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Hands-On Cocktails: Spring into Tequila and Mezcal

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

4.7 269 reviews

Dive into the vibrant world of tequila and mezcal with an enlightening evening led by expert Christophe Bakunas. Discover the art of crafting bright, fruit-forward cocktails, explore the intricate production processes, and unravel the rich history behind these captivating spirits. Master essential bartending skills, from presentation to garnishing, and elevate your bar lingo to impress at any gathering.

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4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL
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What you'll learn in this drink making class:

Join us for a fun and educational night out as you learn how to prepare three bright and fruit forward cocktails while exploring the beauty and complexity of tequila and mezcal. Spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, will share his passion for these spirits as he walks you through the artisanal production, decodes the multiple varieties of tequila and mezcal and takes you on a journey to understand the rich and colorful history of these mysterious spirits. Christophe will discuss cocktail standards, best practices for building cocktails and how to be creative on your own. Additionally, he will teach you important bar lingo so you can sling for yourself, or order like a pro next time you’re at the bar.

Menu:

Watermelon Margarita (A Twist on the Classic)
SoCal Prairie Fire (Mezcal, Orange and Grapefruit- Twist on the Classic from Oklahoma)
Desert Bird (Mezcal, Pineapple and Lime)

Skills covered in class:

Cocktail components and flavor dynamics
Must-have bar ingredients
How to set up a bar
Jiggering
Bar lingo
Presentation
Garnishes
Selecting appropriate glassware

You must be 21 or over to attend. Please present valid ID at the time of check-in.

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Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

All classes have a 4 business days cancellation policy, except Culinary Boot Camps which have a 16 business days cancellation policy.

You must email us at [email protected] to cancel an existing reservation, but please note the 15% service fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If you cancel within 4 business days, you will not receive a refund or credit for your class, but feel free to send a guest in your place. Our credit card refund policy is 90 days. If your purchase was made prior to that, you will receive an account credit, not a refund to your credit card.

Please note:

All virtual class sales are final.
All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square

Chicago’s premiere recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store, offers demonstration, hands-on cooking classes and virtual classes, as well as wine classes, private cooking parties and corporate team building events.

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The Chopping Block Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square, North Side
4747 N Lincoln
Btwn W Leland & W Lawrence Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60625 Lincoln Square, North Side
4747 N Lincoln
Btwn W Leland & W Lawrence Avenues
Chicago, Illinois 60625

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