Drink Making Classes in NYC, New York

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Become the master of your own home bar! In this class we focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of swizzles, and close it out with a fizz.  We will learn the history behind each drink and technique, how to choose the right spirits for...

It is defined as being odorless, colorless, and tasteless, but is it really? We will dive into the wide world of one of the world’s most popular spirits. Together we will cover traditional and modern classics including:  Lemon Drop Vodka Gimlet Cosmo Materials You'll Need to Participate Fully If you are ordering alcohol...

Making sushi is easier than you think! In this 1.5-hour class, we’ll teach you the fundamentals, from rice to fish (and even California rolls). We’ll cover: sushi hand rolls & cut rolls rinsing, making, and seasoning the sushi rice the proper way to eat sushi You’ll finish the class with solid foundations to skip ordering in and make...

Maybe you've been curious about what all the buzz is about. Perhaps you like rosé, but want to educate your palate. Or maybe you just like learning in a fun, relaxed, environment with like minded people. Well, spring has sprung and that signals the release of the new rosé vintages. This is the perfect time of year to delve into the world of rosé...

This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish Whiskey. We will be going through 3 unique fall inspired Whiskey Cocktails We’ll be going through each recipe and feature some engaging cocktail related trivia throughout the session. Note: You will receive email within 24 hours of booking that includes all the...

Join us for a tasting of beers from the famed and oldest ongoing beer brewing community, the Trappists. These celebrated beers are brewed exclusively by Benedictine Monks within their respective abbey walls. Only a few select beers in the world have the right to be labeled “Trappist.” As we taste, we’ll go over each brewery’s unique history...

Water! Everyone's second favorite liquid. Brewing water can be an intimidating aspect for any homebrewer.  In this advanced and comprehensive class, we will go over the water basics that every brewer should know along with ways to improve your beer through water treatment. The class will be light on chemistry and big on practical advice.Topics...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures...

This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors. Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

Learn about the 3-tier distribution system and how we got into this mess. Class will cover the historical developments of spirits, beer, wine, coffee and tea. Discover recent changes in consumer tastes and buying habits. Dive into the regions, types and production of coffee and tea and taste the 5 major categories of tea.  This workshop may...

Get your tiki mugs ready! These recipes are designed to give us an “Escape” from “Winter” with some tiki inspired specialty cocktails. This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, or Gin (this class works great with alot of different spirits!) We will be mixing up 3 unique but Tiki inspired cocktails...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, how...

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment. We teach in a concentrated format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience. Our teaching style...

Skip the session beers, this class is all about the bigger, the bolder, the better. With colder months ahead, this is definitely the season to toe the edge on indulgence. We'll start from the history of these styles and continue on to their importance in the craft world today. This tasting will include High Gravity beers including the Double/Triple...