The JC Nupes Presents the Kappa Koolout Mixologist Session. The Whiskey Lovers Edition w/ Redbreast Whiskey & Mixologist Dominic Vengeas Thursday, Sept 24th 7pm-8pm Est.
Sponsored by the Krimson Society
The Jersey City Alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi returns. We invite you to join us for our Fall Mixology Session with the Whiskey Lovers Edition with Redbreast Whiskey and Featuring Mixologist Dominic Venegas. As a part of this special gathering you will be educated on the art of crafting cocktails and immersing yourself in the history of Redbreast whiskey while socializing with friends and family from near and far. To make this evening more special, the proceeds raised from this gathering will be donated to the Jersey City Alumni’s Guide Right program, dedicated to supporting youth in the Jersey City Community.
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Introducing Featured Mixologist: Dominic Venegas
Dominic Venegas
This Whisk(e)y Specialist is working on Redbreast, The Spots, and other whiskeys from the Midleton Distillery in Ireland. You may have had the pleasure of seeing him behind some of the best bars on both coasts. He opened famed San Francisco speakeasy Bourbon & Branch, and he’s tended bar at other Bay Area notable Bay Area spots like Trader Vic’s, Gitane, and Range. On the East Coast, he’s plied his craft at The Nomad Hotel (where he also was on the opening team) and The Tippler.
With his impressive resume, it’s no surprise that this B.A.R. graduate has racked up a slew of press and accolades. He was named a Bar Star by the SF Chronicle, won Official cocktail at Tales of the Cocktail, was on the winning bar team for the 2014 James Beard award, and has been featured in publications ranging from the NY Times to USA Today.
Venegas’ industry expertise doesn’t stop at the cocktail shaker - having passed Level 1 for the Court of Master Sommeliers, he knows more than a thing or two about wine. His passion for the spirits world spills over into his personal time. Venegas does find room for his other passions, namely music. He collects LPs and instruments, and soon plans to add a baby grand to his musical menagerie.
Signature Cocktail: Redbreast Autumn Cocktail
We will be using 2 main ingredients to help make multiple cocktails. Unfiltered Apple Juice, fresh and in season cloudy apple juice. Cinnamon syrup, simple syrup with cinnamon sticks*. *simple syrup, equal parts 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water add cinnamon sticks to flavor (4-6)
Additional items needed for drinks;
-mixing vessel -spoon -ice -knife/cutting board -highball glass -old fashioned glass -ginger beer/ale
-Apple -limes -orange -cloves -cinnamon sticks -tea cup -kettle to heat spiced apple cider
Dashes of Angostura bitters .5 oz cinnamon syrup .5 oz apple juice(replaces water) 2 oz Redbreast 12/Lustau -add ingredients to ice filled mixing glass/tin and stir until chilled. -strain over ice filled old fashioned glass -garnish with Apple slice(or fan)
Signature Cocktail #2: Redbreast Apple Mule
Ingredients: *
5 oz cinnamon syrup .
5 oz lime juice; 3 oz Apple juice
2 oz Redbreast 12/Lustau
-build ingredients in an ice-filled highball glass 2 oz ginger beer, topped -garnish with apple and lime slice
Irish Spiced cider .5 oz cinnamon syrup 4 oz hot spiced apple juice* 2 oz Redbreast 12/Lustau *add apple juice with cloves and cinnamon to a kettle And heat.
-Serve in a coffee or tea cup -garnish with orange peel spiked with cloves
About Redbreast
For more than a century Redbreast has stayed true to the Irish Pot Still whiskey making tradition. Today it is considered to be the definitive expression of this quintessential style of Irish whiskey making - a living legacy.
Single Pot Still Whiskey has been safeguarded and nurtured under the watchful eye of the Midleton Distillery for almost two hundred years. And Redbreast is proudly considered the definitive expression of this Single Pot Still art. In the stages and chapters above, we'll take you through the traditions, art and secrets, that go into making the iconic and signature tastes of Redbreast.
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