• Thank you for a great

    Swizzle Sunday 2019!

    Our Summer 2019 line up of dates and guest bartenders on The Hawthorne patio was HOT HOT HOT!

    Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you across the bar even as the chill starts to descend on Kenmore Square.

     

    Swizzle Sunday is a rotating lineup of all-stars in the industry who, each Sunday, join Jared Sadoian and Jackson Cannon on The Hawthorne patio for a tiki-inspired cocktail party!

     

    2019 Season Lineup

    June 2nd - feat. The Hawthorne, presented by Diageo

    June 9th - feat. The Hawthorne, presented by Monkey 47
    June 16th - feat. Juan Coronado, presented by Bacardi
    June 23rd - feat. Mike Rose, presented by Lillet
    June 30th - feat. Nick Korn, presented by Campari
    July 7th - feat. The Daiquiri Jerk & The Bitter Swizzler, presented by Jägermeister
    July 14th - feat. Ed Hamilton, presented by Ministry of Rum
    July 21st - feat. Kayla Quigley, presented by Flor de Cana
    July 28th - feat. Briana & Andrew Volk, presented by Plantation Rum
    August 4th - feat. James Sutter of The Baldwin Bar, presented by Privateer
    August 11th - feat. The Hawthorne, presented by Tullamore DEW
    August 18th - feat. Tainah Soares, presented by St-Germain
    August 25th - Closing Party presented by Maison Ferrand

     

    5:00 p.m. to sundown
    No ticket or reservation required; festive summer dress encouraged!

    #swizzlesunday

  • Classes & Seminars

    See below for upcoming 2020 Class & Seminar information!

     

    The dedicated staff at the Kenmore Square cocktail lounge, The Hawthorne, is calling class into session to help guests of all levels learn everything from the fundamentals of mixing the perfect cocktail to mastering large-batch drinks.

     

    Join us in our Stone Room, the living room of everyone's dreams, for an intimate session tasting exquisite spirits, mixing your own cocktail, or learning from experts locally and beyond! We'll address topics such as how to stock a home bar, how to shake, how to stir and how to host a great cocktail party.

     

    See upcoming class and seminar details below.

     

    #thehawthornedrinks

  • Rye, Bourbon, and Beyond:

    A Guided Tasting of American Whiskey

     

    'Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.' - Mark Twain.

     

    American whiskey has seen an incredible revival in the past decade, becoming one of the most popular and sought-after spirit categories in the world. We will discuss it's humble beginnings up to it's recent resurgence in the form of spicy rye, rich bourbon, and complex single malt whiskey. Join Rob Ficks, Head Bartender at The Hawthorne as he covers the history of American whiskey, including a flight of some wonderful representatives from each style.

     

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    Seating for both the guided tasting and admittance to the cocktail hour is strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Sunday, September 29th.

  • Mezcal Social with Rezpiral

    Rezpiral is a spirits label, project and fair trade practice that brings beautiful selections of the highest quality traditional artisanal single-batch (non-certified) Mezcals into a handful of places in the USA. At the core of the project is the embrace of an ethos that aims to respect and support the multi-generational knowledge, independence, flavors, lands and ways of each mezcalero family with whom they work.

     

    Join Alex White of Rezpiral and Jared Sadoian of The Hawthorne for a spirited tasting of mezcals from Rezpiral and hear from Alex about his work, the work of these incredible mezcaleros captured in these bottles, and their nursery program.to help protect and promote the sustainability of the work these independent artisans have been doing for years. Following the tasting, converse and reminisce with Alex and others who just arrived back from the rainy season in Oaxaca where they transplanted 15,000 agaves of all different varieties. Taste and enjoy the process, depth, and difference in independent small scale mezcals.

     

    Ticket includes a flight of three mezcals and a tasting copita to take with you. Additional pours available after the guided tasting, priced by the ounce.

     

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    Monday, October 20th, 7:00 p.m.

     

    Strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Monday, October 20th, 2019.

  • Hands On: Sherry Cocktails!

    Oh, Sherry! It made Frankie Valli "lose his mind" and Steve Perry's love for Sherry "holds on, holds on," however we've found our true love of this amazing fortified wine from Spain at our bar, where we enjoy it on its own, and mixed into a multitude of cocktails.

     

    Challenging for some at first, Sherry is a beautifully complex and wonderously flavorful cocktail ingredient, with the benefit of it having less than half of the usual alcoholic strength of its distilled cousins!

    Join the staff of The Hawthorne as we explore the wide variety of Sherry wines, learn the history and culture behind its production, and mix it into a bevy of beautiful and delicious cocktails.

     

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    Monday, October 27th, 7:00 p.m.

     

    Strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Sunday, October 27th, 2019.

  • Cocktails 101!

    Ready to go beyond gin-tonic and vodka-soda? Curious why some drinks are stirred and not shaken? Why do those mixologists have to have suspenders and handlebar moustaches, anyways? Get some hands-on experience learning about fine spirits, classic cocktails and how to make them in a craft environment. You’ll taste, shake, stir, and strain your way through over 150 years of cocktail history, from the earliest definitions of a cocktail to modern drinks grounded in classic technique. You'll leave the course armed with the knowledge and skills you need to make delicious & beautiful drinks at home. Cocktails 101 will meet at The Hawthorne, a craft cocktail lounge located inside the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston's Kenmore Square. This seminar will be led by staff of The Hawthorne, Bar Manager Jared Sadoian and Head Bartender Rob Ficks. No experience is necessary, though just a splash of prerequisite reading will be sent out prior to the start of the course.

     

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    Tuesday, July 23rd

     

    Strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019.

  • Hands-On: Tiki-isms and Tropical Cocktails

    Hugely popular in post-war America, Tiki culture has seen a resurgence this past decade in themed restaurants, tiki-inspired cocktail bars, and in print. Learn the history and importance of these drinks viewed from the lens of a craft cocktail bar. Limited to 16 participants, we'll cover ingredient recipes and prep while we shake, swizzle, and blend up our own concoctions. No plane tickets to the Pacific islands required!

     

    Oh, and weather permitting, we'll be swizzling, blendering, and shaking it up all on our patio!

     

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    Strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Monday, August 19th, 2019.

  • Tequila is a Region, Agave is a Culture

    There is no spirit in the world as deeply connected to a place and a people than agave distillates - Tequila, Mezcal, and their countryside brethren. It is also a tradition endangered by industrial agricultural practices and mass-market distribution. Join Jared Sadoian, Bar Manager of The Hawthorne, as he takes you through his travels through the tequila and mezcal-producing regions and share in a representative tasting of the category.

     

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    Strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019.

  • Shrubs, Syrups, and Infusions

    The art of infusion, whether in hard liquor or in a multitude of types of syrups, is a mainstay in bars around the world to layer deeper and more complex flavors in mixed drinks. Shrubs in particular have a special place in the history of New England drinking as a vehicle to preserve the brightest and best flavors of the warmer months even in the most bitter of winters.

     

    In this hands-on seminar, bartenders Colleen Edwards and Amanda Saladino will discuss and comparatively taste a variety of commercially-available shrubs and syrups, as well as lead a hands-on workshop where you will put together your own custom shrub to take home and enjoy, either by itself or mixed into an evocative cocktail.

     

    Reserve Your Seat Here!

     

    Seating for seminar and hands-on workshop is strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Wednesday, March 27th.

  • Gin & Gin Cocktails of the World

    Take your drinkmaking to the next level with Bar Manager Jared Sadoian and Head Bartender Rob Ficks as we put your cocktail skills to the test, focusing in on the wide world of drinks made with one of our favorite and most versatile cocktail spirits -- GIN. From both side of Prohibition, gin finds its way into cocktails both effortless and otherwise.

    Limited to 16 participants, we'll cover cocktail categories above and beyond the basics using a wide variety of our premium bar tools to craft an equally wide variety of drinks with several different examples of gins from around the world.

     

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    Admittance is strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Monday, April 22nd, 2019.

  • Tasting Deep Dive: Bitters for Health & Pleasure

    "I thought I was going to die the first time I tasted it. I actually might have gagged. It was terrible." - Antoinette Cattani, former manager at Fernet-Branca

     

    For well over a century bitters have been a staple at the Italian dinner table, the French aperitif hour, and the American cocktail. What makes these bitters bitter? Why are some so much more drinkable than others? Join Rob Ficks, Head Bartender at The Hawthorne, as he guides a delicious and far-reaching tasting of the world of bitters and their application in fine cocktails.

     

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    Seating for both the guided tasting and admittance to the cocktail hour is strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019.

  • The Bartender's Cookbook:

    Recipes and Hacks for the Home Bar

    Cocktail bars and chef-driven restaurants around the world are able to capture flavors - a snapshot in time, in many cases - easily and in volume, why shouldn't you be able to at home?

     

    Join Senior Bartender Amanda Saladino and Bar Manager Jared Sadoian as we explore the world of juices, syrups, infusions, and other means of preservation to not only extract flavors effectively from our most treasured ingredients, but be able to minimize waste and use every part of the fruit, vegetable, or spice to maximize our dollar. Techniques and recipes will be geared for the home cocktail enthusiast, where we'll use regular, everyday tools to build some amazing drinks.

     

    This is a hands-on class, so prepare to get your hands dirty as we build some great ingredients and put them together into tasty beverages.

     

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    Seating for both the guided tasting and admittance to the cocktail hour is strictly limited to ticketed guests only.

    Must be 21 years of age or older on Monday, May 13th, 2019.

  • New England Cider Week

    April 17, 2019 marks the second annual New England Cider week where restaurants, bars, and cider makers come together to celebrate the rich traditions and forward looking ideals in Heritage Cider production. Born of Founder Jackson Cannon's twin loves of great ciders and good times, NECW spotlights the makers of some of New England's most beloved fermentations in a variety of epic parties and educational opportunities.

     

    Visit our website to see how you can get involved!

     

    The 2nd annual New England Cider Weeks will kick off on Wednesday, April 17 and run through Sunday, April 21st, 2019.