{"product_id":"botanical-liqueurs-crafting-spirits-for-the-holidays","title":"Botanical Liqueurs: Crafting Spirits for the Holidays","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the tradition of making botanical liqueurs and aperitifs in this hands-on workshop with farmer and herbalist Willow Summer of Three Springs Community Farm. Working with seasonal botanicals sourced from Three Springs Community Farm and the Sonoma County Herb Exchange, you'll learn to create richly flavored spirits to enjoy at home or give as handmade holiday gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the herbal complexity of Bénédictine and the bittersweet notes of Aperol to the almond-like flavors of noyaux, anise-forward sambuca, and aromatic Douglas fir liqueur, we'll explore the ingredients and traditions behind these distinctive spirits. Willow will guide you through preparing botanicals, balancing flavors, and infusing spirits. You'll also learn about sourcing herbs locally, including responsible wild harvesting and the Sonoma County Herb Exchange, whose herbs we'll use in class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Workshop You'll:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the history of herbal liqueurs, aperitifs, and their traditional uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to select and prepare seasonal botanicals for infusing spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and explore flavor profiles, from herbal and bitter to nutty, sweet, and aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice combining botanicals and spirits to create balanced infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about responsible wild harvesting and sourcing herbs through the Sonoma County Herb Exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how to steep, finish, and enjoy your homemade liqueurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYou'll Take Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree bottles (approximately 250 ml each) of your own botanical liqueurs or aperitifs, along with instructions for steeping and finishing them at home. Once ready, enjoy them in cocktails, use them in confections, or give them as handmade holiday gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience required. This workshop is for adults 21 and older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll ingredients, spirits, bottles, and equipment are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe specific liqueurs and botanicals featured will depend on seasonal availability. Finished infusions will require additional steeping time at home before they're ready to enjoy. You must be 21+ to take this workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gather Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52949998371032,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6316\/9240\/files\/botanical-liqueurs.webp?v=1794344936","url":"https:\/\/gathersebastopol.com\/products\/botanical-liqueurs-crafting-spirits-for-the-holidays","provider":"Gather Sebastopol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}