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| - "I feel bad for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." ? Frank Sinatra
[Here's the real review now that I'm sober]
I'll be the first to admit that gin is not my choice of alcohol. It's not a great mixer drink like vodka or rum and it has a strong distinct taste that only an older person can enjoy. This class has changed my life!
Walking into the swanky establishment known as The Gladly, we were told to wait as they were still setting up after the 6PM class. Once we were inside, we were greeted with a gift bag, a strong gin and tonic, and some tasty bruschetta and tea sandwiches. I especially liked the salmon sandwich and the cucumber one. I suppose coming into class with only two tacos for lunch was my downfall and the bread consumed only helped me soak up the booze faster but yaaaas! Let's have some fun!
About 30 of us imbibed on the gin and tonics and ate our cute little sandwiches and then "Mix Master Mark" took the stage. He gave us a history on why Hendrick's is far superior than other gins [they really are --- botanicals, made in small batches, and a duo distillery process!] and how a peculiar gin company in Scotland, where whiskey tends to rule the roost, made a wonderful product because of the cutest chemist lady ever. After that comes the exciting part: Let's make some draaaanks! We watched Mix Master Mark work his magic before he released us slightly-buzzed ducklings into the wild jungle full of fragile glass, a citrus press, and long swirly spoons. We made a Cucumber Lemonade [sooo refreshing], a Blueberry delight [MY FAVE], and a merry group-made Winter Tenure Punch [it really does taste like Christmas from the bitters]. With gin this good and smooth, I'm a fan. Hendrick's is KING!
The Gladly offered the class a wonderful space at the back of the restaurant and really took care of us. My tablemates [specifically Kazi H. --- okay, really just Kazi H.] would get a new bucket of ice and promptly drop it and we kept running out of garnish but they refilled everything with a smile. I want to come back and try their food!
Thank you Mark, Hendrick's, and The Gladly for inviting us Yelper and our +1's! It was a super fun experience and my views about gin has changed!
A toast,
"Drink until the sun comes up;
Drink until the sun goes down.
If you drink on both occasions,
You will never wear a frown!"
Cheers!
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