Cook’s Mill Cocktail Class with Kelly Murphy at Bird’s Nest at Blackbird

Discover the art of crafting the perfect cocktail at Bird’s Nest at Blackbird! Mixology expert Kelly Murphy will lead the Cook’s Mill Cocktail Class, sharing tips and techniques so you can create your own cocktail masterpieces. This hands-on experience will have you crafting signature drinks while exploring the deep-rooted history of Cook’s Mill Whiskey. Alamance County is home to Cook’s Mill Whiskey, crafted with a 350-year distillation tradition, older than any other whiskey distillation process in the US. Their whiskey is aged in American White Oak and distilled from Carolina grown corn and rye, providing premium quality & award-winning taste.

We are thrilled to welcome Kelly Murphy from Cook’s Mill to the Bird’s Nest for an intimate tasting experience. Kelly will lead us through the history and process of Cook’s Mill Whiskey, and talk more about the special distillation process that sets Cook’s Mill apart. Kelly has created three cocktail recipes to showcase this beautiful whiskey in something other than the traditional Old Fashioned!

Cocktails include:

• Garden Boulevardier – Cook’s Mill Bourbon, green bell pepper infused Aperol, bitter Italian vermouth and celery bitters
• White Manhattan – Cook’s Mill Bourbon, Cocchi Americano, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao , Crude “Rizzo” bitters
• All NC Vieux Carre (showcased at NCRLA chefs showdown)- Cooks Mill, Fair Game apple brandy, Sanctuary Vineyards muscadine wine, Krupnikas spiced honey liqueur, Peychaud bitters and Angostura bitters

Get your tickets now! Ticket includes an educational experience with Kelly, a 1.25-oz pour of Cook’s Mill, a taste of each cocktail and light snacks. Our tastings are selling out quickly and we anticipate this event to do the same. Tickets are limited to allow for a more personal, intimate experience with our brand representatives.