Class Recording: Orange You Glad You Came To This Class?
Xavier Herit and Jonathan Adler explore the biology and history of orange liqueurs, plus a cocktail-focused horizontal tasting.
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
How well do you really know orange liqueurs? From Mai Tais to Sidecars, this category is at once essential yet often overlooked.
Come take a closer look at Curaçaos, triple secs, and even the occasional blue bottle (gasp).
Taught by Cognac Portfolio Ambassador Xavier Herit, this class peels back the labels to explore sugar content, base spirits, and cocktail application with special guest Jonathan Adler.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Production Insights: Distillation, Maceration, and Base Spirits
- Cocktail Use: The right orange for the right job
- History + Biology: Give your drink some context!
Free Download: Grand Marnier Recipe PDF booklet!
About Your Teacher:
Xavier Herit
Cognac Portfolio Ambassador, Campari America
Growing up in Paris with roots in France’s Bordeaux region, Xavier was raised in a world defined by genuine hospitality and delicious food and wine. His path to becoming the Cognac Portfolio Ambassador began in restaurants, apprenticing for mentors like Chefs Daniel Bouloud and Alain Ducasse, before finding his true calling behind the bar—a career that covered roles from bartender to owner and even co-author. These all led him to the brand ambassador role he holds today, where he gets to share his love and deep knowledge of these incredible products with bartenders across the country.
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