2026-05-01 – New Cocktails for Syttende Mai (Online)
Class Details
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Schedule: May 1 (7:00-8:00 pm CT)
- Location: This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
- Instructor: Emily Vikre
- Level of Instruction: Beginner Friendly
Description
Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery will inspire you with her creative cocktail tips and her storytelling about the history of aquavit, as well as her memories of celebrating Syttende Mai as a Norwegian-American dual citizen. Be prepared to concoct a new round of delicious aquavit drinks while engaging with Emily and other cocktail enthusiasts during this fun evening class.
This Vesterheim cooking class is designed as a small-group cook-along, and we invite exchange between the instructor and students in order to build community around food traditions. In this same spirit of sharing, we invite the whole family to experience this collaborative cooking and learning process. Only one registration is needed per household.
Supplies
Recipes will be sent to you approximately one week prior to class. Students will need to provide ingredients for the recipes.
Additional Supplies
Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's email addresses or be prepared to forward all communications.
Enrollment Deadline
April 17, 2026.
Vesterheim’s Nordic Cooking programs are supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Oneota Community Food Co-op.