Mixology Schedule
T.O. Food & Drink Fest 2023
March 31, April 1-2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Mixology kits courtesy of
Friday, March 31
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Brenton Mowforth
Brenton Mowforth is Canada’s leading cocktail and beverage expert. He originally started out to inspire people to drink better, not more, and since has created a community across his platforms – Cheers to Happy Hour and Wander Thirsty.
The online communities he has created dive deep into the liquor industry and shines the spotlight on the cocktail culture, beverage creators, and cutting-edge establishments serving up next-level libations, with a focus on the often-over-looked Canadian scene.
read more
His passion for cocktails and the hospitality industry have been recognized by Forbes, Toronto Star and Liqour.com, and he continues to be a one-man encyclopedia on the subject.
Mixology Class : Perfect Your Favourite Cocktail
Introductions
Overview
How to Make the Best Martini
Demonstrate how to make a martini as cold as possible without diluting it.
Tips: proper ice, don’t shake it and the importance of chilling a glass.
Examples: A martini with lemon zest vs. a martini with olives.
How to Perfect an Old Fashion
Demonstrate how to make an Old Fashion with a lift to brighten up the flavour, break apart the sugars and adjust the mouthfeel.
Tips: Don’t use a lot of sugar, importance of dilution and citric acid solution.
Example: Citric acid Old Fashion
Questions
5:30 – 6:00 pm
Kaitlyn Collins
Kaitlyn Collins has had a passion for creating flavourful & balanced cocktails for the everyday home mixologist. She has been with Wolfhead Distillery for over 5 years as both a marketing professional and a bartender. Her best bartending advice is to not be afraid to try odd combinations and unlikely pairings because greatness is often found by accident.
Wolfhead Distillery
Wolfhead Distillery
A Premium Craft Distillery in Amherstburg Ontario Just 15 mins from the city of Windsor that borders Detroit Michigan.
Wolfhead distillery opened in 2016 and produces 9 spirits including:
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Gin
- Coffee Whisky Liqueur
- Grapefruit Vodka
- Banana Caramel Vodka
- Apple Caramel Whisky
- Cinnamon Whisky
- And A ready to drink Cosmo
Being a part of the wolfpack we are 100% dedicated to sourcing local ingredients and utilizing 100% natural flavors.
Mixology Class : Wolfhead Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
2 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Wolfhead Grapefruit Vodka
1 Lime Slice
1 Grapefruit Slice
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
1 lemon to peel
EQUIPMENT
Martini Glass
Jigger
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Mesh Strainer
Peeler
6:30 – 7:00 pm
Chris Mosey
Chris Mosey is an award winning bartender and the Flor de Caña brand ambassador for Western Canada. Chris was named a Flor de Caña sustainability champion in 2020 for his work spreading sustainable practices throughout the hospitality industry.
Flor de Cana
Flor de Caña’s vibrant history will be explored. Participants will be taken on a journey; travelling from 1875 when Francisco Alfedo Pellas departed Italy for the promised fortune of the American Gold Rush, to 1890 when the distillery was established, to today over 130 years later, where Flor de Caña is still family owned in it’s 5th generation, and is the World’s first Global Spirit to be both Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade Certified!
Shake & Sip with Flor de Cańa Rum: A Sustainable Cocktail Masterclass
– Welcome cocktail at entrance – Flor de Caña signature cocktail the “Flor ginger” – Flor de Caña 12yr, premium ginger ale, orange slice
– Introduction
– The History of Flor de Caña (pellas family, sugar mill, the volcano”
– “Momotombo”
A shaken punch with Flor de Caña 12yr, Guava, Passionfruit, Habnero and “stretched lemon” a sustainable alternative to lemon juice
– How to craft a sustainable rum (production, aging process)
– “Smoked Flor Fashioned”
A smoked old fashioned cocktail featuring Flor de Caña 12yr and a Canadian sourced coffee & chocolate bitter syrup.
– Our commitment to sustainability
– Ultra Luxury Flor de Caña 25yr Rum tasting with Dark chocolate pairing
7:30 – 8:00 pm
Brenton Mowforth
Brenton Mowforth is Canada’s leading cocktail and beverage expert. He originally started out to inspire people to drink better, not more, and since has created a community across his platforms – Cheers to Happy Hour and Wander Thirsty.
The online communities he has created dive deep into the liquor industry and shines the spotlight on the cocktail culture, beverage creators, and cutting-edge establishments serving up next-level libations, with a focus on the often-over-looked Canadian scene.
read more
His passion for cocktails and the hospitality industry have been recognized by Forbes, Toronto Star and Liqour.com, and he continues to be a one-man encyclopedia on the subject.
Mixology Class : Perfect Your Favourite Cocktail
Introductions
Overview
How to Make the Best Martini
Demonstrate how to make a martini as cold as possible without diluting it.
Tips: proper ice, don’t shake it and the importance of chilling a glass.
Examples: A martini with lemon zest vs. a martini with olives.
How to Perfect an Old Fashion
Demonstrate how to make an Old Fashion with a lift to brighten up the flavour, break apart the sugars and adjust the mouthfeel.
Tips: Don’t use a lot of sugar, importance of dilution and citric acid solution.
Example: Citric acid Old Fashion
Questions
8:30 – 9:00 pm
Trevor Burnett
Trevor Burnett is a proud Canadian-West Indian, who currently resides in Toronto. He has travelled the globe extensively as an ambassador of spirits and the culture of cocktails and is well known for his passion for adventure and his innate sense of hospitality.
Over the course of his career, he has travelled extensively to some of the most respected rum producing nations and distilleries across the Americas including Barbados, Guyana, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.
read more
His Caribbean roots can be traced to both Barbados and Guyana and his affection for traditional ingredients like sorrel, mauby, molasses, coconut water and cane juice can often be found in his cocktail recipes making his libations some of the most compelling and authentic offerings outside of the West Indies.
In addition to his incredibly successful online corporate and private cocktail classes, 2020 marked the year that Trevor began hosting ‘TIPSY’ the virtual Showgame from his Toronto based studio featuring cocktail themed content include ‘BOOZEY BINGO’, ‘Tiki A Plinko’, the Incredible Project Showcast and more.
For further information on Trevor Burnett or any of the above mentioned, email him at trevor.h.burnett@gmail.com
Please drink responsibly
Barbados Company Profile
Surrounded by the sparkling turquois waters of the Caribbean Sea, adorned with rolling hills of lush flora, and where culture effortlessly permeates throughout the land, Barbados is a source of relaxation, adventure, exploration, and experiences that are unequivocally unique to the island.
As the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and the birthplace of rum, Barbados is particularly rich with culinary experiences as zestful and compelling as the island’s culture and history. In Barbados, flavourful experiences come from street vendors, fine dining and local favourite restaurants, such as Champers and Cocktail Kitchen, and world class chef private dining experiences – a refreshing culinary experience is always within arms reach in Barbados. Each year, Barbados celebrates this epicurean excellence with the annual Food & Rum Festival that takes place in October and plays an integral part in the destination’s identity, hosting world renowned chefs and mixologists to revel in the unique culinary scene through a series of events and festivities.
Mixology Class : Sorrel Punch
2oz Mount Gay rum
.75oz spiced hibiscus syrup
1oz lemon and lime juice
Several dashes of aromatic bitters
Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Strain over ice and garnish with a hibiscus sepal.
Saturday, April 1
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Rob Berry
Bartending School of Ontario in partnership with Reid’s Distillery
Reid’s is a Canadian Family runner business, winner of best gin and contemporary gin 2023 in Canada
Bartending School of Ontario
Voted best Many times over with Readers Choice Awards
Mixology Class : Orange Vanilla Gimlet
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Rob Berry
Bartending School of Ontario in partnership with Reid’s Distillery
Reid’s is a Canadian Family runner business, winner of best gin and contemporary gin 2023 in Canada
Bartending School of Ontario
Voted best Many times over with Readers Choice Awards
Mixology Class : French Canadian Martini
3:30 – 4:00 pm
MIXOLOGY MATT (Matthew Sinagoga)
My name is Matt and I kicked off my Mixology journey during Covid-19. After months of isolation, I was itching for a proper Whisky Sour. I bought my first Shaker Set, watched some videos online, and that was the first domino that fell.
Now I am happily sharing these amazing recipes in Virtual & Private Classes. I am so grateful to connect people with the power of a well-crafted drink. I also specialize in private events and wedding services. On most nights you will catch me with a Whisky cocktail or a Craft Beer.
I Dont Make Drinks. I Make Smiles!
Cocktail 1 : GIN SOUR
- 2oz of Collective Arts Artisanal Dry Gin
- ¾oz lemon juice
- ¾oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes of angostura bitters
- 1 egg white or 1oz of aquafaba (optional)
- 1 lemon twist
Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker tin, dry shake for 5-10 seconds, add ice and shake for another 10 to 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass , garnish with a lemon twist
Cocktail 2 : CLASSIC MOJITO
- 4-6 mint leaves
- 1oz Collective Arts Maple syrup barrel aged rum
- 1oz lime juice
- 1oz simple syrup
- 4-6oz soda water
- mint bouquet
- 1 lime slice
Slap four to six mint leaves and drop into a highball glass. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill glass with ice, top with soda water and stir until it is fully mixed. Garnish with a mint bouquet and a lime slice.
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Kaitlyn Collins
Kaitlyn Collins has had a passion for creating flavourful & balanced cocktails for the everyday home mixologist. She has been with Wolfhead Distillery for over 5 years as both a marketing professional and a bartender. Her best bartending advice is to not be afraid to try odd combinations and unlikely pairings because greatness is often found by accident.
Wolfhead Distillery
Wolfhead Distillery
A Premium Craft Distillery in Amherstburg Ontario Just 15 mins from the city of Windsor that borders Detroit Michigan.
Wolfhead distillery opened in 2016 and produces 9 spirits including:
- Vodka
- Whisky
- Gin
- Coffee Whisky Liqueur
- Grapefruit Vodka
- Banana Caramel Vodka
- Apple Caramel Whisky
- Cinnamon Whisky
- And A ready to drink Cosmo
Being a part of the wolfpack we are 100% dedicated to sourcing local ingredients and utilizing 100% natural flavors.
Mixology Class : Wolfhead Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
2 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Wolfhead Grapefruit Vodka
1 Lime Slice
1 Grapefruit Slice
0.25 oz Simple Syrup
1 lemon to peel
EQUIPMENT
Martini Glass
Jigger
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Mesh Strainer
Peeler
5:30 – 6:00 pm
Nickel Brook Brewing Tasting Session
Nickel Brook has been one of the leading players in the Ontario Craft Beer movement since our founding in 2005. Our brewers combine premium ingredients, bold creativity, and technical expertise to create world-class beer. You can always expect something original, unique, and delicious coming out of our tanks. We have plenty of stories to tell, and can’t wait to share them with you. Check out our lineup of delicious beers, and create your story with Nickel Brook.
Citrus Paloma - Agave Spirit Cocktail
A vibrant citrus blend of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, and Lime shine through this spritzy ready-to-drink cocktail. An effervescent Agave Spirit Paloma with a refreshingly crisp finish.
6:30 – 7:00 pm
Chris Mosey
Chris Mosey is an award winning bartender and the Flor de Caña brand ambassador for Western Canada. Chris was named a Flor de Caña sustainability champion in 2020 for his work spreading sustainable practices throughout the hospitality industry.
Flor de Cana
Flor de Caña’s vibrant history will be explored. Participants will be taken on a journey; travelling from 1875 when Francisco Alfedo Pellas departed Italy for the promised fortune of the American Gold Rush, to 1890 when the distillery was established, to today over 130 years later, where Flor de Caña is still family owned in it’s 5th generation, and is the World’s first Global Spirit to be both Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade Certified!
Shake & Sip with Flor de Cańa Rum: A Sustainable Cocktail Masterclass
– Welcome cocktail at entrance – Flor de Caña signature cocktail the “Flor ginger” – Flor de Caña 12yr, premium ginger ale, orange slice
– Introduction
– The History of Flor de Caña (pellas family, sugar mill, the volcano”
– “Momotombo”
A shaken punch with Flor de Caña 12yr, Guava, Passionfruit, Habnero and “stretched lemon” a sustainable alternative to lemon juice
– How to craft a sustainable rum (production, aging process)
– “Smoked Flor Fashioned”
A smoked old fashioned cocktail featuring Flor de Caña 12yr and a Canadian sourced coffee & chocolate bitter syrup.
– Our commitment to sustainability
– Ultra Luxury Flor de Caña 25yr Rum tasting with Dark chocolate pairing
7:30 – 8:00 pm
Brenton Mowforth
Brenton Mowforth is Canada’s leading cocktail and beverage expert. He originally started out to inspire people to drink better, not more, and since has created a community across his platforms – Cheers to Happy Hour and Wander Thirsty.
The online communities he has created dive deep into the liquor industry and shines the spotlight on the cocktail culture, beverage creators, and cutting-edge establishments serving up next-level libations, with a focus on the often-over-looked Canadian scene.
read more
His passion for cocktails and the hospitality industry have been recognized by Forbes, Toronto Star and Liqour.com, and he continues to be a one-man encyclopedia on the subject.
Mixology Class : Perfect Your Favourite Cocktail
Introductions
Overview
How to Make the Best Martini
Demonstrate how to make a martini as cold as possible without diluting it.
Tips: proper ice, don’t shake it and the importance of chilling a glass.
Examples: A martini with lemon zest vs. a martini with olives.
How to Perfect an Old Fashion
Demonstrate how to make an Old Fashion with a lift to brighten up the flavour, break apart the sugars and adjust the mouthfeel.
Tips: Don’t use a lot of sugar, importance of dilution and citric acid solution.
Example: Citric acid Old Fashion
Questions
8:30 – 9:00 pm
Trevor Burnett
Trevor Burnett is a proud Canadian-West Indian, who currently resides in Toronto. He has travelled the globe extensively as an ambassador of spirits and the culture of cocktails and is well known for his passion for adventure and his innate sense of hospitality.
Over the course of his career, he has travelled extensively to some of the most respected rum producing nations and distilleries across the Americas including Barbados, Guyana, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.
read more
His Caribbean roots can be traced to both Barbados and Guyana and his affection for traditional ingredients like sorrel, mauby, molasses, coconut water and cane juice can often be found in his cocktail recipes making his libations some of the most compelling and authentic offerings outside of the West Indies.
In addition to his incredibly successful online corporate and private cocktail classes, 2020 marked the year that Trevor began hosting ‘TIPSY’ the virtual Showgame from his Toronto based studio featuring cocktail themed content include ‘BOOZEY BINGO’, ‘Tiki A Plinko’, the Incredible Project Showcast and more.
For further information on Trevor Burnett or any of the above mentioned, email him at trevor.h.burnett@gmail.com
Please drink responsibly
Barbados Company Profile
Surrounded by the sparkling turquois waters of the Caribbean Sea, adorned with rolling hills of lush flora, and where culture effortlessly permeates throughout the land, Barbados is a source of relaxation, adventure, exploration, and experiences that are unequivocally unique to the island.
As the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and the birthplace of rum, Barbados is particularly rich with culinary experiences as zestful and compelling as the island’s culture and history. In Barbados, flavourful experiences come from street vendors, fine dining and local favourite restaurants, such as Champers and Cocktail Kitchen, and world class chef private dining experiences – a refreshing culinary experience is always within arms reach in Barbados. Each year, Barbados celebrates this epicurean excellence with the annual Food & Rum Festival that takes place in October and plays an integral part in the destination’s identity, hosting world renowned chefs and mixologists to revel in the unique culinary scene through a series of events and festivities.
Mixology Class : Sorrel Punch
2oz Mount Gay rum
.75oz spiced hibiscus syrup
1oz lemon and lime juice
Several dashes of aromatic bitters
Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Strain over ice and garnish with a hibiscus sepal.
Sunday, April 2
1:00 – 1:30 pm
MIXOLOGY MATT (Matthew Sinagoga)
My name is Matt and I kicked off my Mixology journey during Covid-19. After months of isolation, I was itching for a proper Whisky Sour. I bought my first Shaker Set, watched some videos online, and that was the first domino that fell.
Now I am happily sharing these amazing recipes in Virtual & Private Classes. I am so grateful to connect people with the power of a well-crafted drink. I also specialize in private events and wedding services. On most nights you will catch me with a Whisky cocktail or a Craft Beer.
I Dont Make Drinks. I Make Smiles!
Cocktail 1 : GIN SOUR
- 2oz of Collective Arts Artisanal Dry Gin
- ¾oz lemon juice
- ¾oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes of angostura bitters
- 1 egg white or 1oz of aquafaba (optional)
- 1 lemon twist
Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker tin, dry shake for 5-10 seconds, add ice and shake for another 10 to 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass , garnish with a lemon twist
Cocktail 2 : CLASSIC MOJITO
- 4-6 mint leaves
- 1oz Collective Arts Maple syrup barrel aged rum
- 1oz lime juice
- 1oz simple syrup
- 4-6oz soda water
- mint bouquet
- 1 lime slice
Slap four to six mint leaves and drop into a highball glass. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill glass with ice, top with soda water and stir until it is fully mixed. Garnish with a mint bouquet and a lime slice.
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Brenton Mowforth
Brenton Mowforth is Canada’s leading cocktail and beverage expert. He originally started out to inspire people to drink better, not more, and since has created a community across his platforms – Cheers to Happy Hour and Wander Thirsty.
The online communities he has created dive deep into the liquor industry and shines the spotlight on the cocktail culture, beverage creators, and cutting-edge establishments serving up next-level libations, with a focus on the often-over-looked Canadian scene.
read more
His passion for cocktails and the hospitality industry have been recognized by Forbes, Toronto Star and Liqour.com, and he continues to be a one-man encyclopedia on the subject.
Mixology Class : Perfect Your Favourite Cocktail
Introductions
Overview
How to Make the Best Martini
Demonstrate how to make a martini as cold as possible without diluting it.
Tips: proper ice, don’t shake it and the importance of chilling a glass.
Examples: A martini with lemon zest vs. a martini with olives.
How to Perfect an Old Fashion
Demonstrate how to make an Old Fashion with a lift to brighten up the flavour, break apart the sugars and adjust the mouthfeel.
Tips: Don’t use a lot of sugar, importance of dilution and citric acid solution.
Example: Citric acid Old Fashion
Questions
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Chris Mosey
Chris Mosey is an award winning bartender and the Flor de Caña brand ambassador for Western Canada. Chris was named a Flor de Caña sustainability champion in 2020 for his work spreading sustainable practices throughout the hospitality industry.
Flor de Cana
Flor de Caña’s vibrant history will be explored. Participants will be taken on a journey; travelling from 1875 when Francisco Alfedo Pellas departed Italy for the promised fortune of the American Gold Rush, to 1890 when the distillery was established, to today over 130 years later, where Flor de Caña is still family owned in it’s 5th generation, and is the World’s first Global Spirit to be both Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade Certified!
Shake & Sip with Flor de Cańa Rum: A Sustainable Cocktail Masterclass
– Welcome cocktail at entrance – Flor de Caña signature cocktail the “Flor ginger” – Flor de Caña 12yr, premium ginger ale, orange slice
– Introduction
– The History of Flor de Caña (pellas family, sugar mill, the volcano”
– “Momotombo”
A shaken punch with Flor de Caña 12yr, Guava, Passionfruit, Habnero and “stretched lemon” a sustainable alternative to lemon juice
– How to craft a sustainable rum (production, aging process)
– “Smoked Flor Fashioned”
A smoked old fashioned cocktail featuring Flor de Caña 12yr and a Canadian sourced coffee & chocolate bitter syrup.
– Our commitment to sustainability
– Ultra Luxury Flor de Caña 25yr Rum tasting with Dark chocolate pairing
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Trevor Burnett
Trevor Burnett is a proud Canadian-West Indian, who currently resides in Toronto. He has travelled the globe extensively as an ambassador of spirits and the culture of cocktails and is well known for his passion for adventure and his innate sense of hospitality.
Over the course of his career, he has travelled extensively to some of the most respected rum producing nations and distilleries across the Americas including Barbados, Guyana, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans.
read more
His Caribbean roots can be traced to both Barbados and Guyana and his affection for traditional ingredients like sorrel, mauby, molasses, coconut water and cane juice can often be found in his cocktail recipes making his libations some of the most compelling and authentic offerings outside of the West Indies.
In addition to his incredibly successful online corporate and private cocktail classes, 2020 marked the year that Trevor began hosting ‘TIPSY’ the virtual Showgame from his Toronto based studio featuring cocktail themed content include ‘BOOZEY BINGO’, ‘Tiki A Plinko’, the Incredible Project Showcast and more.
For further information on Trevor Burnett or any of the above mentioned, email him at trevor.h.burnett@gmail.com
Please drink responsibly
Barbados Company Profile
Surrounded by the sparkling turquois waters of the Caribbean Sea, adorned with rolling hills of lush flora, and where culture effortlessly permeates throughout the land, Barbados is a source of relaxation, adventure, exploration, and experiences that are unequivocally unique to the island.
As the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and the birthplace of rum, Barbados is particularly rich with culinary experiences as zestful and compelling as the island’s culture and history. In Barbados, flavourful experiences come from street vendors, fine dining and local favourite restaurants, such as Champers and Cocktail Kitchen, and world class chef private dining experiences – a refreshing culinary experience is always within arms reach in Barbados. Each year, Barbados celebrates this epicurean excellence with the annual Food & Rum Festival that takes place in October and plays an integral part in the destination’s identity, hosting world renowned chefs and mixologists to revel in the unique culinary scene through a series of events and festivities.
Mixology Class : Sorrel Punch
2oz Mount Gay rum
.75oz spiced hibiscus syrup
1oz lemon and lime juice
Several dashes of aromatic bitters
Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Strain over ice and garnish with a hibiscus sepal.