"Alchemy is the art of transmutation, of taking the rough and raw and rendering it more precious" writes Pam Grossman, curator of the group art show,
Alchemically Yours. To celebrate the closing of the show at the Observatory Room in Brooklyn I'll be hosting a
Cocktail Workshop featuring some alchemically transmuted elixirs. Simple vodka will be transformed by a little herbal magic and then successfully rendered into delicious (and possibly even nutritious) cocktails. Chocolate mint, angelica and lemon verbena vodka (among others) will be available to sample as well as the cocktails they inspire. The Sprite, The Kashmere and The Black Dog are a few of the libations that will be passed around to tickle your palette.
I'll be using essential oils and absolutes from my natural perfumer's collection to add a unique accent to the drinks. The oils have been diluted so that only one drop is necessary to give the cocktails an original and uncommon flavor. Some of the flavors include
jasmine,
yuzu,
blood orange,
black pepper and
petitgrain. Floral Waters such as
Chamomile Water also make an an unexpected appearance.
The show is running until June 12th at the
Observatory Room, 543 Union (at Nevins).
