Garden to Glass: Creating Alcoholic Infusions & Cordials - IN-PERSON CLASS

Using real ingredients and avoiding artificial additives is the first step towards creating more health-conscious and delicious cocktails—something Kaleena at Goldcraft Co. is wildly passionate about! Join us for a hands-on demonstration and tasting where you'll learn how to make three different alcoholic cordials and infusions using herbs, fruits, and vegetables that are accessible through your summer garden or local farmers' market.

In this class, you will:

• Discover the basics of creating alcoholic cordials and infusions.
• Learn about the benefits of using fresh, natural ingredients.
• Explore techniques for blending flavors using herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
• Participate in a guided tasting of three unique alcoholic cordials and infusions.

Whether you're a seasoned mixologist or just starting your journey into the world of homemade alcoholic beverages, this class will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to elevate your cocktail game. Join us for an afternoon of creativity, flavor, and fun!

Please note: 21+ only. This class is demonstration style.

About the instructor:

When Kaleena moved to Chattanooga, TN in 2013, a career in the hospitality industry was the furthest thing from her mind. An aspiring musician, she left Syracuse, NY to join an opening bar team with no bartending experience whatsoever. That leap of faith was a turning point for Kaleena - she immersed herself completely in the world of hospitality. From certifications to educational programs, she approached every opportunity to learn and hone her craft, learning from some of the industry’s leading innovators, mentors, and distillers. Her interest eventually expanded outside of bartending and restaurant management, and in 2016, Kaleena began studying herbalism, volunteering at a local urban farm, and began making bitters at home as a hobby. A true stubborn New Yorker, Kaleena successfully lobbied to reform a House Bill in Tennessee in 2017, which allowed bitters makers to be regulated as non-beverage products in Tennessee.

Shortly after, she signed a lease on a manufacturing facility, and Kaleena launched The Bitter Bottle, the first legal alcohol based bitters in the state of Tennessee. Since launching The Bitter Bottle, Kaleena has worked with a number of entrepreneurs and businesses helping to build brands, coach small business owners, and provide education and beverage inspired events to her community. In 2022, Kaleena began to separate this work from her work with The Bitter Bottle and Goldcraft Co. was born.

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