FORGING A COCKTAIL SET - 20th JULY 2024
FORGE A COCKTAIL SET
and drinks masterclass with NICK STRANGEWAY
A fantastic combination of blacksmithing workshop and cocktail mixology masterclass !
BLACKSMITHING : You will learn the basic range of traditional blacksmithing skills and how to forge a stainless steel cocktail set .
COCKTAIL CLASS : This will be hosted by world renowned drinks historian and master maker NICK STRANGEWAY who will demonstrate a range of mixology skills along with use, care and maintenance of your newly forged utensils. He will also be talking about the history of the drinks you will be making and how they came to be.
The group will be split into two - one group forging their drinks set while the other group learns all about making the perfect cocktail - and then swap over after lunch.
There are a wide variety of skills explored during this introductory course that include forging, forming and riveting - No previous experience required.
NICK STRANGEWAY :
Nick Strangeway is known the world over for both his innovation and his deep understanding of the history of mixed drinks.Nick has worked in numerous seminal establishments including The Flamingo, Detroit and Atlantic Bar & Grill.
In 2006 Nick opened The Hawksmoor steakhouse, awarded Best Restaurant Bar and he has also been awarded the prestigious title of International Mixologist of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. He now works as a consultant and is a founding partner of Hepple Gin.
PHYSICAL LEVEL : Basic
TIMES - Workshop 9am - 5pm. EVENING MEAL - 6pm onwards
MEALS - A simple cold lunch will be provided, as well as tea and coffee throughout the day.
CAMPING AND ACCOMMODATION - There is camping walking distance from the forge at COPPET HILL CAMPING (www.coppethill.co.uk) or else plenty of local accommodation available.
LOCATION - The Forge, Broadoak, Dorset, DT6 5NW