First Class Is All About The Shake on March 14th beginning at 6:00 p.m.

 The cocktail series at the Sunset Lounge at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Overlooking Big Sur Coast, located at 120 Highlands Drive in Carmel, is a three-part series of hands-on workshops led by the Sunset Lounges enthusiastic and highly experienced mixologist. Each course is limited to just 24 participants, allowing for an intimate exploration of the course topics and an opportunity to craft and critique drinks. Classes take place at the Fireside Lounge on the upper level by the fireplace and feature snacks prepared by Pacific’s Edge. Each workshop will conclude with an R&D session for a cocktail that will run at the restaurant the following week.  Participants leave with a variety of take-away items, including recipe and sourcing cards--as well as produce and aromatics appropriate to the course topic.

In the series’ first class is Wednesday, March 14th beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The Sunset Lounge will kick things off by teaching participants about cocktails that shake. Participants discuss appropriate contexts for when to shake versus stir, the corresponding impact on dilution and mouth-feel, the many permutations of vermouth, and be introduced to some exciting new products in the market.

Reservations are required (831) 622-5445. 

The classes cost $45.00 per person for 1, $80.00 per person for 2 or $115.00 per person for all 3 classes per person plus tax.