Step into the intensity of a real cocktail competition. For my first class back, IDrinkICan is bringing you inside the 7-minute finale rounds inspired by Chopped for Black Bartenders’s Great Shake-Up competition — where surprise spirits were revealed at the start, the host asked questions mid-build, and everything was judged: flavor, balance, composure… even the name. Competitors were allowed one strategic specialty ingredient — I chose Chartreuse Vegetal — and it shaped multiple rounds. Now you’ll experience building these competition cocktails yourself. This isn’t just about recipes; it’s about thinking under pressure, executing with structure, and creating with intention. Three cocktails. Two hours. Limited seats. Come see if you can handle the clock… just kidding, you won’t be timed.