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Alberto Battaglini Debuts Spring Cocktails at S.Y. Kitchen – Cocktail Class 4/21

April 16, 2015 by evebushman

Four Seasonal Cocktails are Inspired by Wildflowers, Market Produce and Botanicals

Cocktail Class on Spring Drinks Scheduled for April 21st

WHO: Alberto Battaglini, Mixologist at S.Y. Kitchen in Santa Ynez, California

WHAT: Alberto Battaglini, the acclaimed mixologist at S.Y. Kitchen, presents four new spring cocktails inspired by the warming temperatures, local market produce and botanicals. In addition to the restaurant’s list of specialty drinks, Battaglini now offers four dazzling new cocktails – the Sorriso di Venezia,  Rosso di Sera, Verdana​and the Meraviglioso. All spring cocktails are priced at $15.

A native of Verona and school chum of Chef Luca Crestanelli, Alberto Battaglini learned the fundamentals of cooking and food service at Scuola Alberghiera in Italy.  His unbridled passion for spirits took him to London where he met his mentor, Ian Slater.  Following work in Spain and Mexico, Alberto settled in the Santa Ynez Valley to lead the bar program at S.Y. Kitchen. At S.Y. Kitchen, Battaglini’s hand-crafted drinks are a stunning complement to the cuisine of Chef Crestanelli.

On Tuesday, April 21, Battaglini will host a cocktail class featuring his seasonal specialties. The lesson will include a welcome cocktail, recipes, detail of methods and S.Y. Kitchen appetizers. Pricing for the class is $75. Hours are from 5-7 p.m. and class size is limited to 10.

Sorriso di Venezia green tea reduction, elderflower infused with lavender, flower infused gin, fennel pollen and lime juice

Sorriso di Venezia
green tea reduction, elderflower infused with lavender,
flower infused gin, fennel pollen and lime juice

 

 

Rosso di Sera pomegranate, basil, double juniper gin, lemon and lime, light pepper syrup

Rosso di Sera
pomegranate, basil, double juniper gin, lemon and lime, light pepper syrup

 

 

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Verdana​ fresh pineapple, arugula, mescal, ancho chile liquor, lime juice and lemongrass infused agave

Verdana​
fresh pineapple, arugula, mescal, ancho chile liquor,
lime juice and lemongrass infused agave

 

Meraviglioso meyer lemon juice, lavender infused vodka, honey and orange juice. A twist on the classic bees knees

Meraviglioso: meyer lemon juice, lavender infused vodka, honey and orange juice. A twist on the classic bees knees

 

 

Photo credit: Elisabetta Antonacci

WHEN: Available now and continuing through summer. Nightly from 5:00 – closing.

Cocktail Class with Alberto Battaglini

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ONLY

Call S.Y. Kitchen for information and reservations: 805.691.9794

or email events@sykitchen.com

WHERE:

S.Y. Kitchen

1110 Faraday Street

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

805.691.9794

ABOUT S.Y. KITCHEN:

Owners Kathie and Mike Gordon along with their partner Executive Chef Luca Crestanelli, Sous Chef Francesco Crestanelli, Wine Director Emily Johnston and Bar Manager and Mixologist Alberto Battaglini, bring warmth and style and exquisite food and beverages to the Santa Ynez Valley restaurant they opened in April 2013.

With a degree in Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, Chef Luca Crestanelli found his passion and refined his technique during his world travels. He discovered ingredients, recipes, and methods of cooking varied from each little town or village within a country, as each region honored age-old traditions. Over time he developed his own distinctive style, creating an enriched, authentic local culinary experience that honors traditional Italian cuisine.

complete recipes and high resolution photos available upon request

For further information and full menus at S.Y. KITCHEN visit www.sykitchen.com

S.Y. Kitchen is Social!

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Filed Under: Guests Tagged With: bar, California, chef, cocktail, culinary, Italy, mexico, mixologist, recipe, Santa Ynez, spain

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