Event Description
Brews and Views with Celeste Beatty
Celeste Beatty, founder of the Harlem Brewing Company, hosts a monthly happy hour to highlight topics in beer making, the restaurant industry, art, politics, culture, and more. In the inaugural virtual conversation, Beatty will be joined by Dr. J Jackson-Beckham, principal at Crafted for All and executive director of Craft X EDU, and artist, educator, and curator Kibibi Ajanku. They will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the beer industry.
Before the conversation, bartenders from Chocolate City’s Best will demonstrate how to make a signature cocktail, mocktail, and offer a beer pairing for the conversation.
Signature Cocktails
Honey Crisp
- .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Honey
- 1 Apple
- 1 bottle/can of Beer (Harlem Brewery Lager)
Chocolate City
- 1.5 oz Blackleaf Vodka
- .5 oz St. Germain or any elderflower liqueur
- .75 oz homemade cocoa mint simple syrup
- .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Fall in Love
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 oz Charismatic Creations Apple CinnaMint NA mixer
- 1 bottle/can of ginger beer
Simple Syrup Recipe
- Add 2 cups of water to a pot.
- Add 1 packet of hot cocoa mix to boiling water.
- Add 2 mint sprig.
- Let boil for 5 min.
- Strain in a bowl.
- Add 2 cups of sugar. Stir until dissolved
Tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger/measuring cup
- 3 glasses for each drink
- Ice
Brews and Views will be livestreamed on NMWA’s Facebook page and at nmwa.org/livestream.