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| Photo courtesy of Holeman and Finch |
Come get your mixology on!
Do you love bartending or want to help someone step their
mixology game up? Well Midtown Atlanta’s Holeman and Finch Public House, home of
arguably the city’s best burgers, is also renowned for their cocktail ingenuity, so they are hosting the Academy of Bartending starting May 24th.
Whether it be an awesome Father’s Day gift or something to treat yourself to, here
you go! Below is the official description. Cheers!
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The comprehensive 2014 Academy of Bartending schedule
has been posted. Each of the classes will be taught at Holeman and Finch Public
House, located at 2277 Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Tickets for each of the
classes may be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets and cost $100 per person, with
the exception of American Whiskey, An In-Depth Study and Tasting, which runs
$200.
The online description for this class is as follows:
The entire Academy of Bartending schedule
for 2014 includes the following classes:
May 24, 2014
The Holeman and Finch Public House bartenders are
kicking-off summer and transporting you to a tropical paradise. Learn the
history and evolution of classic Tiki drinks popularized during the 1940s and
‘50s while sipping samples of these exotic-themed cocktails.
A Polynesian-inspired lunch from our culinary team will be served.
June 28, 2014
Do you love mixing drinks at home, but aren’t sure how to
create your own signature cocktail? Here’s your chance to learn how from the
Holeman and Finch Public House bartenders. In this class you’ll learn advanced
bartending techniques; delve into more esoteric ingredients like amari, bitters
and vermouths; and understand how to build your own drink from
scratch. Lunch and cocktail samples will be provided.
July 26, 2014
Just as the mighty Jimador chops through the spiny leaves
of the agave to reveal the treasured piña, so shall the Holeman and Finch Bar
Staff reveal the secrets of this revered plant and its bounty. Tequila, Mezcal
and Sotol are some of the most labor intensive spirits in the world and can be
transcendent when made with respect for time-honored traditions. Sip on exemplary
offerings and learn how to utilize them in exotic cocktails. This class will
give Agave the attention it deserves, and enable you to become a more dynamic
host. Cocktail samples and lunch will be provided.
August 23, 2014
Learn the ins and outs of tending a bar from the
experienced bartenders at Holeman and Finch Public House. In this class we’ll
cover the essentials you need to know for building your home bar, from the
basic bar tools to our favorite base spirits to essential cocktail recipes.
Lunch and cocktail samples will be provided.
September 27, 2014
This is a great follow-up to our Bar Basics class or a
helpful tool for those looking to delve deeper into the history of cocktails as
well as the spirits themselves. Learn about more advanced drink styles, like
the Cobbler, the Flip, the Fizz, the Daisy, and more. We’ll refine your shaking
and stirring techniques in a hands-on workshop, fortify your ingredient
knowledge, talk about contemporary cocktail culture and debate what's
next! Lunch and cocktail samples will be provided.
October 25, 2014
Do you love mixing drinks at home, but aren’t sure how to
create your own signature cocktail? Here’s your chance to learn how from the
Holeman and Finch Public House bartenders. In this class you’ll learn advanced
bartending techniques; delve into more esoteric ingredients like amari, bitters
and vermouths; and understand how to build your own drink from
scratch. Lunch and cocktail samples will be provided.
November 15, 2014
For casual sippers and avid collectors alike, this is our
definitive class on American whiskey making. We'll embark on a journey through
the history of distillation techniques and aging practices used to produce some
of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world. Learn the difference between
styles, the nuances of production methods and the rewards of time. Develop a
better understanding of how to taste whiskey and taste which styles you enjoy.
The H&F Burger will be served for lunch.
About the Academy
of Bartending and Holeman and Finch Public House
Academy of Bartending is a series of
informational and instructional classes presented by Holeman and Finch Public
House in Atlanta, GA. Hosted by the professionals who craft our spirited
offerings every night, the classes range from introductory to advanced skill levels.
Subjects include: history, technique, seasonal concoctions, and much, much
more. Space is limited to 24 seats per installment. Admission includes snacks
and lunch from the talented Holeman and Finch culinary team.
James Beard award winning Chef Linton Hopkins and his
wife Gina are proprietors of Holeman and Finch Public
House, Restaurant Eugene, H&F Bottle Shop, H&F Bread
Company, and H&F Burger. The couple celebrates the rich
bounty of Georgia by using only the freshest and most locally sourced
ingredients possible, prepared in a way that highlights the local cuisine and
its history.
