I invite you to celebrate San Francisco Cocktail Week and join me at a hands-on Pisco Cocktails 101 class at 18 Reasons. Learn about the history of the spirit that was first distilled in Peru 400 years ago and discover its long-time connection to San Francisco. Starting with the classic Pisco Sour, you’ll be making simple syrup, slicing limes, and cracking eggs in order to mix and shake your own cocktails. Bring an 8 oz. jar to take home a special coffee infused Pisco we’ll be making in class.

18 Reasons

Pisco Cocktails 101 Class
Wednesday September 21, 2011
7-9PM
18 Reasons, 593 Guerrero St., San Francisco
$40 General, $35 Members
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194715

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Pisco and Ceviche Tasting at Carmo in New Orleans, Photos by Cathedral Creative Studios © 2011

One of my best friends and his wife are owners of Carmo Cafe in New Orleans, and since I was going there for the International Food Bloggers Conference, we decided to do a Peruvian tasting at their cafe. I was thrilled to share Peruvian food with New Orleanians and we quickly decided on a menu: Pisco Sours, Ceviche Nikkei, and Suspiro Limeño — perfect for a city that loves cocktails, seafood, and dessert.
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