BARS

NEIL KOPPLIN

• Owner of Imbue Vermouth
• Vinum's Oregon Spirits Liaison
• The nicer of the 2 guys up here
• 20 years mixing drinks

ANDREW BOHRER

• Vinum's Spirits Guy
• Writer / Ranter
• 15 years in the bar biz

WHAT IS MIXOLOGY?

• Adding a 3rd ingredient to a drink
• Trying harder at making drinks
• A made up word

WHY IS MIXOLOGY DUMB?

• Takes too long
• Inconsistent
• Self important
• Forgets hospitality
• Alienates guests

MIXOLOGY IS THE BEST METHOD

BAD MIXOLOGY

PRE BATCHED COCKTAILS

YES, THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A WHILE NOW

SAY "NO"

RULES OF INFUSIONS:

• Fresh is dangerous
• It takes less time than you think
• Filter infusions
• Refrigerate infusions

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NON REPEATING GLASSWARE

GLASSWARE

APERITIFS

MAKE 1/2 SIZE DESSERT COCKTAILS

COCKTAIL AMUSE

DIVERSE BASE SPIRITS

LOW ALC/ WINE BASED

FRESH VS LOCAL VS REAL

• Fresh is a 2 week window
• Make a fresh sheet
• Make preserves & pickles
• Learn to let go
• Use purée

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DIGESTIF

A REAL SCOTCH MENU

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