Mixing It Up Sydney Style

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If your attempts at cocktail-making stretch no further than a gin and tonic with an “exciting” dash of cranberry, pay attention. Masters of mixology are sharing their secrets all around Sydney, so everyone can impress with something that’s potent, but not deadly. Education with alcohol? That’s our type of school.

Free Pop Up Classes At The Grasshopper

There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there is such a thing as a free cocktail class. Thanks to Ketel One, Grasshopper’s famous cocktail classes are taking place at Boston in Circular Quay, every Friday night in November. The one hour sessions will leave you with a newfound skill and the chance to sample your own creations. These are in-demand slots so booking in advance is essential.
www.thegrasshopper.com.au

2010 Presents Team Building With A Twist

‘Shake and Muddle’ cocktail classes from 2010 are team building sessions that people actually want to be involved in, as there isn’t a newspaper tower building competition in sight. Over two hours, participants are split into teams, each manning different cocktail stations and learning different styles. These sessions are perfect for birthdays, hen do’s, and stag parties if you want to indulge your cocktail knowledge whilst bonding with your pals. This is all about the fun and creative aspect that gives cocktails their appeal, with a chance to invent your own winning creation and a quiz to find out which team learnt the most… May the cockiest
coktails win!
www.2010.com.au

Learn From A Master At Sticky Bar

This is a small bar with a big reputation for its drinks; learn how to make the bar’s very own specials with a private class from one of the mixologists. In 90 minutes, guests learn how to shake, strain and juggle those mixers like a pro. With three of your handmade cocktails to enjoy at the end, alongside canapés, this is your very own private soiree.
www.tablefor20.blogspot.co.uk

Design Your Own At Emmilou’s

This is a class for creative types, as at Emmilou’s not only will you learn a few of the bar’s most popular recipes, you’ll also be taught the art of balancing drinks and then test these brilliant skills by designing your own cocktail creations. The only task left is to taste them all. The good news is this class can host up to 40 people, so all your friends can become experts too for $50 – $70pp. Dinner parties just got more exciting.
www.emmilou.com.au

Learn With A View At Cherry Bar School

This is one lesson you won’t spend staring at the clock. With stunning views over the harbour, guests begin this class in a very civilised manner with a cocktail concocted specially for the class. Then in one hour and $88pp, mere cocktail sippers are transformed into masters of the art by one of the bar’s mixologists. Swotting up will pay off here, because this is followed by a team competition with winners receiving $100 bar tab – much more enticing than a gold star.
www.star.com.au

Cocktails And Canapes At Longrain

Longrain present a winning formula by offering guests three cocktails matched to a selection of canapés for $75pp. This will put an end to the often strange mixtures of fruity flavours and salty crisps, as attendees will leave armed with everything they need to put on a sophisticated do. A mixture of classic and modern drinks are taught, so you can whip up anything for your guests…because serving your girlfriends an Old Fashioned just won’t cut it.
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