Blend & Shake: Aperitivo Hour | Autumn Cocktail Masterclass

Warm up your November evenings with the ultimate Italian tradition Warm Up Your Evening: The Art of the Autumn Aperitivo 🍊✨ As the November chill sets in, swap the cold nights outside for the ultimate warm, pre-dinner ritual. Welcome to Blend & Shake, the masterclass series at Alfred Works designed to take you behind the velvet curtain of premium mixology. For our November edition Aperitivo Hour we’ve partnered with Whitley Neill to explore the vibrant world of bitter-sweet spritzes, rich botanical profile pairing, and cozy autumnal serves crafted to spark the appetite and warm the soul. Whether you're starting your weekend early, organising a cozy date night, or gathering friends before dinner in Birmingham, this masterclass sets the perfect tempo for your evening. 🇮🇹 What’s on the Aperitivo Menu? Guided by our expert mixologists, you’ll step behind the bar to craft two signature autumn-inspired aperitivo drinks: 🍊 The Signature Duo: Shake, stir, and garnish two custom aperitivo serves featuring Whitley Neill’s bold artisanal gin range paired with seasonal bitter-sweets, citrus, and spices. 🌿 The Balance Masterclass: Learn the golden ratios of aperitivo culture balancing bitter, sweet, dry, and effervescent notes for a balanced sip every time. 📜 Take-Home Recipe Cards: Bring the bar home! Take home custom-designed recipe cards so you can host your own pre-dinner cocktail hour for friends and family. 💡 Pro-Tips & Ice Tricks: Master standard dilution, express essential oils from fresh citrus peels, and learn how garnish changes flavour dynamics. This event is for people 18+