Turn your night in into a private cocktail class led by a professional bartender trained to entertain as well as teach. Get behind the drinks yourself rather than watching a demonstration, with approachable recipes you can recreate after the party.
- Practice muddling, shaking, and garnishing with hands-on guidance
- Explore The Locals package with a Prickly Pear Margarita and Smoked Mezcal Paloma
- Try The Martinis package with a Hazelnut Espresso Martini and Dirty Martini
- Discover alcohol-free options like the Cucumber Mint Cooler and Citrus Basil Smash
Itinerary
- Arrival & Setup (30-45 mins before class starts) - your bartender will arrive and greet your group. They will then start preparing for the class by setting up the instruction space and prepping ingredients
- Welcome & Introduction (10 mins) - your bartender will give you a brief overview of the experience, what makes a great cocktail, and teach about some bartending basics
- Cocktail Instruction (~25 minutes per cocktail) - your bartender will talk through the origins of the cocktail, its ingredients, and how to make it. This is interactive so follow along and start mixing!
- Wrap Up (5 mins) - your bartender will answer any remaining questions and offer bonus recipes or take-home tips. If time allows, they make more drinks for the group using leftover ingredients!
- Cleanup & Departure (45 mins) - your bartender will need to clean up the instruction area as well as bar tools! Please make sure you have a sink available for this!
What's Included
- Cocktail tins, jiggers, mixing spoons, strainers, and shared bar tools
- Plastic drinkware
- Custom shopping list
- Setup and cleanup
- Bonus recipes and bartending tips
Important details
- Alcohol service is limited to those of legal drinking age. You may be asked for ID.
- Events outside the Scottsdale service area incur an additional travel charge of $37.50 or more, not included in the listed price.
- Gratuity is not included. Optional tips can be given directly to the bartender in cash or through Venmo.
- Your venue must permit outside vendors. Service is unavailable at hotels or unreserved community spaces. You are responsible for any required venue permits and compliance with local rules.
- Supply all drinks, mixers, garnishes, and ice; these are not included in the listed price. Follow the shopping list for the correct alcohol types and quantities needed to make the cocktails.
- Provide a cocktail-making workspace, such as a large kitchen island or dining table, and a sink for cleanup.
- Participation requires accepting liability and assumption-of-risk terms, including risks associated with alcohol. The terms also allow the operator to capture and use photos or recordings of your event.