9/29/2025 Cupcakes & Cocktails: A Buttercream Mastery Experience With Chef Justice & Susan Greve

When:  September 29th 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: Grovestone 2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822 Join us for a decadent, cupcake class where you’ll master professional buttercream and finishing techniques, then toast your creations with a craft cocktail tasting What You’ll Learn The proper method for mixing buttercreams (Swiss meringue vs. American): temperature, texture, and troubleshooting. How to fill, ice, and garnish cupcakes for bakery-level presentation. Pro tips for piping, crumb-coating, and creating clean edges and elegant swirls. Flavor-pairing and stability tips so your bakes look stunning and travel well. Your Instructors & Tasting Under the expert guidance of Chef Justice, you’ll lift the lid on the exact techniques behind delicate, consistent cupcakes and cloud light buttercreams skills that instantly elevate your home baking. To cap the evening, enjoy cocktail samples crafted by Susan Greve from Kastra Elion Vodka. The Menu: Sweet Key Lime Cupcake - Bri