Learn to mix three rum-forward cocktails during a 90-minute class in downtown Christiansted. This hands-on session blends St. Croix’s rum history with practical techniques, a blind-tasting challenge, and a take-home memento.
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The bar lights hum low and the harbor breeze slips through an open window — Christiansted’s downtown crowd drifts by as you take your place at the counter. In a 90-minute hands-on session, you’ll shake, stir and taste three cocktails built around St. Croix’s oldest spirit, guided by instructors who know the island’s rum story as well as the recipes they teach.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical effort; participants should be able to stand and use their hands for mixing and pouring.
Wildlife
History
Christiansted grew under Danish colonial rule and later became integral to Caribbean rum and sugar trade; local rum-making draws on that plantation-era legacy.
Conservation
Support local producers and reduce single-use plastics; many bars and tours on St. Croix source ingredients locally and encourage responsible tourism.
Reserve your spot on the C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring valid photo ID
Minimum drinking age is 18 in the U.S. Virgin Islands; you’ll be asked for ID at check-in.
Arrive early to check in
Plan to be 10–15 minutes early — downtown parking and foot traffic can slow you down.
Notify dietary needs ahead
Vegetarian and vegan snack options are available if you message the operator after booking.
Not for pregnant guests
This experience involves multiple alcoholic beverages and is explicitly not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Government-issued photo ID
Required to verify minimum drinking age (18) at check-in.
Comfortable shoes
Downtown streets are historic and uneven; comfortable footwear makes arrival and departures easier.
Small notebook or phone notes app
Useful for jotting recipes, measurements and tasting notes from the blind challenge.
Sunscreen (for arrival/departure)
If you plan to stroll the harbor before or after, protection from sun and glare is recommended.
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