Post #469711 by Cammo on Fri, Jul 17, 2009 10:36 AM

**Symposium Spotlight on….

Rum, Inc.: The Historical Role of Specific Rums In Classic Cocktails
Hosted by Martin Cate
Saturday, 2:00 - 3:30pm**

Last year, Martin gave the flat-out funniest and best multi media presentation I’ve EVER seen, all about the classic “Zombie” cocktail. We were met at the door with a freshly mixed 1930’s-era version, then proceeded to deconstruct it rum by rum on our own little mad scientist printed placemats.

But Marty also threw in a bizarre Sven-meets-Trader-Vic-kicks-Jeff-Berry-from-his-bar video, a slideshow about mixers, magic podium antics and girls dressed as giant Tiki Drinks. It was basically an enormous open bar; I had 3 Zombies and walked out with a 4th in my hand. We literally needed helpers to get people up the stairs afterwards, even though the stairs only had 3 steps.

Pics from last year:

So this year’s Martin seminar actually looks BETTER.

I can't divulge exactly what he’ll be doing, but it's shaping up to be the giant Rum Tasting to end all Rum Tastings. Martin has been stocking up on shakers, straws, and booze like he’s outfitting Godzilla’s Bachelor Party. There’s been talk of bringing in more than THREE THOUSAND 1-oz taster cups. That kind of number seems – what – outlandish? But ya don’t know Martin.

Here’s his description of the seminar:
“Whether it's by tradition, region, style, creative mixology or savvy marketing, no other spirit is called for by brand more than Rum. Learn why rum isn't interchangeable- different styles of rum can profoundly affect the nature of a cocktail. Discover the history of rum & rum cocktails: From the cane fields of Barbados, to a hash joint in Oakland, to the Supreme Court of New York- prepare to tour the world with drink in hand. You'll taste a wide variety of rums, then craft your own classic exotic cocktail in our hands-on segment.”

1:45 – Pre-Seating for Deluxe Pass holders!!
Location: THE KONA COAST ROOM
PRICE: $25