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Rémy Martin’s Inaugural Cognac Appreciation Week
From 29 August to 4 September 2015, Rémy Martin will be conducting its inaugural Cognac Appreciation Week. This week-long affair involves some of the best bars in Singapore, who will show you a seldom-seen, but nonetheless exciting world of cocktails and Cognac.
Participating bars will be conducting a series of hands-on workshops, designed to showcase the versatility of cognac: something you don’t usually expect from this understated and dignified spirit. Expect unexpected cognac pairings, enticing bottle deals and one-of-a-kind cocktails. All cocktail workshops will come with the chance for participants to create and taste three uniquely made cocktails under the supervision of Singapore’s finest bartenders, while digging into delectable gourmet bar food.
Xavier Desaulles, the Managing Director of Rémy Cointreau for South East Asia, Middle East & India, hopes that the event will help to educate and to change the perception of how you can use cognac, as well as showcase its influence in the growing cocktail culture in Singapore: “This flavourful and versatile spirit is fantastic when served neat, and equally so when paired with your favourite desserts or used as a base in a range of contemporary or classic cocktails.”
Prices start from as low as S$68 per 2 hour session. Tickets are available for sale now at each of the hosting outlets, listed below.
Workshops
Mastering the Classics with Sam Wong
A cocktail workshop on mastering the classics such as the Sidecar and the Sazerac, conducted by Sam Wong of Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall.
Venue: Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
Date: 29 August 2015
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Price: S$75 nett for three cocktails and bar snacks
Cognac & Cuisine with Chef Martin Wong
Chef Martin Wong of Tess Bar & Kitchen will showcase a unique combination of dishes and flavours to accompany different Rémy Martin Cognacs. Participants will learn to make extraordinary creations such as salmon tartare in a Rémy Martin cocktail sauce with tomato coulis.
Venue: The Eureka Cooking Lab
Date: 30 August 2015
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Price: S$158+ for three courses (tickets available from Tess Bar & Kitchen)
Cognac 101 with Richard Gillam
Learn all about Cognac with Rémy Martin ambassador Richard Gillam, who will take you through a tasting of the different grades of Rémy Martin, and then demonstrate vintage Cognac cocktails that you can make at home.
Venue: KUVO
Date: 31 August 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price: S$68 nett for one serve of Rémy Martin VSOP, CLUB, and XO; two VSOP cocktails, canapés and non-alcoholic refreshments
Contemporary Mixology with Naz Arjuna
Naz Arjuna of Bitters and Love, famed for his ‘freestyle bartending’ approach, will touch on the latest cocktail trends with an insightful session on contemporary mixology using Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac as the base.
Venue: Bitters & Love
Date: 1 September 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price: S$80 nett for three cocktails and bar snacks
Exploring Asian Ingredients with Ronnaporn
Learn how to use Asian ingredients in this masterclass with guest bartender Neung Ronnaporn from Bangkok.
Venue: Nutmeg & Clove
Date: 2 September 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price: S$70 nett for three cocktails and bar snacks
Cognac & Chocolate with Laurent Bernard
Enjoy a sumptuous evening at French artisan chocolatier Laurent Bernard with a Cognac & Chocolate workshop, held specially at the new Laurent’s Café at Robinsons The Heeren.
Venue: Laurent’s Café
Date: 3 September 2015
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Price: S$80 nett
Rémy Martin Night Official After Party
The closing party at newly opened FRESH! at The Sultan, where everyone is invited to celebrate the Cognac in style with guest bartending shifts from Sam Wong, Naz Arjuna, and David Gillam.
Venue: FRESH!
Date: 4 September 2015
Time: 9:00pm – late
Price: Free entry, open to public
