Bittersweet Symphony:
Making Negroni & Italian Aperitivo Cocktails in Florence, Italy
Love iconic Italian cocktails such as the Negroni? This cocktail lesson in Florence is an exclusive experience with Italy’s expert bartenders in an artsy community space in Florence’s Oltrarno to learn how to make craft versions of key Italian cocktails.
These drinks are much more than a couple or few parts of this/that and pouring over ice- after our lesson you’ll appreciate what makes a perfect Florentine Negroni and discover your favorite Italian cocktails like the Spritz and Bellini made with hard-to-find bitters and peak season ingredients.
You’ll learn the tiny tricks and fine details like proper temperatures, ideal dilutions, the use of bar bitters, essential oils and garnishes which make a craft cocktail a balanced piece of work. Apart from the technical intel you’ll gain, this is a fun activity to do with like-minded travelers led by one of Italy’s coolest drink experts in between sight seeing and dinner hours. This experience is intended for drinkers of all levels, and will provide skills suitable for home bartending. Included is a spread of gourmet Italian bar snacks which pair intentionally with the drinks at hand. After this lesson, you’ll feel confident to prepare notable Italian cocktail & snack gatherings back home. All ingredients used will be of utmost quality and you’ll leave with a priceless experience and knowledge you’ll be able to apply for years to come.
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• Meet at a unique artsy community space to mix in a secluded courtyard in the Oltrarno district off the pedestrian path
• Craft at least 3 different cocktails including Negroni plus others based on your preferences and season (for private bookings)
• Small Group Lessons will make 3 drinks: Negroni, Spritz and a seasonal sparkling cocktail (i.e. Bellini, Rossini, etc)
• Guided lesson led by Julian Biondi, one of Florence’s most seasoned, award-winning bartenders who doubles as a distiller and drinks journalist for some of Italy’s most influential publications like Gambero Rosso and Bargiornale
• Learn the secrets behind Italian spirits and the detailed tricks you’ll be taught in a hands-on environment
• Taste the difference between classic and small-batch independent produced spirits, bitters and liqueurs and how to use them
• Understand not all bottles are made equally and how to pair them correctly- essentially the art of flavor balancing!
• Imbibe in craft preparations and learn their decades of history
• Snack on gourmet food pairings like artisanal cheeses, Tuscan chickpea flatbreads (torta di ceci), seasonal fusion tostadas, etc
• Leave with a deepened knowledge of Italy’s cocktail repertoire and artisanal Italian-made gins, alternatives to Campari-like bitters and craft vermouthsDuration: 1.5hrs
Inclusions: All drinks, hands-on lesson of a min. of 3 craft cocktails plus an overview of techniques, food pairings and personable, bilingual bartender instructor
Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional tastings and trip cancellation insurance.
You will be able to taste your creations so be sure to have eaten substantially for the meal prior attending your lesson and imbibe responsibly. Enjoy the personal attention of the bartenders leading the lesson, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of how to make craft Italian cocktails.
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GROUP Lesson cost: $108.50 pp
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY
Start time: 4:30pm
For larger groups/discounts- please inquire.
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Private Lesson Cost: Depends on group size and request. 1-2 guests = $145 pp, 3-5 guests = $125 pp, 6 guests = $105 pp
Start time: 4:30pm
Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs ONLY
For larger groups/discounts- please inquire.
