Mastering Vodka Cocktails: Beyond the Espresso Martini

Vodka may be known for the Espresso Martini — but its cocktail history runs far deeper.

In this interactive class, we explore three iconic vodka cocktails that shaped modern cocktail culture and redefined what vodka can be behind the bar.

You’ll receive guided instruction on how to craft:

• The Classic Vodka Martini – clean, chilled, and precisely balanced
• The Lemon Drop – bright citrus with the perfect sweet-tart finish
• The Cosmopolitan – the cocktail that transformed pop culture and became a global phenomenon

We’ll dive into the history of the Cosmopolitan and its explosive rise in the late 1990s, when it became the signature drink of Sex and the City, helping usher vodka cocktails into a new era of sophistication and style.

Along the way, you’ll learn proper stirring and shaking technique, citrus balance, vermouth ratios, and how to build a cocktail that’s both elegant and intentional.

You’ll sample all three cocktails, then choose your favorite to craft yourself with guided instruction.

This is vodka beyond the basics — refined, iconic, and far more versatile than you remember.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Western Reserve Distillers