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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:

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
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Organizer

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