Vodka 101 Tasting and Cocktail Class Coming to The Edison

On Tuesday, October 9, spirits aficionados are invited to learn key tips and tricks of the trade from one of the leading bar professionals in the world as The Edison at Disney Springs, a lavish restaurant and entertainment venue specializing in craft cocktails, proudly teams up with The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, to lead a vodka 101 seminar. Tickets are $55 per person and space is very limited. To purchase tickets, visit: https://store.patinagroup.com/store/?id=871

Abou-Ganim wrote the book on vodka, literally. His Vodka Distilled (Agate, 2013) is considered one of the premier books on the most consumed spirit in the U.S., appeals to both enthusiasts and aficionados by explaining how traditional-style vodkas—those produced in Eastern Europe—differ in character from those made in the West, and how different raw materials and distillation and filtration methods contribute to these variations in character. By breaking down the characteristics of each highlighted vodka, Abou-Ganim helps readers better understand, appreciate, and enjoy this noble spirit.

“Vodka is the most-consumed spirit in the United States and I think truly a mystery to most consumers,” he says. “The thought that ‘all vodkas are the same’ motivated me to address the category and hopefully inspire folks to better discover this classic spirit.”

The Vodka 101 class will be accompanied by a tasting, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a selection of vodkas regularly offered at The Edison and made from an array of raw materials. A reception for guests to enjoy passed appetizers from The Edison’s signature menu paired with vodka-based cocktails will follow.

Whether it’s shaken, stirred, on the rocks, or with a twist, both seasoned professionals and emerging vodka enthusiasts alike will learn to better understand, appreciate, and enjoy the world’s most consumed spirit under Abou-Ganim’s expert instruction.

Tony Abou-Ganim is widely regarded as one of the pioneering and leading bar professionals in the world. He has made dozens of national TV appearances on shows including TODAY, Iron Chef America, Good Morning America, CNBC, Fox News and more. Abou-Ganim is the author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails (Agate, 2010) which offers readers an in-depth look into spirits and ingredients available to today’s mixologist, both professional and amateur alike. This entertaining and informative journey will take readers from the early stages of the cocktail to what Abou-Ganim has come to deem “Modern Mixology.” Abou-Ganim also has a DVD to his credit, Modern Mixology: Making Great Cocktails at Home, and hosted the Fine Living program Raising the Bar: America’s Best Bar Chefs. Abou-Ganim has also won two Iron Chef America competitions; his first pairing cocktails with Iron Chef Mario Batali in “Battle Mango,” and most recently pairing cocktails in “Battle Tequila and Tortillas” with Iron Chef Jose Garces. His signature branded line of Modern Mixologist bar tools was released in early 2013, along with his second book, Vodka Distilled (Agate, 2013). www.themodernmixologist.com.

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