We are social butterflies, one’s that have been socialising for a hell of a long time! Our wings are tired and they need revitalising. 

On our quest to do just this Sue suggested a Cocktail making class. I thought this sounded like a great idea, so much so that I sent out a cheeky little tweet to see if anybody held them in Sheffield. 

The lovely people at Piccolino got in touch to say they could sort something out for us. 

A few emails, and a phone call later … the rest they say is history.

Last night 6 bedraggled ladies rendezvoused at 6.00pm in the bar at Piccolinos. 

Typically there’s no sight nor sound of rain for weeks BUT on the Saturday we decide to go out the Gods have an almighty argument which results in the storm of all storms. 

Naughty Gods and drenched butterflies. 

Spirit’s slightly dampened we were led to our table which was situated next to the bar and introduced to our ‘tutor’ (and Bar Manager)for the evening Daniele Ghersi. 

I’ve never seen so many faces brigthen up so quickly!

Introductions made, a glass of Prosecco in hand and with us all smiling like cheshire cats, the lesson began…

We had all received a handout which listed the ingredients and ‘how to make’ instructions. 

Daniele went on to explain that he would run through and make all the cocktails featured – Passionista, Resaca, Lychee Martini, Tiramisu, Pina Colada, Peccato Di Gola and a Limoncello Cheescake – which we got to taste and cast our verdicts on. 

Cool idea and a great excuse to try some cocktails we might not have otherwise. I can confirm that they were all delicious. Lychee Martini and Tiramisu being my favourites.

At the end of the class we would each be asked to take over ‘the bar’ and make a concoction of our own. Daniele would judge and decide on the winning drink.

From left to right : Daniele and his eager butterflies – Sue, Angela, Rach, me, Jane and Jo.

Beautiful… and the cocktail wasn’t bad either

Then it was our turn…

My cocktail consisted of Baileys, Brandy and cream …I’m sure thats already been chanelled but I fancied it. Little details…

Sue’s cocktail included Ginger Beer and lots of concentration

Jo perfecting the shaking motion …

Rach gets to grip with a bottle of Vodka.

Sue was declared the winner, with Angela being crowned a close second.

Class over, with much fun had and just when we thought it couldn’t get any better….

We were ushered over to a table within the restaurant and the waiters brought out this vision of deliciousness.

Having worked up quite an appetite, we devoured it in no time. Washed down with yet more wine…

It’s hard work this cocktail making malarky!

We all had an amazing night…One I can highly recommend.

The staff really couldn’t do enough for us; we were treated like queens. 

A massive thank you has to go to Sarah for organising the evening and to our teacher for the night Daniele. 

He had the pleasure of enduring 6 ladies, who really should no better, lurching over his every move.He was a true sport, and a very handsome one at that…

Wings in tact and feeling extremely revitalised we flew out of Piccolino with a swing in our step.

Even the Gods must have made up because Sheffield was looking rather glorious again …

not a rain drop in sight!

Until next time, Tracey x