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...

Welcome to the ABC Training Center Bartending School, home of one of the most established and well respected bartending schools in New York City. We are proud to have trained countless bartenders who have gone on to work all over New York and beyond. Our graduates work in bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, lounges, hotels – anywhere alcohol is served....

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...

Our One-Day Coffee Workshop is an ideal class for students who love brewing coffee at home and are looking to take their skills to the next level, or for those just getting into coffee and want to learn more! Students will learn about the origins of coffee, the journey it takes from the farm to our homes and cafes, and how to extract the best flavors...

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: Dialing in a grinder Pulling a shot of espresso Steaming milk Pouring...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tired of the same old vodka tonic? Try a tea-infused cocktail instead!  Course Highlights: While discovering the fundamentals behind basic mixology, flavor building, and drink making, learn how tea can contribute various flavors to create a truly unique, easy-to-make cocktail.  You will take part in a hands-on approach to these inventive...

Some classic cocktails, plus your own creations, with a light snack.   Students will learn about base spirits, balancing flavors, playing with sweetness and bitterness, and how to shake, strain, and stir like a pro!