NETWORKING EVENTS

Happy Hour: Mixologist

October 27, 5:00PM – 6:00PM ET

Join 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 gin
3/4 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 choice
1/2 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 juice
2 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 ET

Join 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 ET

Catch 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 ET

Get 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.

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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

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

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  3. Continue cooking until consistency becomes like syrup and begins to coat the spoon (about 10-15 minutes), then remove from heat.
  4. Cool completely, then refrigerate. The syrup will thicken in the refrigerator, but will become syrup again when heated.