NETWORKING EVENTS
Happy Hour: Mixologist
October 27, 5:00PM – 6:00PM ETJoin us in a modern-day “mixer” to try flavorful cocktails with a professional mixologist while visiting with industry friends. Recipes will be shared in advance, and attendees are encouraged to mix along!
What we'll be making!
Honey Sour
2 oz. vodka or gin3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. honey syrup (equal parts honey + warm water dissolved)
1 egg white (optional)
Cherry (garnish)
Lemon Wheel (garnish)
Ice
Shaker and martini glass
Smoked Cinnamon Old Fashioned
2 1/2 oz. whiskey of choice1/2 oz. honey syrup
3 dashes bitters
Cinnamon
Long orange peel (for garnish)
Ice
Match or lighter (for smoking cinnamon)
Shaker and rocks glass
Fall Punch Mocktail
2 oz. pomegranate juice2 oz. apple cider
1/2 oz. honey syrup
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
Apple slice (for garnish)
Ice
Shaker and rocks or highball glass
Coffee Chat: COVID Confessions
October 29, 11:00AM – 11:45AM ETJoin us for a few laughs over coffee as we share our funniest work-from-home stories. Whether it’s accidental eavesdropping, an unscheduled appearance by your pets, or kids doing the darndest things, we’ve all made memories as we adjust to new norms during the pandemic.
Happy Hour: Networking Activity
November 2, 6:00PM – 7:00PM ETCatch up with flavor industry colleagues for a casual networking opportunity to kick off the second week of meetings.
Coffee Chat: How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Latte
November 5, 11:00AM – 11:45AM ETGet in the fall spirit and meet your colleagues in our virtual coffeehouse to learn how to make your own pumpkin spice latte from a professional barista.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
- Milk – Dairy or Oat (your preference)
- Espresso, Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, or Brewed Coffee (your preference)
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup – make your own or buy a pre-made syrup
- Pre-made options such as Torani Pumpkin Spice Sauce
- Homemade pumpkin spice syrup – recipe below
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Please note you should make this ahead of the demo if you plan to assemble your latte during the Coffee Chat
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree fresh or canned
- 1 cup sugar or Splenda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Continue cooking until consistency becomes like syrup and begins to coat the spoon (about 10-15 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate. The syrup will thicken in the refrigerator, but will become syrup again when heated.