Cocktail masterclass
Shake, stir and garnish three or four classic cocktails with a bartender behind the bar.
What you do
A bartender takes you behind the bar and through a handful of classics, say a margarita, an old fashioned and an espresso martini, explaining the balance of strong, sweet and sour as you go. You learn to measure, shake and stir, double strain and garnish like you mean it, then taste your work. Many masterclasses end with a friendly shake-off where the best drink wins a round of applause. Alcohol-free versions can usually be made for anyone who prefers them.
What you take home
The recipes, a few bar tricks and the confidence to make a proper drink at home.
Who it suits
Team socials, client evenings and Christmas parties. Bars take groups of most sizes, and mobile bartenders can set up in your office.
The practical bits
- Duration:1.5–2.5 hours
- Public sessions:usually 8–24 people
- Private and team sessions:from 8 people. Bigger teams get more tables, sessions or hosts.
- Where:at the host's studio, or at your office or venue
- Drinks:built around alcohol, adults only
- Good for:Team socialsClient eveningsChristmas partiesBirthdaysDate nights
This is an activity format, not a specific class. Tell us your city and date and we find a host who runs it, with real dates and a per-person price.
Where you can book this
Pick a city to ask for it there. Not listed? Any city in the world works: tell us where you are and we find the host.
Europe
- DenmarkCopenhagen
- FranceParis
- GermanyBerlinMunich
- IrelandDublin
- NetherlandsAmsterdamRotterdam
- PortugalLisbon
- SpainBarcelonaMadrid
- SwedenStockholm
- United KingdomBathBirminghamBishop's StortfordBrightonBristolBurton-on-TrentCardiffColchesterEdinburghFolkestoneGerrards CrossGlasgowLeedsLeigh-on-SeaLeighton BuzzardLiverpoolLondonLutterworthManchesterManningtreeMilton KeynesNewcastlePlymouthSaffron WaldenSheffieldWinchester
North America
Oceania
Middle East
Typical prices
- Typically ≈ US$72–160 pp in London
Middle half of per-person prices across classes we have researched there, shown in your currency (≈). Your quote depends on the host, date and group.
