Mingle over martinis and flirt with fruit tingles at Cocktail Creation
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IN THE NEWS: Amanda Lee from New Woman Magazine tries out a Cocktail Creation and here's what she had to say:
"As I arrive at Mint Bar, I'm thrilled to find that all the men appear to be handsome and well dressed. It's a pretty swanky place and I breathe a sigh of relief that I made an effort and dressed up a bit." I highly recommend the cocktail creation speed dating to anyone!
New Women, September 2006
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What is Cocktail Creation?
Welcome to Cocktail Creation, speed dating shaken, not stirred. At this concoction crazed event you’ll shake up martinis and sip down bellinis whilst meeting 12 single cocktail connoisseurs.
The evening will kick off with an introductory demonstration from a cocktail King or Queen, teaching you the basics of starting and maintaining a home bar. You'll then be shown how to shake, muddle and float all the cocktails which you will enjoy on the night. At this event you’ll learn how to make (and later drink) a range of taste bud tingling cocktails, from the classic to the funky and exotic.
On arrival you’ll be served your first cocktail, paired with some specially selected canapés. Then it’s on to the bar where you’ll watch and learn from a vermouth splashing, lime dashing cocktail emperor. You’ll then sit down with your dates to enjoy some delicious cocktails. By the end of the evening you’ll have learned how to impress a date with both your witty conversation and your ability to make a mean martini!
Every 7-8 minutes the men will move on to the next table, where their next cocktail date awaits.
The cost to attend this event is only $99.95. This price includes cocktail demonstration, 6 cocktails, gourmet canapés and a cocktail recipe sheet so you can re-create the cocktails at home … not to mention 10-12 dates! You’ll also receive a $50 hair styling voucher for a top salon and a free 40-minute coaching session with a coach from The Coaching Room valued at $117!
This is the ultimate treat for those who enjoy drinking with a dash of sophistication.
Perth Events
At Cocktail Creation you’ll Talk over a Tom Collings and work your mojo with a mojito in Perth’s favourite cocktail establishment, Box Deli. Conveniently located on Hay Street in the CBD, Box Deli is Perth's own taste of Down Town Manhattan, with a cocktail menu extensive enough to rival New York’s top cocktail haunts.
Throughout the evening guests will enjoy 6 of the Box Deli’s signature cocktails, complemented by specially selected canapés. You’ll be given interactive demonstrations by an internationally trained cocktail expert, which will leave you with enough knowledge to make some truly impressive cocktails at home.
Every 8 minutes the men will move on to the next table where their next cocktail date awaits. You will receive a cocktail upon arrival in addition to a new cocktail every second date and delicious canapés, fresh from the Box Deli kitchen.
Your Cocktail Menu:
- Lychee Mojito
- Tom Collins
- Caprioska
- Paradiso ce soir
- St Dominic
- Carribean Flavour
Your Canapes Menu:
- Roma tomato bruschetta w olive tapenade
- King island brie w glazed fig
- Spiced italian sausage w south west fetta
- Crisp vegetable samosas
- Chilli spiced king prawns
- Crumbed mushroom risotto balls
- Tomoato basil bocconcinni skewers
- Leek & bacon quichettes
- Water chestnut w shitake mushroom savoy puffs
- Black bean & vegetable spring rolls
- Lemon garlic chicken w tzatiki
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Brisbane Events
At Cocktail Creation you’ll socialise over Sea Breezes and talk tequila sunrise in the sleek surrounds of Brisbane’s slickest cocktail bar, The Jorge. You're guaranteed to love the Jorge's ultra indulgent cocktail menu and delicious tapas offerings.
Throughout the evening you will enjoy 6 of the Jorge’s signature cocktails, complemented by specially selected canapés. You’ll be given interactive demonstrations by the Cocktail King, which will leave you with the knowledge of making impressive cocktails at home.
Every 8 minutes the men will move on to the next table where their next cocktail date awaits. You will receive a cocktail upon arrival in addition to a new cocktail every second date and must-try tapas, fresh from the Jorge kitchen.
Your Cocktail Menu:
- Sea Breeze
- Caiprioska
- Kir Royale
- Cuba Libre
- Cosmopolitan
- Tequila Sunrise
Your Canapes Menu:
- Char grilled chilli marinated baby octopus
- Pan fried Salt & pepper calamari with lemon wedges
- Asian crab spring rolls w Thai lime dipping sauce
- Thai fish cakes w chilli, ginger, and garlic served w homemade sweet chilli sauce
- Char grilled polenta pieces w a blue cheese & walnut sauce
- Spiced lamb filled filo fingers w tzatziki sauce
- Hand cut potato wedges
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Sydney Events
At Cocktail Creation you can brave a Brazilian Wax or melt over a martini in the sleek surrounds of Sydney’s most stylish cocktail lounge. MINT Bar is known for its comprehensive cocktail menu and its house specialty, the mouth watering Vanilla and Lychee Martini (Drink 1 at Cocktail Creation).
Throughout the evening you will enjoy 6 of MINT’s signature cocktails, complemented by specially selected canapés. You’ll be given interactive demonstrations with Vladimir, the Cocktail King, which will leave you with the knowledge of making impressive cocktails at home.
Every 7-8 minutes the men will move on to the next table where their next cocktail date awaits. You will receive a cocktail upon arrival in addition to a new cocktail every second date and delicious canapés fresh from the MINT kitchen.
Your Cocktail Menu:
- Vanilla Lychee Martini
- Brazilian Wax
- 4 1/2 inches
- Lychee Champagne
- Foreplay
- Mango Dash
Your Canapes Menu:
- Beetroot tarts
- BBQ pork spring rolls
- Tempura whitebait
- Goats cheese Calzones
- Selection of gourmet breads and spreads
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Melbourne Events
At Cocktail Creation you’ll mingle over martinis and learn to muddle a mojito whilst relaxing into the sleek, modern surroundings of one of Melbourne's top cocktail bars, Platform 3. Conveniently located in Richmond, Platform 3 is known for their mouth watering cocktails and perfect ambiance.
Throughout the evening you will enjoy 6 of Platform 3’s signature cocktails, complemented by specially selected canapés. You’ll be given interactive demonstrations by the Cocktail King, which will leave you with the knowledge of making impressive cocktails at home.
Every 7-8 minutes the men will move on to the next table where there next cocktail date awaits. You will receive a cocktail upon arrival in addition to a new cocktail every second date and delicious canapés fresh from the Platform 3 kitchen.
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