Frequently Asked Questions
A Bartending 101 mixology class gift card is an ideal choice when you want to give someone the fun, hands-on experience of learning how to make great cocktails, but you’re not sure what date will work best for them. Instead of locking in a specific class time, the gift card lets your recipient choose the session that fits their schedule.
Simply order the gift card online, and you’ll receive it immediately as a downloadable file at checkout, with an instant email delivery as well—making it a convenient last-minute gift with a personal touch.
The gift card includes clear, step-by-step instructions for how the recipient can redeem it, including how to choose between an in-person class or a virtual (online) class. They’ll also be able to select the class date that works best for their schedule.
With every egift card order, you can add a personalized message to make the gift feel extra special. There’s no expiration date, so the recipient can use the cocktail making class voucher whenever they’re ready.
Pricing: $100/guest + HST ($113 Total)
Where Is The Class?
Our bartending 101 classes run every month and are offered in two convenient formats: an in-person mixology class or an online bartending class (available in Ontario only).
If you choose the in-person option, classes are hosted at 180 Drinks, located at 400 Matheson Blvd E, Unit 20, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N8.
For those who prefer to join from home, our virtual mixology classes (Ontario only) provide a guided, interactive experience online, allowing you to follow along in real time and build your skills from your own kitchen or home bar.
What Is Covered In The Bartending 101 Class?
In our Bartending 101 class, you’ll discover:
- How to craft drinks that delight every sense:
Learn to combine taste, scent, mouthfeel, temperature, and appearance so each cocktail feels purposeful. You’ll practice balancing sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and dilution, and see how each element shapes the final flavor. You’ll also explore how the right garnish, glass choice, and finishing details can elevate the overall impression from first look to last sip.
- How to confidently handle bar tools and equipment:
Get practical experience with key tools, including shakers, strainers, jiggers, bar spoons, muddlers, blenders, and more. You’ll understand when to shake versus stir, how to measure accurately, and how to use ice effectively. By the end, you’ll be able to produce polished cocktails and mocktails using professional methods.
- Preparing, using, and storing beverage components properly:
Discover how to create and handle essential elements like syrups, freshly squeezed juices, infusions, bitters, and garnishes. You’ll learn practical methods for prepping ingredients, maintaining freshness, and applying clear labels and dates.
We’ll also review safe storage practices and simple techniques to protect taste, aroma, and overall quality over time. With the right habits, every serve stays consistent and delicious—so the first drink and the last drink are equally impressive.
- Selecting the best drinks for any event:
Build the ability to design a drink list that suits the occasion by aligning it with the theme, season, and menu. You’ll practice pairing beverages with a range of cuisines, offering choices for different tastes and dietary needs, and creating a balanced lineup. The goal is a complete selection that includes both cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails.
- The background and development of cocktails and mocktails:
Trace the origins of craft mixology and learn how timeless drinks were first invented. Discover how changing fashions, cultural influences, and available ingredients have shaped today’s beverage scene. Uncover the tales behind famous recipes, see how spirits and alcohol-free options have shifted across generations, and explore how contemporary mocktails have grown into inventive, well-balanced creations—made with the same precision, depth, and attention to flavor as traditional cocktails.
- Practical ways to upgrade your home bar:
This bartending masterclass shows you how to build a functional, good-looking bar at home, even with minimal room or a tight budget. Learn the essential tools and glassware, how to pick multipurpose spirits and mixers, and how to keep core ingredients on hand to make a wide range of drinks.
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