This Friday, November 18th, the Wine School of Philadelphia is premiering its first-ever cocktail class! To celebrate, this tasting class is featuring their favorite style of cocktail: the wine-based cocktail, the classic pre-prohibition drink!
At the turn of the century, the drinking world was very different. Juices were hand-squeezed, bitters were concocted with local herbs, and ice was chipped by hand. This tasting class will take you back to the golden era of the cocktail, before the Volstead Act–and long before vodka destroyed the martini.
This upcoming class is part of the school’s “Sauced Education” series. Their policy of “Zero Endorsements” from the multi-national booze companies means one thing: You get an uncensored evening with one of the top spirits writers in the country and a brilliantly curated selection of cocktails. Whether you are a cocktail cognoscenti, a spirits’ shaman, or just a happy tippler, “Sauced Education” is essential coursework.
The Wine School of Philadelphia is the largest and oldest independent wine school in America. Since 2001, the school offers a full array of professional and consumer programs; the school is located in the historical Rittenhouse neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia.
This particular upcoming course will feature Jason Wilson as the instructor, who writes the spirits column for the Washington Post. His column has twice won an award for “Best Newspaper Food Column” from the Association of Food Journalists. Wilson is also the series editor of “The Best American Travel Writing” and editor of “The Smart Set.” His work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post’s Sunday magazine. Wilson was previously the restaurant critic at Philadelphia Magazine. He teaches at Drexel University.
Cost for the upcoming Sauced Education course is $54.98 per person. Find the Wine School of Philadelphia at 127 S. 22nd Street in Philadelphia. More information is available at vinology.com.
