Mixology 101: Shake, Stir & Social
Shake, stir, and socialize with a hands-on mixology experience led by Dana!
Join us for a fun, interactive cocktail class designed to introduce the essentials of mixology in a relaxed, social setting. You’ll explore four iconic cocktails while learning approachable techniques you can easily recreate at home.
What You’ll Make
You’ll explore a lineup of four classic and creative cocktails, including a Strawberry Kisses (Strawberry Daiquiri), a Caliente (Spicy Mango Margarita), an Exquisite (Classic Old Fashioned), and a Sip in the City (Classic Cosmopolitan). Dana will demonstrate a variety of essential techniques, including building, muddling, shaking, and proper cocktail presentation.
After the demonstrations, it’s your turn! Each guest will select two cocktails from the lineup to craft themselves using professional bar tools. Along the way, you’ll learn how to balance flavors, work with different mixing techniques, and elevate the presentation of your drinks.
Perfect for date night, a night out with friends, or anyone looking to build their home bartending skills, this class combines hands-on learning, guided tasting, and great conversation. 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 experienced 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.
Dana is a prominent mentor and community advocate actively shaping the DMV hospitality scene. As a Lead Instructor at The Professional Bartending School of Arlington, VA, she guides the next generation of regional mixologists in essential skills including mixology, bar management, and flavor profiling. Her hands-on mentorship helps fuel the talent pool for rising bars and restaurants across the DMV.
Dana’s craft began at home, mixing classic drinks for family and friends. Today, she draws on that journey to bridge the gap between amateur mixing and professional craft, creating opportunities for everyday enthusiasts to unleash their inner home bartender.
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.
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