GARDEN TO GLASS: HERBACEOUS COCKTAILS
GARDEN TO GLASS:
HERBACEOUS COCKTAILS
Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to masterfully combine garden fresh herbs and spirits into three delicious craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Lavender Paloma, a Charleston Fizz with elderflower and tarragon, and a Basil Martini. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
Note: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please register more than one week before the program date. Menus are set 1 week in advance and additional restrictions cannot be accommodated after that time.
Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement additional safety measures. Any updates will be communicated prior to class, if possible.
Participants 21 and older only.
All programs are subject to change.
Cocktails 101 - ClassicsMartinis, Manhattans, & Margaritas w/ Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid
Cocktails 101 - Classics
Martinis, Manhattans, & Margaritas
w/ Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid
Come learn the basics of making cocktails at home! In this class Beth will lead you through making 3 Classic Cocktails while explaining the tips and techniques needed to bartend like a pro. You will also learn about basic bar setup and what tools are must haves. Food pairings provided with each cocktail.
Recipes in this class will include: Martini, Manhattan, Margarita
Class Cost is $79 per person
Cocktails 101 - Rum with Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid
Cocktails 101 - Rum
w/ Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid
Come learn the basics of making cocktails at home! In this class Beth will lead you through making 3 Rum centric cocktails while explaining the tips and techniques needed to bartend like a pro. You will also learn about basic bar setup and what tools are must haves. Food pairings provided with each cocktail.
Recipes in this class will include: Coming Soon
Class Cost is $79 per person
GARDEN TO GLASS: TROPICAL STAYCATION AT LEWIS GINTER
GARDEN TO GLASS:
TROPICAL STAYCATION AT LEWIS GINTER
Join local Mixologist Beth Dixon, proprietor of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting for a taste of the tropics in Virginia. Beth perfected her tropical cocktail skills as the Bar Manager at Perch, Mike Ledesma’s now shuttered Pacific Rim inspired restaurant. Learn how to create your own Hawaiian-inspired drinks with Beth as she demonstrates how to make her craft fruit, herb and spice-infused versions of a Jungle Bird, Mai Tai and Painkiller. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
Enjoy this class as a warm up for the March 21 webinar Plants, Cuisine and Culture: Hawaiian Cuisine with Chef Sheldon Simeon.
Note: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please register more than one week before the program date. Menus are set 1 week in advance and additional restrictions cannot be accommodated after that time.
Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement additional safety measures. Any updates will be communicated prior to class, if possible.
Participants 21 and older only.
All programs are subject to change.
Tapas & Cocktails W/ Beth Dixon
Tapas & Cocktails
W/ Beth Dixon
Come explore Spanish Tapas Culture with a combination of demo and hands on dishes and cocktails. We will discuss, make, and taste a variety of Tapas and 2 cocktails, and finish with a dessert and cordial.
Join us for a fun, informative, and delicious evening of all things Spain, learn to make some classic Tapas and stir and shake some tasty cocktails.
Guest will be seated for discussion and tasting and then get to put together their cocktail and some tapas, in a fun mix of demos and hands on learning.
$100 per person
GARDEN TO GLASS: COCKTAILS YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
GARDEN TO GLASS:
COCKTAILS YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Inspired by the theme Love, the Garden, local mixologist Beth Dixon demonstrates how to create three delicious love-themed craft cocktails. Bring a special someone and join Beth as she brings the garden to your glass with Bitter Hearts Know Better, Between the Sheets cocktail and a Very Sexy Martini. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
Note: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please register more than one week before the program date. Menus are set 1 week in advance and additional restrictions cannot be accommodated after that time.
Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement additional safety measures. Any updates will be communicated prior to class, if possible.
Participants 21 and older only.
All programs are subject to change.
Whiskey 101 - Barrels and Bottles
Whiskey - Barrels and Bottles
w/ Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid
Come learn the basics of making cocktails at home! In this class Beth will lead you through making 3 Whiskey centric cocktails while explaining the tips and techniques needed to bartend like a pro. You will also learn about basic bar setup and what tools are must haves. Food pairings provided with each cocktail.
Recipes in this class will include The New York Sour, The Brooklyn, and The Paper Plane
Class Cost is $79 per person
Holiday Cocktails: Eggnog and Other Delights
Holiday Cocktails: Eggnog and Other Delights
Holiday Cocktails: Eggnog and Other Delights (Copy)
Holiday Cocktails: Eggnog and Other Delights
CULINARY/MIXOLOGY EVENING: ORCHARD DINNER
Celebrate the fall season with the dynamic duo of local mixologist Beth Dixon and Restaurant Associates’ Chef Anne Maury Haapala as they team up for a demonstration showcasing how to create fabulous craft cocktails and delicious paired small plates. Beth showcases the orchard through a Walnut Old Fashioned, Pear-ginger Margarita and Jack Rose featuring Applejack and homemade grenadine. Following the creation of each cocktail, Chef Anne shows you how to highlight orchard flavors with her paired plates. Fee includes cocktail samples and food pairings.
GARDEN TO GLASS: SAVORY AND SMOKY COCKTAILS
Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates the nuances of how to create expertly balanced savory and smoky craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in thee delicious cocktails: a Peachy Keen using smoked peaches and Bourbon, a Winter Garden with Aged rum and beet juice, and a Jaguar’s Tail showcasing Tequila and Allspice syrup. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
SAVE THE DATE Bartending Class at Mis En Place: Spirits of Latin America
SAVE THE DATE
Bartending Class at Mis En Place: Spirits of Latin America
Gin 101 - Shaken and Stirred
Gin 101 - Shaken and Stirred w/ Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid. Come learn the basics of making cocktails at home! In this class Beth will lead you through making 3 gin centric cocktails while explaining the tips and techniques needed to bartend like a pro. You will also learn about basic bar setup and what tools are must haves. Small plates will be paired with each cocktail.
Recipes in this class will include The Martinez, The Pegu Club, and The Aviation*
Class Cost is $75 per person
GARDEN TO GLASS: SUMMER SIPPERS
Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to masterfully combine winter citrus and herbs into three delicious craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Paloma using ruby grapefruit and rosemary, a Bee’s Knees with Meyer lemon and thyme, and a Blood Orange Boulevardier showcasing blood orange and sage. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
Summer•Supper•Somm
Saturday, July 30, 2022
5:30pm - 8:30pm
A collaboration between Barboursville Vineyards, Village Garden RVA and local restaurants— join us for a Tomato Tour Through Spain with dinner prepared by The Kitchen Classroom.
Featuring cocktails by Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid, sausage by The Mayor Meats, chicken and eggs from Aspen Grove Farm, wine from Barboursville Vineyards, heirloom tomatoes from Village Garden RVA, and local produce from around the region.
The Kitchen Classroom is beyond excited to partner with Village Garden RVA and Barboursville Vineyards on this amazing dinner series celebrating our local Virginia tomatoes. Spanish cuisine was the first in Europe to incorporate tomatoes, and this dinner will include a combination of classic Spanish dishes and modern interpretations (with a touch of southern charm) to showcase the phenomenal variety of tomatoes grown by Village Garden RVA.
Our fun and informative six course dinner will feature a classic paella, modern takes on tapas, generous wine and cocktail pairings, a Basque cheesecake, and other treats along the way. All will be served family style to bring family and friends together over Spanish flavors, heirloom tomatoes, and Virginia wine. And for those who prefer, a vegetarian version of the menu is offered. Salud!
Price is all inclusive. Register here: https://kitchenclassroom.ticketspice.com/summer-supper-somm.
Bartending Class at Mis En Place
July 27 - Paradise at Home: Tropical Drinks with Beth Dixon (In-Person Master Class)
$75.00
It’s time for Painkillers and Jungle Birds with Beth Dixon of Salt and Acid. Beth has bartended in Richmond since 2001 and developed beverage programs at some of our favorite Richmond establishments including Can Can, Pasture, and L’opossum.
Known for her shrubs and high acid cocktails, Beth is the sole proprietor of Salt and Acid. Through her business, she focuses on cocktail menu consulting, bar staff training and private events. She currently serves as President for the Richmond, VA chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild.
Class time 6 p.m.
Cocktails 101
Come learn the basics of making cocktails at home! In this class Beth will lead you through making 3 cocktails; 1 shaken, 1 stirred, and 1 glass build, while explaining the tips and techniques needed to bartend like a pro. You will also learn about basic bar setup and what tools are must haves. Small plates will be paired with each cocktail. Tickets via the link below.
GARDEN TO GLASS: POLLINATOR POWER
Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to masterfully combine winter citrus and herbs into three delicious craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Paloma using ruby grapefruit and rosemary, a Bee’s Knees with Meyer lemon and thyme, and a Blood Orange Boulevardier showcasing blood orange and sage. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.
GARDEN TO GLASS: SPRING SHRUBS
Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates how to masterfully combine winter citrus and herbs into three delicious craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in a Paloma using ruby grapefruit and rosemary, a Bee’s Knees with Meyer lemon and thyme, and a Blood Orange Boulevardier showcasing blood orange and sage. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.