Mixology Class

Private Mixology Class

Mixology Classes Toronto and Across Ontario

Our professional mixologists at 180 Drinks will help you, and your guests elevate their cocktail making skills and knowledge while they imbibe their delicious concoctions through our mixology classes. We look forward to providing you and your guests with an immersive, unique, and memorable cocktail mixing class. We aim to tailor each mixology class experience to you and your guests preferences.

At 180 Drinks we offer three main types of mixology lessons: lite, beginner, and advanced. The following is a brief summary of the three different drink mixing classes.

Lite Mixology Class

Looking for mixology classes for fun? This option is right for you if you are looking to incorporate a brief entertaining cocktail making class into your next event while and offering a regular bar service. We can provide a brief mixology class for you and your guests covering select topics from our beginner and advanced cocktail lessons. The lite mixology classes are usually 30 to 90 minutes with the time depending on what you would like us to cover.

Beginner Mixology Class

In about three hours you and your guests will acquire the knowledge and skill to craft several tasty, well balanced cocktails. We provide hands on experience with the basic tools, ingredients, and techniques to make excellent drinks. The following is a general overview of our beginner mixology lesson, including techniques and knowledge shared.

Techniques

You and your guests will acquire the following techniques in this mixology lesson:

  • Stirring, shaking, straining, rimming, muddling, and garnishing stirred and shaken cocktails
  • Fresh juice and garnish preparation
  • Preparing simple sweeteners, and using these to round off a drink and add texture to a cocktail
  • Using bitters to change the flavor or texture of a cocktail
  • Proper storage of drink ingredients
Knowledge

You and your guests will acquire the following knowledge in this cocktail making workshop:

  • Liquor types, differences, and recommended bottles
  • Basics of how spirits and liqueurs are made
  • Differences between spirits, liqueurs, and modifiers and impacts on cocktails
  • Types of bitters and sweeteners, and their role in changing the flavor or texture of a cocktail
  • Impact of fresh ingredients on cocktail flavor

If you have any further questions about this mixology class or are interested in a booking, please do not hesitate to contact the 180 Drinks team.

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Advanced Mixology Class

This three hour advanced mixology class builds on the beginner cocktail mixing class, while inducing several new advanced cocktail making lessons, techniques, and knowledge. You and your guests will create several cocktails in this experience. The following is a general overview of our advanced mixology lesson plan, including techniques and knowledge shared.

Techniques

You and your guests will acquire the following techniques in this drink making class:

  • How to infuse spirits with different ingredients such as tea, herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables, and nuts
  • How to make your own bitters
  • Creating complex sweeteners, and using these to round off a drink and add texture to a cocktail
  • Advanced cocktail rimming and garnishing techniques
  • How to prepare a smoked cocktail
  • How to rinse a cocktail glass
  • Preparation and use of different ice types
  • Tasting, and evaluating cocktails
  • Basic molecular gastronomy techniques
Knowledge

You and your guests will acquire the following knowledge in this cocktail making workshop:

  • Impact of difference ice types on dilution and temperature
  • Glassware types, temperature, and impact on cocktail aroma and emotions
  • The basics of infusions including the correct type of solvents, flavorings, vessels, temperature, time, and storage
  • The different types of ingredients you can use to prepare a smoked cocktail
  • Introductory knowledge on molecular gastronomy

If you have any further questions about this experience or are interested in a booking, please do not hesitate to contact the 180 Drinks team.

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Learn to Make Tasty Drinks

You might be asking yourself are these private cocktail classes near me? Please view our FAQ section below for a full list of cocktail making classes near me.

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Mint Leaves

Mint Julep

Gin, Raspberry Syrup, Lemon Juice, Egg White, Angostura Bitters

Clover Club

Dark Rum, Coke, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters, Lime Slice

Cuba Libre

White Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Lime Zest

Daiquiri

Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Zest

Martini

Gin, Champagne, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lemon Zest

French 75

Gin, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Lime Zest

Gimlet

Gin, Tonic Water, Lime Juice, Lime Slice

Gin & Tonic

Dark Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Soda Water, Toasted Cinnamon

Flaming Pineapple Rum Punch

Gin, Cassis, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Blackberry

Bramble

Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Peach Tea Syrup, Water, Lemon Slice

Bourbon Peach Tea

Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Zest Twist

Boulevardier

Non-Alcoholic Red Wine, Orange Juice, Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice, Orange Slice.

0% Red Wine Sangria

White Wine, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, Passion Fruit, Lime, Vanilla Extract, Cane Sugar, Orange Slice.

White Wine Sangria

Red Wine, Cointreau, Orange Juice, Orange Bitters, Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice, Orange Slice.

Red Wine Sangria

Vodka, Hynotiq, Lemon Juice, Lemon-Lime Soda, Lemon Slice

Airforce One

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda Water, Orange Slice

Aperol Spritz

Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey Simple Syrup, Lemon Zest Twist

Bee’s Knees

Prosecco, Lemon Juice, Blackberry Syrup, Lemon Zest

Blackberry Bellini

Bourbon, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Grapefruit Slice

Blushing Betty

Our Process

1. Get In Touch

1. Get In Touch

During your initial consultation we will get a better understanding of your needs and using this information we will develop a custom quote for your mixology class. Looking for a great gift? We can provide you a gift certificate for a mixology class experience.

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2. We Come To You

2. We Come To You

Our professional cocktail bartenders will come to your home or venue with everything required for your mixology class experience. For a detailed list of what we provide please view our FAQ section below.

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3. Make Nice Drinks

3. Make Nice Drinks

You and your guests learn hands on to elevate their cocktail mixology skills. We look forward to providing you and your guests an immersive, unique, fun, and memorable cocktail making experience. Get in touch today to book your mixology class or request a gift certificate.

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Our Mixologists

Ready to learn to make amazing cocktails? Our staff is extensively trained in both modern and classic mixology techniques, as well as Smart Serve Certified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you supply for your private cocktail making classes?

Our professional mixologists will come to your venue with everything needed for your mixology class. We supply the portable bar, bar tools, drink ingredients, glassware, ice, and anything else needed to deliver a great experience. We also coordinate the liquor delivery to your private venue.

What kind of events do you do your cocktail mixology classes for?

Our cocktail making experiences are great for group events such as:

  • Birthday Parties: Give the gift of a great time for guests at a birthday party, or as a present itself. We have gift cards available!
  • Cocktail Team Building: Looking for a great team building exercise? We can host a dynamic mixology team building event at your office or private venue.
  • Corporate Functions: Looking to make your next corporate event memorable? We promise a fun mixology experience that will amaze you and your guests.
  • Bachelorette or Bachelor Parties: Looking for a mixology class for fun for your bachelor or bachelorette party? We can help! Make memories with our private mixology class for your bride or groom to be, and their guests.
  • Cocktail Making Classes For Couples: Looking for new ideas for date night? We can provide a memorable private couples mixology class. Makes a great anniversary gift as well!

Do I have enough space for the portable bar for the mixology experience?

We have a selection of professional portable bars that are both large and small. For our most compact bar we require a floor space of about 10′ x 10′.

Do you provide mixology classes near me?

180 Drinks provides mixology classes in Toronto (GTA), and the following cities in Ontario including: Ajax, Aurora, Barrie, Brampton, Brant, Brantford, Burlington, Caledon, Cambridge, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Guelph, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Ingersoll, King City, Kitchener, Lincoln, London, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Oakville, Oshawa, Pelham, Pickering Port Colborne, Richmond Hill, Schomberg, St. Catharines, Stratford, Thorold, Toronto, Vaughan, Waterloo, Stratford, Welland, Whitby, Woodbridge, and Woodstock.

How much does a mixology class cost?

The cost of our mixology class depends on variety of factors including:

  • Type of class (lite, beginner, or advanced)
  • Length of service
  • Number of participants (For example a couples mixology class vs a larger group)
  • Travel distance
  • Type and number of portable bar rentals and tables

We produce a custom quote for each mixology class to ensure you get exactly what you want.

Get in touch today and we will build you a mixology class quote that meets your requirements.

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