MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014



Cocktails 101 - Introduction to Classic Cocktails & Craft Bartending

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08, Jack Styczynski '08, SM '09

Enrollment: 30 participants per session
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Participants must be 21 or older by 01/06/14 w/ a valid ID
Fee: $150.00 for full set of bar tools, ingredients, course materials

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those “mixologists” have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment. You’ll shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a “cocktail” to cutting edge drinks grounded in classic technique. You’ll leave the course armed with the knowledge and tools you need to make beautiful & delicious drinks at home.

Taught by MIT alumni and Craigie on Main bartenders Jared Sadoian ‘10, Anne Thompson ‘08, and Jack Styczynski ‘08 SM ‘09. No experience is necessary. A splash of prerequisite reading will be sent out prior to the start of the course.

First session:  2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27.
Second session: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mondays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27.
Third session: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays, January 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Participants must attend all four meetings for their respective session.
Participants must be age 21 or older by 01/06/12. 
A valid ID that shows your date of birth is required.
Registration is required.

Fee: $150.00 for cocktail ingredients, course material, and a full set of bar tools to take home with you at the conclusion of the course.

Refunds will be granted up until Dec. 27 at noon. 

All three sessions have sold out

 

Sponsor(s): Alumni Association
Contact: Elena Byrne, W98-206C, 617 252-1143, EBYRNE@MIT.EDU


Cocktails 101 Session I

Jan/06 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St.
Jan/13 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St.
Jan/20 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St.
Jan/27 Mon 02:00PM-03:30PM 853 Main St.

THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT
Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those "mixologists" have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment.

Location: 853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08, Jack Styczynski '08, SM '09


Cocktails 101: Session II

Jan/06 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St.
Jan/13 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St.
Jan/20 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St.
Jan/27 Mon 04:30PM-06:00PM 853 Main St.

THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those "mixologists" have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment.

Location: 853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08, Jack Styczynski '08, SM '09


Cocktails 101 Session III

Jan/06 Mon 07:00PM-08:30PM 853 Main Street
Jan/13 Mon 07:00PM-08:30PM 853 Main Street
Jan/20 Mon 07:00PM-08:30PM 853 Main Street
Jan/27 Mon 07:00PM-08:30PM 853 Main Street

THIS SESSION HAS SOLD OUT

Ready to go beyond gin & tonics and strawberry daiquiris? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those "mixologists" have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience this IAP learning about classic cocktails and bartending in a craft environment.

Location: 853 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

 

Jared Sadoian '10, Anne Thompson '08, Jack Styczynski '08, SM '09