Fall Food & Cocktail Preview at Proofing Co.

🍂 Fall Food & Cocktail Preview

Location: Monday Night Proofing Co.

Date: September 4

Time: 6PM

Duration: ~2 hours

Hosted By: Amanda Buckley, Beverage Director

🍸 Five Cocktails. Four Courses. One Night Only in Knoxville.

We’re launching our brand-new Fall cocktail menu—and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it. Join us for an immersive evening of handcrafted cocktails and seasonal small plates featuring bites from vendors at Kerns Food Hall, led by Amanda Buckley, Beverage Director for Monday Night Brewing.

This isn’t just dinner and drinks—it’s a curated experience for cocktail lovers, curious minds, and anyone who wants to learn, build, sip, and savor the season in style.

🌟 What to Expect:

✅ Five expertly crafted cocktails

✅ Four seasonal, scratch-made tapas plates

✅ Hands-on cocktail building and education

✅ Interactive and approachable drink history

✅ A warm, social vibe—perfect for date night, a friend outing, or solo adventurers

🍸 The Lineup Includes:

Aperol Spritz – a bright, bubbly starter paired with a light citrus-forward appetizer

Strawberry Fields Forever – a Bourbon-based fall riff on a shrub cocktail, paired with a savory small plate

Spicy Mango Margarita – you’ll build this one yourself! Served with a bold, flavorful fall bite

Tipsy Apple Mule – a crisp, ginger-apple rum drink paired with a warm, seasonal dish

Fall Into Espresso-Tini – another DIY moment featuring vodka, espresso, and a hazelnut or cinnamon twist

🍽️ Why You'll Love This Class:

Fall Menu Sneak Peek: Be the first to try our seasonal offerings

Food & Drink Education: Learn about spirit history and pairing theory in a laid-back setting

Build Your Own Cocktails: Two interactive stations where you’ll get hands-on with the shaker

Curated Pairings: Every dish is designed to enhance your drink (and vice versa)

💵 Ticket Price

General Admission: $70

Couples Ticket (2 people): $130 ($65 each, bundled savings)

Includes:

5 full cocktails

4 scratch-made, seasonal tapas plates

Interactive & educational experience with a pro beverage director

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Monday Night Brewing - Proofing Co., 2201 Kerns Rising Way, Knoxville, United States