Learn to shake, stir, smoke, and sip in a hands-on beginner mixology class in downtown Denver. Over two hours you’ll master four cocktails — including a smoked Old Fashioned and an Espresso Martini — with practical tips for making them at home.
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Step into a downtown Denver bar where the shaker clicks like a metronome and citrus oil perfumes the air. The room smells of charred rosemary and espresso; a bartender demonstrates a slow, deliberate stir while the group leans in, phones down, notebooks up. You’ll handle the tools — jigger, strainer, Boston shaker — and build four cocktails from spirit to glass under guided instruction.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; fine motor coordination and standing for portions of the class are expected.
Wildlife
History
Denver’s modern cocktail culture grew from mid-20th-century tasting rooms and a post-Prohibition craft-distilling boom that emphasized local water and ingredients.
Conservation
Many local bars and classes prioritize seasonal, local produce and composting; practice responsible consumption and support operators who minimize single-use waste.
Reserve your spot on the Beginner Mixology Class today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
This experience serves samples but requires ID for age verification — bring it to check in quickly.
Hydrate between tastings
Sip water between cocktails to keep your palate clear and pace consumption over the two-hour session.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early
Early arrival helps you find your seat, meet the instructor, and avoid missing important safety notes.
Take notes and photos
Bring a small notebook or use your phone to record recipes, infusion ratios, and techniques you want to replicate at home.
Photo ID
Required for age verification and entry.
Notebook or phone for notes
Useful for recording recipes, ratios, and tips to replicate at home.
Comfortable shoes
You may stand at the bar for portions of the class; comfortable shoes help.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings and reduce single-use plastic.