Cocktail Classes at Sample
This month's class provided students with a tutorial for three different cocktails, all of which were just lovely. The first was a punch featuring blood orange juice and vodka, another was a papaya margarita served with a chip of peanut and cumin brittle. Yum! 
The simplest drink, and perhaps the most seasonally appropriate was a simple mulled cider, perfect for the upcoming holidays or any winter event where the host is interested in serving a signature cocktail to guests. The recipe follows.
SAMPLE's cocktail classes are taught by Patrick Wade, an enthusiastic mixologist. The next class is being offered on Wednesday, November 21 at 6pm. For only $20, participants will receive recipes, trade secrets and samples of the classic Cosmo (this one integrates cranberry sauce), an Autumn Martini flavored with pear and a Pomegranate Cocktail. A nice selection of hors d'oeuvres is also available and lends to the festive atmosphere of the class.
The hour-long session is fun, and a great way to begin a date or spend a happy hour. Classes fill up quickly, so call and make your reservations today. SAMPLE's Cocktail Classes run the third Wednesday of every month, so clear your calendars.
Stay tuned to YUM; we're proud to announce that we'll be offering a regular feature with Patrick, who'll demonstrate tips and techniques for preparing simple, modern cocktails.
SAMPLE's Mulled Apple Cider
2 cinnamon sticks · 1 tsp whole Allspice · 1 tsp whole cloves · 1 pinch fresh peeled ginger · 1 tbsp orange zest · 1 quart cider · 8 oz. Captain Morgan or Jack Daniels · cheesecloth · kitchen string
Crush cinnamon stick and clove. Wrap cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger in a piece of cheesecloth and tie with string. Add cider and spices in cheesecloth to a medium sauce pan. Steep for 30 minutes on low heat. Ladle 1 cup of cider into a mug. Add 2 oz of liquor and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Cider can be served without liquor.
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regurge
After having samples pathetic versions of a sidecar and thier insulting flavouless manhattan I feel that the sample bartenders should be taking a course or two....maybe outside of the world of beverages
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ChristaSeychew
I myself found their Smoked Cherry Manhattan to be utterly delicious.
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regurge
Okay, anyone that can purchase whatever crappy flavoured whiskey that happens to be trendy that month might make a manhattan worthy of sarah jessica parker and the girls of the city...But when a man or sophisticate woman wants a true drink in the proper old fashioned way me thinks that there may be better saloons to wet the whistle..
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schpolo15
I enjoy reading these comments about the bartenders and concepts that sample have to offer. Just to voice my opinion, I am a regular customer there and just sitting at the bar and watching them make drinks, unless the prescription on your glasses are bad you can see that everything they mix into the drinks is made in the kitchen (which is behind the bar…again not sure if your glasses are bad). All of the ingredients are either boiled down, or puréed. There is nothing artificial mixed in. Additionally, the bartenders are good guys, and they are over the age of 5 so if you have an opinion, or idea, maybe you should let them know, rather than posting your gripes on the internet. As for flavored whisky, what would a sophisticated person, such as yourself be drinking that for? I guess maybe I’m not old-fashioned enough for you but I think the concept, and mixology going on at Sample is great for Allentown. And if you want to drink your Rob Roy’s made by a 70 year old man, try one of the local Country Clubs.
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