The Roosevelt Room

The cocktail world’s most talented supporting actors are finally getting top billing. Because behind every impossibly chic martini, moody Negroni, or suspiciously strong espresso martini is a cast of bitter, herbal, citrusy, and occasionally mysterious modifiers doing all the heavy lifting.

In this deep dive into the deliciously dramatic world of liqueurs, cordials, bitters, amari, absinthe, vermouths, fortified wines, and other cocktail enhancers, guests will explore the bottles bartenders guard like state secrets. Some are ancient remedies, some were created by monks, and some taste like they could either cure you or ruin your life. Sometimes both.

Throughout the course, attendees will taste through an extensive lineup of unique and iconic modifiers while learning their histories, production methods, flavor profiles, and the essential role they play behind the bar. Because while spirits may be the headline act, modifiers are usually the reason the drink has personality.

Guests will also learn the fundamentals of tasting, how to identify different modifier categories by their trademark characteristics, and how to speak confidently about what’s in the glass without sounding insufferable at dinner parties….a very delicate balance.

Topics Covered:
<ul><li>The fascinating and occasionally unhinged history of cocktail modifiers</li><li>How liqueurs, amari, bitters, absinthe, and fortified wines are produced</li><li>The role modifiers play in balancing and elevating cocktails</li><li>Fundamentals of tasting and deductive analysis</li><li>How to identify quality, balance, aroma, bitterness, sweetness, and texture</li><li>The defining characteristics and subtle nuances that make each category unique</li><li>Classic cocktails that completely ignore the “rules” and somehow still work beautifully</li></ul>

Featured Tasting Categories:
<ul><li>Liqueurs &amp; Cordials</li><li>Amari</li><li>Bitters</li><li>Absinthe</li><li>Vermouth</li><li>Sherry</li><li>Port</li><li>Non-Alcoholic Modifiers</li></ul>

Details:

Must be 21+ to attend
Class runs from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (please arrive on time)
Hors d’oeuvres served at the start
Stay after and enjoy Sunday Happy Hour beginning at 3 PM

Local Event: The Roosevelt Room's Master Class Series - Cocktail Co-Stars

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The Roosevelt Room's Master Class Series -...

The cocktail world’s most talented supporting actors are finally getting top billing. Because behind every impossibly chic...

The Roosevelt Room's Master Class Series - Cocktail Co-Stars

Crystal clear, deceptively smooth, and responsible for some of history’s best and worst decisions. Welcome to the fascinating world of unaged grain spirits.

Before whiskey gets tucked away in expensive barrels and before tequila starts collecting celebrity endorsements, every spirit begins as a raw, clear distillate. No oak. No smoke and mirrors. Just pure flavor, craftsmanship, and nowhere to hide. Which is exactly why these spirits have to be flawless.

Join us for a guided tasting through the crisp, botanical, and beautifully nuanced world of Vodka, Gin, Genever, and Aquavit. Together, we’ll explore the surprisingly dramatic history of grain spirits, how they’re produced around the world, and why these clear spirits continue to dominate cocktail culture from dive bars to luxury hotel lounges.

Throughout the class, guests will enjoy a curated flight of twelve spirits alongside two classic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while learning the fundamentals of nosing, tasting, identifying quality, and recognizing the subtle characteristics that separate a good spirit from one that makes you immediately text your ex.

Because yes, vodka can absolutely have personality. And gin drinkers? We already know they do.

Topics Covered:
<ul><li>The gritty rise of grain spirits from rough-and-rowdy origins to refined cocktail royalty</li><li>The production methods behind the world’s most beloved clear spirits</li><li>The major styles and subcategories of Vodka, Gin, Genever, and Aquavit</li><li>How ingredients, distillation, and botanicals influence flavor and texture</li><li>Fundamentals of nosing, tasting, and identifying quality in unaged spirits</li><li>The subtle nuances that make each category beautifully distinct</li></ul>

Spirits Featured in the Tasting:
<ul><li>Grain Vodka</li><li>Potato Vodka</li><li>Żubrówka Bison Grass Vodka</li><li>D.O. Protected Gin</li><li>Old Tom Gin</li><li>Plymouth Gin</li><li>London Dry Gin</li><li>New Western Gin</li><li>New World Gin</li><li>Genever</li><li>Unaged Aquavit</li><li>Aged Aquavit</li></ul>

Details:

Must be 21+ to attend
Class runs from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM (please arrive on time)
Hors d’oeuvres served at the start
Stay after and enjoy Sunday Happy Hour beginning at 3 PM

Local Event: The Roosevelt Room's Master Class Series - Vodka, Gin, Genever & Aquavit

Crystal clear, deceptively smooth, and responsible for some of history’s best and worst decisions. Welcome to the fascinating...

The Roosevelt Room's Master Class Series - Vodka, Gin, Genever & Aquavit

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