Drink Making Classes in San Francisco, CA

Become the master of your own home bar! We will kick off with learning bar tools (and substitutions!) and key skills, then move on to how to master a few classic cocktails. Special skills you will learn include how (and when) to use egg whites, alcohol infusions best practices, how to choose the appropriate base spirit, and more! We will learn...

Become the master of your own home bar! In this class we focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), sweeten things up with a Clover Club, and close out with a swizzle (an elevated version of the Mojito)head into the world of swizzles. We will learn the history behind...

It is defined as being odorless, colorless, and tasteless, but is it really? We will dive into the wide world of one of the world’s most popular spirits. Together we will cover traditional and modern classics including:  Lemon Drop Vodka Gimlet Cosmo Materials You'll Need to Participate Fully If you are ordering alcohol...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes! Do you love soft pretzels but don't know how to make them? Join us as we learn how to make, roll, fold, and top the perfect soft pretzel. Select and create the toppings of your choice from our classic cinnamon sugar topping to our savory spice blend or enjoy them plain with salt! ...

Maybe you've been curious about what all the buzz is about. Perhaps you like rosé, but want to educate your palate. Or maybe you just like learning in a fun, relaxed, environment with like minded people. Well, spring has sprung and that signals the release of the new rosé vintages. This is the perfect time of year to delve into the world of rosé...

This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, or Irish Whiskey. We will be going through 3 unique fall inspired Whiskey Cocktails We’ll be going through each recipe and feature some engaging cocktail related trivia throughout the session. Note: You will receive email within 24 hours of booking that includes all the...

Join us for a tasting of beers from the famed and oldest ongoing beer brewing community, the Trappists. These celebrated beers are brewed exclusively by Benedictine Monks within their respective abbey walls. Only a few select beers in the world have the right to be labeled “Trappist.” As we taste, we’ll go over each brewery’s unique history...

The coffee supply chain is a complex web of players all around the world, each serving a critical role in ensuring that roasters like Joe Coffee can deliver exceptional coffees to drinkers like you. Even before the beans make their travels around the world from farms to to cafes, there are many steps that must be taken to produce the coffees that we...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures...

Coffee cupping is a standardized and ritualized method of tasting that is used at nearly every level of the supply chain—by farmers to check in on the quality of their harvest, by green buyers to choose which coffees to purchase, and by roasters to help guide their roast profiles. The cupping process begins with assessing the smell of the ground...

This advanced course and accompanying tasting will engross you in the wonderfully complex world of hops which are the delicate, cone-like flower giving many of your favorite brews their delicious and complex aromas and flavors. Hops are wonderfully diverse and are used for multiple purposes. Each variety imparts a uniquely different scent and flavor...

Learn about the 3-tier distribution system and how we got into this mess. Class will cover the historical developments of spirits, beer, wine, coffee and tea. Discover recent changes in consumer tastes and buying habits. Dive into the regions, types and production of coffee and tea and taste the 5 major categories of tea.  This workshop may...

Tequila, the Mexican spirit made from agave, is the most illuminating experience of terroir, culture and 500 years of history all captured in a bottle. Come explore the beauty and complexity of this spirit, unlock its secrets and see firsthand what its traditions hold with spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas. Christophe's passion for this spirit will...

Happy St. Patricks Day! We will be going through 3 cocktails perfect for St Patricks day using fresh seasonal ingredients. This class includes our “Lucky Leprechaun” with cucumber basil and fresh lime, the “Irish Mule” with ginger and fresh mint, and our “Shamrock Sour” with green apple, mint and an optional egg white. This Class is...

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment. We teach in a concentrated format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience. Our teaching style...