Everyone knows James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred, but do you know why? And how did this secret agent’s tipple evolve into today’s ubiquitous Espresso Martini? The history of the martini is as intricate as any spy movie plot, but few are familiar with how the most famous drink in the world came to be. Join Mystic’s own Anthony Caporale, author and producer of “The Imbible” series of hit New York musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits, to learn how to make a martini that would have made 007 give up his license to kill. Then we’ll jump into classic variations like the Manhattan, and of course we’ll perfect that Espresso Martini! A selection of unique spirits will be provided by Spencer & Lynn Wine and Spirit Merchants of downtown Mystic.
- Historical Martinez
- Classic Martini
- Perfect Manhattan
Anthony Caporale, Director of Spirits Education at New York’s award-winning Institute of Culinary Education will show you how to make incredible drinks using herbs, spices, vegetables and Anthony is an internationally-renowned mixology author, educator, and consultant specializing in the history and science of alcoholic beverages, and works with some of the largest beverage companies in the world. He has been the Director of Spirits Education and Research at New York’s top-ranked Institute of Culinary Education for over a decade, and authored the cocktail chapter of their groundbreaking cookbook, “Recipes for Innovation.” Anthony is also the producer, playwright, and star of “The Imbible” series of NYC-based musicals about the history of cocktails and spirits, which have become some of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time as well as high-volume bar programs. He’s given two “Talks at Google,” he was the featured Cocktail Historian on The Smithsonian Channel‘s “Searching For Secrets: New York” episode, and he recently completed curating an exhibition on Temperance and Trade for Mystic Seaport Museum, the nation’s leading maritime museum. In addition, Anthony served as the National Brand Ambassador for Drambuie Scotch Liqueur and Truvia Natural Sweetener, as well as the Managing Editor for Chilled Magazine, where he currently writes their “Business of Bartending”.
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