An Evening with Mixologist Derek Brown

We welcome Derek Brown, writer, mixologist and expert on the history and culture of spirits and drinks, for a virtual cocktail hour discussion.  His book, Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters:  How the Cocktail Conquered the World, tells the story of the cocktail, "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet," according to H.L. Mencken.  Derek is known to be not only a great mixologist, but also a great speaker. And Playboy Magazine need him as one of "the ten entertainers, thought leaders and heroes who'll save us in 2017." Maybe he'll save us in 2021?! Derek will regale us with stories of what the Founding Fathers drank (spoiler alert ... it wasn't water).  He will also show us how to mix up some fabulous cocktails (fire involved, do not try this at home).  $100 for two -- includes book, food (hearty hors d'oeuvre box) + cocktails (one of Derek's concoctions), and evening of fun!…