Subject: [Tikievents] Wednesdays at Forbidden Island - Cocktail Culture
Not only will I be ceremoniously inducted into the shelf of fame this Wednesday at 8pm for completion of the Kill Devil list, we also have: Black Orchid Sessions
Starting February 10, 2010, Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge rolls out a unique
cocktail experience... custom made cocktails, created on the spot based
on customer requests. On the heels of her wildly successful Wednesday
night cocktail series the Black Orchid Club, mixologist Suzanne Long is
taking cocktail creation to an even higher level by inventing cocktails
on the spot, using premium ingredients and the suggestions of the
imbiber. Each week, a focus ingredient will be announced. Focus
ingredients will include Suzanne Long's custom made cocktail syrups and
liqueurs, and some specialty spirits. The focus ingredient will be used
to create each guest's custom cocktail, and a special weekly specials
menu will also be available.
"In my experience, creating an
excellent custom cocktail is similar to a Jazz recording session," says
Long. "Creating custom cocktails for my guests on the spot is something
that I already do. I'm just opening the doors to the public so everyone
can participate. With my custom made syrups, the premium spirits and
fresh juices we have here at Forbidden Island, and your input about
what you feel like tasting tonight, we can together create the perfect,
exceptionally crafted cocktail - right here in front of you!"
Black
Orchid Sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings at Forbidden
Island Tiki Lounge, the very hip 1960s style tiki lounge in the heart
of Alameda. More details about the Black Orchid Club and Black Orchid
Sessions can be found on Suzanne Long's blog, Shakin' Rum and
Pineapples - http://rumnpineapple.blogspot.com and at http://twitter.com/BlackOrchidClub.