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      Introduction to Vodka

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      Introduction to Vodka

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      Marie Piraino
      Spirits, Vodka
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      $49.99 Free

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      COURSE DESCRIPTION

      This module will focus on the basics of the spirit Vodka. (What is Vodka?) The ingredients, fermentation and distillation of Vodka are defined.

      COURSE OBJECTIVES

      The learner will be able to define what is vodka, recognize flavor profiles, and identify where grains are sourced one region or many. The learner will be able to explain, the basic ingredients, and the US BATF definition of Vodka.

      Course Features

      • Lectures 2
      • Quizzes 1
      • Duration 1 hour
      • Skill level All levels
      • Language English
      • Students 269
      • Certificate Yes
      • Assessments Self
      CoursesSpiritsVodkaIntroduction to Vodka
      • Module 00 - Overview
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        • Lecture1.1
          Vodka: Overview 05 min
      • Module 01 - Fundamentals
        2
        • Lecture2.1
          Vodka: Fundamentals 15 min
        • Quiz2.1
          Vodka: Module 01 Quiz 10 questions
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      Marie Piraino

      Starting at a young age, Marie Piraino has gravitated towards a life in hospitality. Upon graduating with a dual degree in English and Spanish, Marie accepted an Outlets Manager position with Loews Hotels. Here she garnered experience working for the luxury hotel group overseeing multiple outlets and managing standards, while pushing the creative and innovative limits, ultimately leading to opening the hotel’s first freestanding restaurant concept.

      From Loews, she joined the prestigious cocktail bar Emmanuelle, perfecting technique and focusing on sustainability in cocktail production. Throughout the years, Marie has taken the spirit of hospitality to numerous high-volume craft cocktail bars and restaurant concepts, perfecting her craft and gaining knowledge.

      Marie excels at training and presenting on spirits, cocktail methodology and technique, and hospitality best practices. In 2016, Marie joined TEAM Enterprises with the first members of L’Equipe St Germain then accepted a position with Grey Goose as the NAOP Brand Ambassador, bringing her to reside in Miami. Presently, Marie is the Grey Goose Ambassador for Miami and loves spreading her love of vodka and hospitality to everyone she meets.

      Organized activations for numerous national events including SOBEWFF, Aspen Food & Wine, The US Open, Tales of the Cocktail, and multiple PGA Tour events
      Bar Director of FEASTIVAL; a massive fundraiser for the arts where she designed and built 7 bars, hired and trained all staff, and managed sponsorships to execute an event led by Philadelphia’s best chefs and bar teams
      Attended myriad seminars globally focusing on spirit, beer, and wine education

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      • Jon Mendez

        Thanks Marie!

        Learned a lot about Vodka! It is so cool to see that even larger producers like Grey Goose are taking time into curating every single step of the process in order to craft the best possible product.

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        Sebastian Laverde

        Interesting

        Contains most of the basics regarding Vodka, including production and historical background.

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