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...

Making sushi is easier than you think! In this 1.5-hour class, we’ll teach you the fundamentals, from rice to fish (and even California rolls). We’ll cover: sushi hand rolls & cut rolls rinsing, making, and seasoning the sushi rice the proper way to eat sushi You’ll finish the class with solid foundations to skip ordering in and make...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Have you ever wondered where and how Bourbon began in America? Was it the first charred, barrel aged spirit in global history? Join Christophe Bakunas, our spirits expert, for this virtual class as our story begins in 1789 and weaves through the next couple of centuries in our unique American history of distilling brown spirits....

Mothers Day is here and its a great time Celebrate with some fun Mothers Day inspired cocktails (or Mocktails) along with some rounds of interactive cocktail trivia. Perfect for families celebrating together or connecting from separate locations. This Class is designed to utilize your favorite brand of Vodka, Rum, Gin, or Tequila but works well with...

Its Saturday night virtual date night! This is a perfect kickoff to your Saturday for couples, ride or die besties, or groups of friends looking for a fun and interactive night of Mixology at home! Whether you are all in-person or have some distance between you this class is a great way to connect either virtually or together.  We will be going...

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...

Gather round the bar at Chef Darryl's place! Each Saturday at 5 PM Pacific Time, he guides us through mixing up a different custom cocktail, complete with proper techniques, advice on spirit selection, tips for making your own mixers and working with fruits, herbs and spices and more.  After the mixology lesson, hang out and socialize for a while...