Drink Making Classes in NYC, New York

Joe Coffee's month-long barista course is a comprehensive coffee education experience focused on developing the knowledge and skills to work as a barista. Over the course of eight sessions, students will learn about the origins of coffee, develop their palates, and acquire the skills to create delicious, cafe-quality espresso beverages. The class...

Liquid Lab NYC’s public mixology classes are a great way to learn the finer art of mixology in a fun and social environment. Whether you are a bartender looking to hone your craft or an at-home cocktail enthusiast looking to expand your repertoire, our classes are perfect for any skill level. We will be discussing cocktail culture and tasting along...

Learn the secret to steaming perfect latte milk and pouring beautiful designs! Students will learn the science behind steaming milk to achieve the proper latte texture and temperature, and how to pour latte art using what's called a "free pour" technique, which does not use tools or stencils and instead focuses on the espresso, milk, and the barista’s...

Go behind the scenes with Joe Coffee's green buyer at the Pulley Collective on the Brooklyn waterfront in Red Hook. Participants will learn the basics of the roasting process through a comparative roasting demonstration, examining three different roast profiles of a single coffee to explore the variables that affect flavor. By tasting the coffees side...

In two fun-filled hours you can become a confident bartender, creating delicious and gorgeous cocktails, to the delight of your guests. A master mixologist will walk you through how to stock a basic bar and create classic cocktails (Martinis, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan, Margarita) as well as some fabulous new recipes (The Lavender Lemontini, Key West...

For all those interested in barista skills or knowing what it takes to produce your latte each morning, our One-Day Barista Workshop is the class for you! Students will cover all topics related to operating an espresso machine and making espresso-based drinks, including: Pulling a shot of espresso Steaming milk Pouring latte art Cleaning...

Interested in tasting a variety of coffees using the industry’s standard method for evaluation? This 1.5 hour class teaches students the valuable and crucial skill used by all coffee professionals throughout the supply chain. Cupping is a methodical process used to evaluate different coffees side by side used by green buyers to choose which...

This class is recommended for everyone: people love it! However, it's especially helpful for anyone opening a coffee shop or seeking employment as a barista. In this class you will learn how to make and serve many of the drinks on a standard coffee menu. Latte art will be demonstrated and practiced on all drinks that would be served with latte art...

This class is recommended for: students considering opening a coffee shop students seeking employment as baristas home baristas anyone looking to learn or do something new and fun! You won't need any experience to join us for this class in making beautiful lattes. We'll start by learning how to properly extract espresso to create...

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 2 to 3 hour workshop format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience....

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...

Are you ready to step into all-grain brewing but not sure where to start? This is an advanced class for the intermediate or experienced extract brewer. We’ll take an in depth look at the mashing process and different styles of mashing/lautering & sparging along with the enzymatic and chemical pathways involved. Additionally, we’ll cover water...

This program is in response to the overwhelming demand for more latte art instruction and practice. Latte art is the perfect place to start for nearly all beginners, especially anyone working to become a barista or startup their own coffee business. Latte art skills are becoming the most defining example of a barista’s capability and with a...

Take control of cocktail hour!  Learn how to assemble your own bar at home, and create top-shelf concoctions in a fun, interactive setting. Your professional instructor will explain how to select the right glassware, prepare garnishes, stock your bar, and improvise on the fly. Each student will be paired with a fellow mixologist, so get ready...

Take a crash course in the essentials of cocktail mixology, then recreate these classic drinks at home and at parties. We'll cover mixing, muddling, shaking drinks, making your own sour mix and more.  Our instructors will lead you as you practice making (and consuming) cocktails including: mojito Negroni margarita whiskey sour. Note: ...