Cocktails + Culture

Spirits educator and mixologist Brad Coburn leads an intimate demonstration on the mechanics of craft bartending at the Sarasota Art Museum. Hosted in the museum's Bistro, the session breaks down the specific ratios and flavor profiles required to build complex, balanced drinks. For this gathering, Coburn constructs two signature cocktails directly inspired by the artistic traditions and vibrant colors found in the work of contemporary painter Chie Fueki. The evening functions as a sensory extension of the gallery experience, allowing attendees to discuss the intersection of visual art and culinary craftsmanship while sampling the custom, Japanese-inspired beverages.