Draft Cocktails: Class Recording
Watch our 1-hour class to learn how a draft cocktail system works and what you need to get started.
Campari Academy was joined by Lev Katsouba of NYC’s Draft Choice to lead a deep dive into what bartenders need to know about draft cocktails.
In this Digital Session, we go over the components of a draft cocktail system, and how these will ultimately affect your drink options! This class will teach you what you need to bring this fantastic technique to your beverage program. Your ticket times and bottom line will thank you!
Draft Cocktail Class Topics:
What is a draft cocktail system?
We introduce the basics of kegged cocktails.
What are the parts of draft cocktail system?
A deeper dive into the individual parts of a draft cocktail system, from gas to keg to faucet, and beyond.
What are the best options for setting up a draft cocktail system?
We explore your options for each component of the cocktail system, getting into the technical differences between keg types, understanding the role of carbonation and nitro-infusers, the importance of choosing the right faucet, plus exploring the beer stone and in-keg mixing options.
What cocktails can be put on draft?
There are 3 main types of draft cocktails: still, carbonated, nitro-infused. We look at case studies and what equipment you need for each.
Plus bountiful weirdness!
Why you can technically put soy sauce or pure spirits on draft (but shouldn’t) and why trusting staff to shake the kegs usually backfires!
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