Shrub Making Class – RY Marketplace

-Learning to make a vinegar based elixir called ‘Shrub’

-Getting to know more foodie tips from a local connoisseur -Making your own combinations for a drink or cocktail to share later with friends

-Having the option to go back to Montagu ‘ Open kitchen closed door restaurant’, a favourite amongst Antiguas foodies

Description

During the activity you will learn the basics of how to make your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic shrub (a sweetened vinegar-based syrup from which the cocktail is made; also known as drinking vinegar which is often infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices, for use in mixed drinks). We’ll meet directly at Montagu ‘open kitchen closed door Restaurant’ to make the best of this unique class. Upon arrival we can chose the fruits and spices that we’ll use while learning the background history of the fruit and vegetable production in the country. Then we will learn and  prepare our shrubs, also sample some drinks with Andres – Montagu’s owner and creator of these elixirs.

In order to get the best results for the shrubs we’ll leave the shrubs sealed and with no direct sunlight for an approximate of 72hrs, if necessary we adapt to 24hrs but the more time the better the flavour. You’ll be able to return to the kitchen after a few days to pick up your creations.

Who this experience is good for

-Foodies-Folks interested in cocktail making and mixology-Anyone wanting to create a new type of drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic

-People who have tight work schedules as its a quick fun class, after working hours

Meet our local host

The host of this experience is our friend Andres the owner of Montagu – ‘Open kitchen Closed restaurant’. If you have chosen the Altamira and Dinner experience, you already enjoyed Montagu’s amazing cooking skills and preserves. Well! we have a great unique experience for you! He is also an amazing mixologist, combining so many flavours with local ingredients, ageing Shrubs, (vinegar fruit syrups) and combining amazing and particular flavours with Rum, Gin and many favourites, Mezcal. This is a good experience to learn to make your own Shrubs for cocktails back home, enjoy the company of fellow community members, and chose your fruits to make these amazing elixirs.

Itinerary

Meet up at Montagu Restaurant (details on hub event), and meet Andres to start your Class. Upon arrival you will chose your fruit  from a selection and spices to make your combination to create your Shrub elixir. Andres knows the best combinations apart from giving all the insight and knowledge of where the fruits come from and also a little bit of history behind the food industry of Guatemala. After making your creation we suggest you leave your Shrub to age for 72hrs, but in some cases groups come back 2 days after due to schedule. After picking up your creation, you can enjoy it with any spirit of choice. 

Whats included

-Drinks – Alcoholic Beverage – You will taste Andres’ creations while you prepare your own Shrub of choice.
-Drinks – Alcoholic Beverage – Apart from the mixology making and tasting you come back to Montagu to pick up your shrub 48 to 72 hours after, where you will take an  Octavo (small 8ounce bot) of aguardiente (local firewater) to mix with your Shurb creation

Whats not included

-Tips for vendors, guide 
-Extra Food – But you are welcome to reserve for dinner afterwards
-Extra Drinks – 

Know before you go 

-Bring your personal water bottle – As you will be tasting different spirits and also you can refill your bottle at the restaurant
-Difficulty Level – Easy you only need to walk to Montagu 
-Special clothing required – You might get a splash of lime and or fruit when you prepare your cocktails so be aware of this and don’t wear your best outfit

-Special clothing required – Athletic – Antigua gets a little stuffy while walking so bring a cap or a hat and wear comfy shoes for walking or in rainy season bring rain gear-Minimum to operate: 4 people-Maximum Capacity: 25 poeple

-Deadline to book: 3 days prior to the start of the experience.

What is the refund policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, no problem! Just send us an email at [email protected] with your Order # and let us know. If you cancel within 24 hours, you’ll receive a full refund. If it’s outside of the 24 hour window, don’t worry – our Local City Team will take a look and do their best to issue a refund if possible. Keep in mind, some financial commitments may have already been made, but if the minimum number of participants for the event is still met, we’ll do our best to give you your money back. If something unexpected comes up – like extreme weather or last-minute cancellations from our suppliers, don’t worry! In those cases, we’ll automatically process a refund for you. Just allow us 7-10 days to complete the process.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services. 

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out! 

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved. 

Will I be able to work on this experience? 

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book? 

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.