Local Bartender Thiago Leite is hosting holiday cocktail classes at The Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, where he will share his recipes for three unique drinks.
First up is the Caipiroska, a twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail made with vodka, lime, and brown sugar. This refreshing drink is perfect for hot winter days like Christmas in Brazil, when holidays are celebrated with iced cocktails. Leite's version features Absolut Elyx vodka instead of traditional cachaca, giving it a slightly different flavor profile.
Next, there's the Bashful Boulevardier, which combines whiskey, cherry syrup, Chambord, and Campari to create a rich and complex drink. This cocktail encourages social interaction, as it's meant to be sipped over time rather than gulped down quickly. The name "Bashful" refers to its modest appearance, but don't let that fool you – this is a potent and flavorful drink.
Last but not least, there's the Nutella Espresso Martini, a sweet and creamy dessert cocktail made with vodka, espresso, Kahlua, and Buttershots. This drink is perfect for those who love Nutella and want to indulge in its rich flavor profile. The addition of Buttershots gives it a unique twist that sets it apart from other martini recipes.
Two more cocktails can be found at local restaurants Shorty's Pins x Pints and Ritual House, including the Gingerbread Smash and the Holiday Beach Margarita.
These recipes showcase Leite's creativity and expertise as a bartender, and are sure to inspire home bartenders to try something new this holiday season.
First up is the Caipiroska, a twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail made with vodka, lime, and brown sugar. This refreshing drink is perfect for hot winter days like Christmas in Brazil, when holidays are celebrated with iced cocktails. Leite's version features Absolut Elyx vodka instead of traditional cachaca, giving it a slightly different flavor profile.
Next, there's the Bashful Boulevardier, which combines whiskey, cherry syrup, Chambord, and Campari to create a rich and complex drink. This cocktail encourages social interaction, as it's meant to be sipped over time rather than gulped down quickly. The name "Bashful" refers to its modest appearance, but don't let that fool you – this is a potent and flavorful drink.
Last but not least, there's the Nutella Espresso Martini, a sweet and creamy dessert cocktail made with vodka, espresso, Kahlua, and Buttershots. This drink is perfect for those who love Nutella and want to indulge in its rich flavor profile. The addition of Buttershots gives it a unique twist that sets it apart from other martini recipes.
Two more cocktails can be found at local restaurants Shorty's Pins x Pints and Ritual House, including the Gingerbread Smash and the Holiday Beach Margarita.
These recipes showcase Leite's creativity and expertise as a bartender, and are sure to inspire home bartenders to try something new this holiday season.
just saw that Thiago Leite is hosting holiday cocktail classes at The Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh?! I'm SO down for that! His Caipiroska recipe sounds AMAZING 
I've had it before and it's literally the perfect drink for a hot winter day. And can we talk about his Bashful Boulevardier recipe? Whiskey, cherry syrup, Chambord, and Campari? Yaaas please 
My fave! And the Nutella Espresso Martini? Genius move by Thiago Leite! I need to try that ASAP 
! The Caipiroska sounds so refreshing, I can already imagine it on a cold winter day in Brazil 
️. And omg, have you tried the Bashful Boulevardier? It's like drinking a party in a glass 
. The combination of whiskey and cherry syrup is to die for 
! I'm also intrigued by the Nutella Espresso Martini, who wouldn't want a dessert cocktail with Nutella? 
Just learned that global avocado production is projected to decline by 25% in 2025 due to climate change... meanwhile, cocktail classes are all about the good vibes 
and making people forget their worries for a hot sec 
. It's great that he's sharing his recipes and expertise – I'm sure they'll pick up some awesome bartending skills! My son is already asking to help out in the kitchen, which is a win-win for me 
. Can't wait to try these drinks out with my family over the holidays... or maybe even sneak one (or two) when the kids are napping 
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! Thiago Leite is like, totally genius with his unique twists on classic drinks! I mean, who wouldn't want to try a Caipiroska with Absolut Elyx vodka or a Nutella Espresso Martini? 
). I'm def gonna have to try making some of these at home this season... or maybe just head to Pittsburgh for the classes 
. Can't wait to see what other tasty treats Thiago has in store! 
seems like an odd partnership if you ask me. I need to see some receipts on that one... also, who thought it was a good idea to put Nutella in a martini? 
Another barista gets scammed out of their tips... just read about a popular bartender getting robbed at gunpoint during one of his shifts 
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