Class Recording: Margarita R&D with Mary Palac

Discover your next hit Margarita with pro tips on recipe workshopping, landing your drink on the menu, and understanding today’s biggest trends.

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/watch?v=MXASA4mnE-E

ABOUT THIS CLASS:

It’s just about Margarita season and we are getting ready. Join Mexican Spirits Brand Ambassador Mary Palac for a master class on Margarita trends, inspirations, and provocations.

In this class we will look at cutting edge margaritas from around the world including new ingredients, tech, and service styles.

It might be a classic, but it’s just getting started.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The Margarita Reimagined: Explore the classic plus cutting-edge variations
• Industry R&D Techniques: Learn methods to experiment and elevate cocktail creation
• Making The Menu: Discover best practices for getting your drink on the cocktail list

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Bring the concepts to life! Download and print this free Margarita R&D Template to level up your new menu:

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Thirsty for more great talks at the intersection of flavor and science? Start here!

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• Nose Dive with Harold McGee: Scent + Flavor at the Molecular Level
• Spin Cycle with Dave Arnold: Centrifugation, Clarification, & Cocktails
• Wild Drinks with Danny Childs: Techniques to Harness and Preserve Wild Flavors

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About Your Teacher:

Mary Palac,
Mexican Spirits Portfolio Ambassador

With over 20+ years of experience working in hospitality, Mary Palac is Campari Group’s
Mexican Spirits Portfolio Ambassador and offers industry knowledge that expands across
the globe.

Mary has received national recognition from the Spirited Awards as a Top 4 Finalist for the
“American Bartender of the Year” honor, as well as being named a Top 10 nominee for “Best
US Brand Ambassador” in 2023 & 2024. She was also the first bartender to be commended
by the city of San Jose for her contributions to the food and beverage community.

Born in the Philippines and raised in California, Mary grew up surrounded by both Filipino and
Mexican culture, which helped build her connection to agave and Mexican spirits. Mary is also
passionate about spirits education and building communities. She strives to seek out
opportunities for others within the industry, especially women of color who are frequently
overlooked or undervalued.

Due to her unwavering love for spirits and the industry as a whole, Mary has visited distilleries
and bars all over the world to continue expanding her expertise and knowledge. She is thrilled
to be a Brand Ambassador of the Mexican Spirits Portfolio at Campari and is looking forward
to what lies ahead.

Follow Mary at @mixtressmary.