Tasting Classes in NYC, New York

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! With my 2 decades of professional wine experience and your thirst for... knowledge... we'll go on a journey through the world of wine together. We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent...

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...

Learn how to make delicious cocktails from a Master Mixologist who knows how important it is to start with the classics- like the Martini and Manhattan, so you can move on to the craft cocktail realm- perhaps a Key West Sunset or Lavender Lemontini. During this course, important details about liquor, cocktail recipes and mixers pair with fun and...

Become the master of your own home bar! Virtual Mixology 201 takes the basic up a level, with a 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 fizzes, and close it out with a swizzle. Taking the 101 class is not a prerequisite but it is highly suggested,...

Get your tiki mugs ready! This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, or Gin (this class works great with alot of different spirit!) We will be mixing up 3 unique but Tiki inspired cocktails using a variety of fresh fruit and garnishes. This class includes our Basil Mojito, Pineapple Flip, and Strawberry...

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 including our Maple Old Fashioned, Orchard Chiller with fresh apples and cinnamon, and a unique concoction featuring Figs and fresh Mint We’ll be going through each recipe and feature...

Join us for a virtual pub crawl around the globe with a guided tasting of four award-winning, distinct styles of beer. We will discuss brewing history, each style’s influence and impact on craft beer and the innovation and the art of brewing. Have you ever wondered what makes a German beer so “authentic” or a Belgian beer so “unique”? ...

This hour long class will feature a selection of 4 local beers from NYC, giving the best there is to offer in IPAs. While IPAs may have had their start across the ocean, regaining popularity on the West Coast, there is no doubt some of the best Hop centric styles are being brewed right in our backyard. While there is no lack of IPAs in the Northeast,...

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...

Saving a special bottle? Wanting to show off a rare find? New can? Want to learn more about the beer you drink? This unique beer class will change with each meeting. Join us for an all-inclusive beer lesson, curated to any beers already stocked in your fridge. We'll break down the science behind your favorite beers styles, talk the art & industry...

Did you know it takes about 36 apples to make one gallon of cider? Or that in England, between the 13th and the 19th centuries, farm workers' wages included four pints of cider a day? Or that in the 14th century, children were even baptized in cider? Let's explore this liquid cousin to beer, and taste all the differences and variations these drinks...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn pairing theories and exceptions and the progression of flavors in multi-course meals. Come play with your food and wine as we taste 36 combinations and discuss each student's impressions and preferences. Challenging food ingredients will also be reviewed and how to overcome the...

Bid farewell to the hottest part of the year and join us to taste 4 select, seasonal beers just in time for fall. With cooler months ahead, the end of September historically marked the beginning of the beer brewing months. Expect to find some classic styles, such as Oktoberfest & Marzen, along with exciting, new hoppy & malty styles that are...

Virtual Apple Pie Party: Bake the Best Apple Pie & Sip an Apple Martini Let's celebrate fall! Join me to bake the best apple pie while sipping the best apple pie martini. This pie has won MANY blue ribbon awards at county fairs. I guarantee it's the best pie you've ever had! No previous baking experience necessary. It's easy! What you'll need:...

Everyone loves fresh pizza! Learn how to create your own pizza from scratch with our chef. Students will prepare dough and create individual pizzas with toppings of their choice. - 2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Refund/Reschedule Policy...