DLDGLG and CasaKCD Launched Our Not-So-Simple Syrups Event!

The Do-It-Yourself Simple Syrups event at One Lounge last week rocked. Dana Onyewu and I mixed up drinks that left attendees' imaginations swimming.  

Photo courtesy of DeVonia Singleton

Our sponsors - Bluecoat Gin, High West Whiskey, and Chairman’s Reserve Rum - were put to some really good use.

The Old Fashioned was the opening for our three cocktails. The strongest of the trio, Dana and I felt it would be a great introduction to the "cocktail" and an great opportunity to talk a little history. 

The format of the event was fairly simple - talk about sweetening agents like syrups, shurbs, grenadines and such. 

Then, once all of the attendees had their drink, I'd step from behind the stick and explain the medley of booze they were holding. 

Towards the end, everyone had a chance to mix their own flavored syrups using essential oils and a personal bottle of plain, neutral simple syrup. 

The involvement of the attendees wasn't just entertaining - it took the application of knowledge from my hands to theirs.

Yours Truly Makes Girl Meets Food's List for "DC's Hottest Bartenders"

Apparently, I make the ladies feel "all warm and fuzzy inside"... you know, with my drinks and my great personality. 

Then again, my lovely lady Nic could have told you that.

Check out Girl Meets Food's "Pretty Marinated: 10 Crushable Men Behind Bars".

"I request that a copy of the following documents containing the following information be provided to me: all information including created recipes or instructions relating to the brewing of White House Honey Ale or other beer made by White House Staff...", Cont.

The White House releases the recipe for their brew.



(h/t: DW)