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

April 14, 2020 - April 18, 2020
virtual happy hour

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

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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.

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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

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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

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Mangria

Saturday’s Demonstration

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

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Whiskey Sour

Saturday’s Demonstration

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

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Blueberry Mint Julep

Saturday’s Demonstration

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

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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
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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
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Sauce Ingredients:

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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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Sponsored By:

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Details

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

Organizer

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