A veteran barkeep, Sarah LM Mengoni cut her teeth working in Michigan beer dives and
shot joints then moved to Chicago where she discovered and embraced the World of the Cocktail. Her enthusiasm for cocktail culture and gift for crafting unique recipes has earned her industry recognition, such as 50 Women to Watch in Hotel F&B magazine, as well as countless features in publications such as Imbibe, Food and Wine, Vogue, Forbes, GQ, and Time Out LA, to name a few. Sarah is a graduate of the distinguished BAR 5-DAY program in New York City, which stands as one of the industry’s top mixology certifications. Currently Sarah is teaching cocktail classes, working as a Bar and Beverage Consultant through and pedaling her book “Once Upon a Cocktail- West Hollywood”
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Such a fun class. Sarah was wonderful and so clear! Would absolutely go again
June 30th, 2026
Nivana S.
Highly recommended, great class!
May 26th, 2026
Dane F.
The cocktails were very good and the history added to the class was great.
March 2nd, 2026
Nicole S.
Sarah is a knowledgeable and passionate instructor and the class was fun !
Thank you Sarah !
February 23rd, 2026
Shantel L.
Great historical information and how to create drinks to your liking.
June 29th, 2026
Matthew D.
class was fun!
May 25th, 2026
Bob P.
Sarah was excellent. Super friendly and a wealth of knowledge. She met the class where they were in the cocktail knowledge and understanding journey.
February 23rd, 2026
Matthew F.
Very knowledgeable and added her own flair to the class. Create selection of cocktails that demonstrate different methods of cocktail making. Would recommend to any friends!
June 15th, 2026
KAJAL S.
Sarah was such a vibe- fun, affirming, informative and inclusive. The experience was wonderful as was the energy she co-created with our co- attendees.
March 3rd, 2026
Barry K.
Five stars all the way. From the choice of the venue, to how well organized the entire experience was, to how knowledgable Sarah was, to how much I learned, to how much fun I had, I couldn't recommend this experience more.