About this event

Using a different Absolut vodka flavour each week, learn how to create an amazing selection of classic vodka cocktails and newer recipes. Discover the history of Absolut vodka and why it stands out from the crowd. Run by Waitrose & Partners in collaboration with Absolut vodka, join Simon Hodgson our vodka specialist for a 30 minute masterclass.

About your instructor

Simon, your host, is our ambassador for all things Absolut Vodka. Hailing from Leeds, Simon has built an inimitable career as an Activation Specialist with Pernod-Ricard and is always the life of the party, digital or otherwise. During lockdown Simon has been working tirelessly to turn ordinary Britons into expert home bartenders through the magic of the internet. Most recently working with Dirty Martini to teach 2000 of their most dedicated followers the secrets to some of their most popular drinks. He's world renowned for creating tasty cocktails and is very much looking forward to sharing some of his favourite Absolut Vodka drinks with you. Skål!

What you’ll need - Apple and Vanilia Highball & Passionfruit Martini

Equipment

1 x Cocktail shaker or mason jar

1 x measuring jug or shot glass (25ml)

1 x cocktail strainer or slotted spoon

1 x fine strainer or tea strainer or sieve

Chopping board

Knife

Martini glass

Hi-Ball or Tall Glass

Ingredients

Absolut Vanilia

Cloudy Apple Juice

Pineapple juice

Rubicon still passion

1 X whole Passionfruit

Vanilla syrup

1 x lemon

Plenty of cubed ice

Let Waitrose & Partners pour you that Absolut Vodka … find it in your local store or have it delivered to you from their online Cellar – home to 1,600 beers, wines and spirits, expertly mixed cases and limited-edition exclusives.

Joining a virtual experience: Our Virtual Experiences will take place via Zoom. We’d recommend using a laptop or desktop if possible to make it easier for you to take part. Before your Virtual Experience, we’ll send you full details on how to join but if you have any questions please contact jl.events@johnlewis.co.uk

Age Restriction: This experience is only for customers aged 18 and over. Anyone who looks under 25 and cannot present a valid ID will be offered a full refund and be unable to proceed with the experience.

Please note this workshop might be recorded for training and monitoring purposes. Please see T&C’s for more information

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