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Classic and Creative Cocktails

Description

Shake things up with a hands-on mixology experience led by De!

Join us for a fun, interactive cocktail class designed to teach the essentials of great bartending in a relaxed, social setting. You’ll explore a mix of classic and modern drinks while learning approachable techniques you can easily recreate at home.

What You’ll Make

You’ll explore a dynamic lineup of cocktails, including a Whiskey Sour (with variations available), a tropical Blue Hawaiian, a refreshing Madras, and a classic Margarita (made with tequila or whiskey). A Twisted Punch mocktail option will also be available. De will demonstrate proper shaking, stirring, muddling, and garnishing techniques for each drink.

After the demonstrations, guests will pair up and make two cocktails of their choice using professional bar tools. By the end of the class, you’ll understand basic bar equipment, balance in cocktail flavor, and how to confidently recreate these drinks at home.

Perfect for date night, a night out with friends, or anyone looking to sharpen their home bartending skills, this class balances hands-on learning with great conversation and guided tasting. All tools and ingredients are provided—just bring your curiosity and appetite for fun.

No Experience Necessary!

This class is welcoming and approachable for all skill levels, from first-time cocktail makers to curious enthusiasts. With your workstation fully set up, you’ll be ready to jump right in and start mixing.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

You will be seated with your booking party and may work with other students in groups of two by sharing ingredients and equipment. Outside beverages are not permitted. 21+ only.

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What this class looks like
12 - 24
Group size
2 hours
Duration
All Level
Class level
We provide
Tools
Any dietary restrictions
Vegetarian friendly
Nut free
Gluten free
Kosher friendly
Dairy free
Fish free
Egg free
Shellfish free
Vegan friendly
Meet your chef instructor

DeAra (“De”) is a TAM-certified mixologist with experience leading cocktail workshops and crafting creative, seasonal drink menus. By day, she juggles deadlines and responsibilities; by night, she brings the fun. Her classes are high-energy, interactive, and just competitive enough to keep things exciting. Guests will learn to make a cocktail in under a minute, enjoy a little friendly competition, and one lucky winner will take home a swag bag—because a little competition never hurt anybody.

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Where the class will be
Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House
1522 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
In the heart of downtown, our Washington, D.C., hotel is a short walk to many of the best things to do in DC including the White House, Smithsonian museums, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial and the U.S. Capitol Building. Book a contemporary hotel in downtown Washington, D.C., that offers the perfect K Street location, plus amenities and spacious city-view rooms for your upcoming trip.
Guest requirement

The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.

Cancellation policy
Reschedule request have to be made at least 48 hours before the class for groups of less than 6 people and 14 days for groups of 6 people or more. Cancellations are not permitted and tickets are non-refundable.See terms and policy.
Reviews
Linda J.
Very personable, informative and helpful
Jul, 6th, 2026
Skyler R.
Very fun and interactive class ! :)
Apr, 11th, 2026
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