My vision finally came together after a summer of planning with the fabulous folks at Boston Center for the Arts! The first installation of our Cocktail Series on October 1st was a great success and I cannot wait to do it again!
Cocktails and visual arts came together in an illuminating tasting
amidst the Boston Center for the Arts’ exhibition “Labor in a Single
Shot.”
Teaming up with myself, Head Distiller, Maggie Campbell and Vice President of Sales, Kevin Martin of Privateer Rum
(Ipswich, MA), and the Boston Center for the Arts Team co-hosted an intimate conversation about rum.
We were honored to be a part of ArtWeek Boston 2014.
You can read Maggie and my interview with Cynthia Woo of BCA, here.
Attendees learned about the history of rum locally and internationally and even the processing of sugar for its production.
Massachusetts has a deeply embedded history of rum and I for one can listen to my friend Maggie speaking on the topic at any given moment.
Attendees were fascinated by the information, the tasting of the pure hand crafted product and two beautifully crafted cocktails created by Kevin, past bar manager at Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks in Kenmore Square.
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| Maggie Campbell, Head Distiller at Privateer Rum, Ipswich, Massachusetts |
Inspired by the themes of labor in the Mills Gallery exhibition, the evening highlighted the process and work behind creating liquor and cocktails.
We explored the creative and artistic process of distillation, the aging-process, rum’s distinct flavor profile and its use to craft the perfect cocktail while guests enjoyed a private viewing of the Mills Gallery exhibition!
Kevin taught guests how to make his latest Fall cocktail creations:
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| "Use real lemons ONLY!" -Kevin Martin |
Ghoulish Punch
Privateer Silver Rum
Apple Cider
Maple Syrup
Cynar
The Equinox
Cinnamon infused Privateer Silver Rum
Fresh lemon juice
Bitters
Maple syrup
Sweets designed by Sarah Cohan at The Sweetery Boston were spectacular and also received rave reviews.
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| Ginger Molasses Rum cookies, Bacon and Bourbon Minicupcakes, Bananas Foster Pound cake with Rum Caramel glaze by Sweetery Boston |
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| Me, Maggie Campbell, Jax Sinclair, Erika Harper, Summer Williams, and Michelle Caldeira |
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| Ghoulish Punch and Bourbon and Bacon mini cupcake. |
The next seminar in the series will be taught by Meaghan Sinclair and Harmony Dawn of Booze Époque, a craft cocktail catering company (the first in Boston).
These ladies will amaze you with their holiday punch creations!
Come out and learn how you can wow your family and friends this Holiday Season on December 15, 2014 at Mills Gallery in the South End (BCA campus).
Ticket sale links will be posted at a later date.
