At the Pearl District's Ten 01, not only can you enjoy farm-to-table seasonal American cuisine using local ingredients, but you can also sip cocktails mixed with spirits created in Oregon.

Ten 01's resident cocktail connoisseur, Kelley Swenson, uses locally-produced gin, vodka, and aquavit as well as vermouth and grappa from local wineries and distillers such as House Spirits, Clear Creek Distillery, and Ransom Wine & Spirits.

Learn how to use these spirits to create classic summer cocktails from Kelly himself at these upcoming classes:

The Evolution of the Martini
Thursday, July 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Learn the history and evolution of the most lasting cocktail, the martini.

Reconstructing Summer Cocktails
Thursday, August 30, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Create modern day summer cocktails and sample, sample, sample!

Classes are $20 each and include appetizers and drink samples. Call 503-226-3463 to register, or just show up.

Cheers!