The Art & Science of Spirits and Cocktails
Kat Dean
One of Washington D.C.’s most creative beverage directors will get you spirited with a journey through the stirring world of craft cocktails
- Great for Teams or Clients
- Virtual
About this experience
If you’ve ever been curious about the expansive craft of the cocktail world, the ever-imaginative Kat Dean is here to help. With an approachable philosophy and masterful technique, Kat will pass along the tools you need to unleash your creativity at your home bar. Learn the scientific approach to making cocktails by structuring ingredients in a way that optimizes their flavor profile. At the end of the day, we all want to sit back and relax with a drink - and Kat will show you how to take that drink from basic enjoyability to totally elevated. With every experience, she’ll talk you through the intention and joy behind each recipe all while dazzling you with stories behind the spirits themselves. You’ll leave with your thirst quenched in more than just one way.
What to expect
You and Kat Dean will meet in your home (over video chat) to shake, stir, taste, share stories, and delve into the world of cocktails. You will not only have a great time but also acquire valuable skills that will last well beyond your time together.
PrivateThis Delicious Experience is not a pre-recorded video, big Zoom gathering, or the kind of online course where your eyes glaze over; it is a one-of-a-kind private experience where you and Kat Dean will work together to create something amazing together.
CustomizableAfter booking, you will communicate directly with Kat Dean to adapt the experience to your tastes, interests, skill level, and alcohol preferences.
VirtualPrior to the online cocktail class we will provide you with a Zoom link and any assistance you may need to connect to the experience from your laptop, tablet, or phone.
Connect up to 2 screens to share the experience with friends or family. Contact us for discounted rates on additional screens.
Meet Kat Dean
Kat is a Certified Spirits Specialist and Certified Sherry Wine Specialist from the Society of Wine Educators, a Certified Sommelier from Court of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Cicerone, a former educator at the Tales of the Cocktail conference, and has ran several beverage programs for top Michelin-rated restaurants in the District of Columbia. With over a decade of experience in the beverage industry, Kat has found a signature way to incorporate her training and career in creative arts, sculpture, and painting into the art of cocktail making. With an eye for design, a relentless attention to detail, and a deep passion for creativity, Kat has become an expert in all things fun to fancy. With high accolades in her industry and a myriad of rare and unique certifications, Kat leaves no detail overlooked and prides herself in making the perfect bespoke cocktail for you.
Duration
1 hour
Style
Cocktail Creation
Skill level
Everyone
Languages
English
