Evolution of the Negroni Masterclass

Cocktailians Tarquin Melnyk and Robyn Gray lead you thru the evolution of the iconic cocktail the NEGRONI.  Where it came from, aperitivo, amaro and their role in the past and modern-day dining, as well as the many stories and lore surrounding the subject.  Join us for Negroni Week this September and imbibe more than a delicious cocktail!

Our third installment of our new Cocktail Series, Copperpenny is presenting the ‘Evolution of the Negroni’. While the rumours of a Count Negroni tickle the imagination and may conjure images of one-handed swashbuckling swordsman drinking cocktails in the hot Italian sun, the truth behind this and many other origins of the beautiful bittersweet genre are just as fascinating.  Join us in our own one-of-a-kind North Shore speakeasy cellar for a memorable event headed by our incredibly talented cocktail director, Tarquin Melnyk, alongside Robyn Gray, pioneer of the award-winning “Inception Negroni” and a familiar face in the Vancouver bar scene, directing programs for The Hotel Georgia, Fairmont Pacific Rim and more!

The session will be from 7-8pm, with a 30-minute cocktail meet and greet starting at 6:30, where guests will receive a welcome cocktail to get the conversation started. Throughout the session, you’ll receive an experiential tasting tutorial on crafting the perfect Negroni whilst you learn the varied history of one of the world’s most iconic gin cocktails. You will get to experience three additional cocktails during this event, so please be forewarned – these cocktails are spirit-forward so make sure you eat before you come! Come understand these bitter beauties and how to temper them with the right cocktail combinations!