéed, was savored by John Ringling (of circus fame) who remarked “What better than to taste the pleasures of heaven while beholding the fires of hell?”
Each participant is served three drinks, nibbles from a cheese and fruit platter, learns how to make each drink and receives recipes.
Class lasts approximately 1½ – 2 hours.
All presentations are also available as in-home cooking classes. The components of each demonstration may be presented separately or together. Pricing will vary.
