In two fun-filled hours you can become a confident bartender, creating delicious and gorgeous cocktails, to the delight of your guests. A master mixologist will walk you through how to stock a basic bar and create classic cocktails and some fun variations: a Martini (and a Lavender Lemontini), a Margarita (and a spicy variation), and an Old Fashioned (and a mesquite smoked version).
The instructor will demonstrate each cocktail on the menu, giving you the opportunity to taste them all. Each student will be paired with a partner and have the opportunity to make their two favorites from the list. The class includes a segment on making simple syrup from scratch and utilizing stylish garnishes, from standard olives and lemon twists to a few imaginative extras. You take away an e-booklet on the well stocked bar including recipes for cocktails, and a space for you to note your personal preferences.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Guests will work in groups of two throughout the class by sharing ingredients and equipment, but we are happy to seat you with your booking party if you are with a bigger group. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.
Carolyn is a Singer, Songwriter and Performer who lives and entertains in Manhattan at 54 Below, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, to name a few few. Before she had achieved success in her performance career, she was a chef and a bartender- and SHE LOVED IT. She tended bars and catered events in Provincetown, MA, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Baltimore and in many a private homes for illustrious clients in the NYC entertainment industry. Carolyn's specialty cocktails, innovative recipes and vivacious energy have taken her to vacation spots in Europe, The Hamptons, Nantucket and the Bahamas where she loves to teach people how to pour the perfect drink or serve unforgettable dishes for every season and occasion. She can teach you the skills and secrets, so your guests will be as impressed and pleased as hers. Join her for magical moments in mixology and cooking that you'll never forget.