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Power of the Palate: Virtual Happy Hour Series with Maker’s Mark

April 14, 2020 - April 18, 2020

IG LIVE Virtual Happy Hour Schedule

It’s time for a drink. Join us and Maker’s Mark all week on IG Live at 6pm CST as we feature live cocktail demos from top bartenders, a live chef demo, and education about whiskey with the Black Bourbon Society.

Schedule:

Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Cocktails & Conversations: Enhancing your craft as a bartender. What are the judges looking for during a cocktail competition? Conversation with Nate Rogers of Beam Suntory Multicultural Specialist, Philadelphia.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020: Cocktails & Conversations: How to create winning drink to wow an audience? Conversation with Thandi Walton, Atlanta Power of the Palate Winner 2018
Thursday, April 16, 2020: Education of Bourbon: Exploring the tasting notes of bourbon within your palate. Conversation with Samara Rivers of Black Bourbon Society
Friday, April 17, 2020: Chef’s Table: Live Cooking Demonstration. Featuring Chef Meika Johnson and NFL Athlete Jacob Martin
Saturday, April 18, 2020: Winner’s Circle: Live Cocktail Demonstration Featuring Pour Me Perfection, Houston Power of the Palate Winners 2019 and Pubby Longway

View ingredients of all the demonstrations below to join in the fun.

Featured Cocktail Recipes

All week our featured mixologists are demonstrating how to make tasty cocktails at home. Make sure to pick up the ingredients to join in the fun.

Maker’s Mark Old Fashion

Wednesday’s Demonstration

1-1/2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Splash of water
2 dashes Angostura^® Bitters
1 tsp. sugar
Orange peel
Cherry for garnish

Spring Time at Home

Wednesday’s Demonstration

2oz Maker’s mark
3/4 lemon juice
Choice of berry – Raspberries, blackberries, strawberries
Basil or mint
1/2- 3/4 Simple syrup

Mangria

Saturday’s Demonstration

Maker’s Mark Whiskey
Beringer Red Moscato
Cranberry Juice
Ginger Ale
Muddled Blackberries in Simple Syrup

Whiskey Sour

Saturday’s Demonstration

Maker’s Mark Whiskey
Pour Me Perfection Sweet & Sour
1 Egg White
Garnish: Bitters/Lemon Wedge

Blueberry Mint Julep

Saturday’s Demonstration

Maker’s Mark Whiskey
4-5 Mint Leaves
1/2 oz Blueberry Syrup
Garnish: Blueberries and Mint

Chef’s Table Shopping List

Friday we are featuring a live cooking demo with Chef Meika Johnson. Make sure to pick up the ingredients, grab a drink, and cook along.

Caribbean Spiced Spiked Sliders with Cool Mango Cucumber Slaw

Slider Ingredients:

2lb Ground Turkey
4 Garlic Cloves
1 Jalapeno (Diced with Seeds)
1 Small Red Onion – diced small
1/2 each Red, Yellow, & Green Pepper – diced small
1 Firm mango – Diced small
1 Bunch of Cilantro – Chopped
1/4 Cup of Chef Mimi J’s Hot Jamaican Scorned Spice (sub Jerk Seasoning)
Hawaiian Rolls

Sauce Ingredients:

1/4 Cup of Chef Mimi J’s Hot Jamaican Scorned Spice (sub Jerk Seasoning)
1 Cup of Maker’s Mark Whiskey
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Cups Ketchup
1/2 Cup Creole Mustard
1 tbs Worcestershire Sauce
1 Lime

Slaw Ingredients:

1 Firm Mango – julienne
1/2 English Cucumber Julienne
1/2 red onion – sliced
1 pack slaw mix
Cilantro lime dressing

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Start:: April 14, 2020
End:: April 18, 2020
Event Category:: Virtual

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: Black Restaurant Week, LLC
Email: events@blackrestaurantweeks.com

Power of the Palate: Virtual Happy Hour Series with Maker’s Mark

April 14, 2020 - April 18, 2020

IG LIVE Virtual Happy Hour Schedule

Schedule:

Featured Cocktail Recipes

Maker’s Mark Old Fashion

Spring Time at Home

Mangria

Whiskey Sour

Blueberry Mint Julep

Chef’s Table Shopping List

Caribbean Spiced Spiked Sliders with Cool Mango Cucumber Slaw

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