Upcoming Classes & Events

Repeal Day is here! December 5 marks the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Come join the celebration (a day late) and learn about some drinks as we talk about how Prohibition transformed America. How did we end up there in the first place, how did we get out of it, and what we were drinking along the way? We'll be talking about speakeasies, gangsters and how Prohibition helped spread American cocktails across the globe.

Join Tammy's Tastings and The Newton of Ypsilanti for a unique cocktail, food, architecture, and history event at the The Newton of Ypsilanti, a historic home turned bed and breakfast and community gathering place. You'll start your journey in the actual 18th century tavern located in the basement, where you'll mix up a libation and learn about the pre-history of the cocktail in America. Then you'll venture upstairs to the beautifully decorated parlor to learn ...

The only thing better than a glass of champagne is a cocktail made with champagne. In this class you'll learn to make a variety of sparkling wine cocktails that will make every occasion a celebration, and set you up for holiday entertaining to come!

Spice up your holiday entertaining with some seasonal cocktails. Join Rebecca Morrow as you learn how to create your own house champagne cocktail, explore hot toddies and spiced wine, and sample some unusual and delicious egg nogs!

Cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice - not just for cookies. Cardamom and coriander - not just for Indian food. The spices of the world are key ingredients in bitters, liqueurs, infused syrups and other cocktail ingredients. This class will explore their uses in a variety of cocktails, including egg nog, hot buttered rum, and other seasonal favorites.

Get ready to celebrate the holidays and toast the new year with a selection of festive cocktails, from bubbly champagne cocktails to rich egg nogs!

The only thing better than a glass of bubbly is a cocktail made with bubbly! Sparkling wine doesn't need to be reserved for a special occasion - opening a bottle makes the occasion special all on its own. But since New Year's Eve is just around the corner, it's an especially perfect time to mix up some sparkling wine cocktails.

Rye whiskey once reigned supreme - especially on the East coast of the US - but over time, Bourbon came to dominate. No longer the forgotten whiskey, rye has made a well-deserved comeback. This class will talk about how that happened, and explore cocktails that make the most of its dry and spicy character.

Join Tammy's Tastings and The Newton of Ypsilanti for a unique cocktail, food, architecture, and history event at the The Newton of Ypsilanti, a historic home turned bed and breakfast and community gathering place. You'll start your journey in the actual 18th century tavern located in the basement, where you'll mix up a libation and learn about the pre-history of the cocktail in America. Then you'll venture upstairs to the beautifully decorated parlor to learn ...

Bourbon might just be the perfect spirit for colder weather. Rich and full, a little sweet, sometimes spicy, it’s a spirit I start thinking about as soon as the leaves start changing color and keep drinking it all winter long. In this class you'll learn a little about how bourbon is made, but mostly about what to do with it, with a variety of cocktails (some served hot) that will keep you toasting this winter!

Lemon and lime are cocktail essentials. But what about grapefruit, orange, and even lesser used citrus like Meyer lemons and kumquats? In this class we’ll explore the crucial role citrus juices play in cocktails with a variety of delicious drinks!

Tea is one of the world’s most beloved beverages. And its most varied, with tons of different varieties with radically different flavor profiles. In this class, we’ll explore what tea (both herbal and regular) can do for cocktails. We’ll talk about tea-based, booze-spiked hot toddies, but also about ways to use tea to quickly and easily create complex syrups and infused spirits.

Looking for a special gift for a cocktail lover or Michigander on your holiday list? My book Cheers to Michigan is a toast to the state’s flourishing craft cocktail and distillery movements. Based on Cheers!, my popular cocktail segement with Lester Graham on Michigan Radio (NPR), this book gathers forty-five of our favorite cocktail recipes celebrating the Great Lakes State—its history, its people, its culture, even its weather! Throughout, we mix in dashes of Michigan’s ...

Looking for a special gift for a cocktail lover or Michigander on your holiday list? My book Cheers to Michigan is a toast to the state’s flourishing craft cocktail and distillery movements. Based on Cheers!, my popular cocktail segement with Lester Graham on Michigan Radio (NPR), this book gathers forty-five of our favorite cocktail recipes celebrating the Great Lakes State—its history, its people, its culture, even its weather! Throughout, we mix in dashes of Michigan’s ...

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