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Mix, taste and learn inside Key West’s oldest brick building. This 90-minute hands-on cocktail class pairs beginner mixology with local history, making it a lively, compact experience for visitors.
Mix, taste and learn inside Key West’s oldest brick building. This 90-minute hands-on cocktail class pairs beginner mixology with local history, making it a lively, compact experience for visitors.
The room smells faintly of citrus and aged oak as afternoon light slides through tall windows on Front Street. You stand at a polished bar inside Key West’s oldest brick building, a patch of island history where salt air and storytelling meet the clink of glass.
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Operated by Historic Tours Of America · Key West, Florida
The room smells faintly of citrus and aged oak as afternoon light slides through tall windows on Front Street. You stand at a polished bar inside Key West’s oldest brick building, a patch of island history where salt air and storytelling meet the clink of glass.
This 90-minute, hands-on session pairs practical mixology with local lore: bartenders guide you through two cocktails you build yourself and three more you taste while learning about figures like William Curry and the island’s maritime past. The venue occupies the old U.S. Coast Guard station—an architectural reminder of Key West’s seafaring economy and strategic harbor.
Geology here is simple: limestone foundations, reclaimed waterfronts and coral reefs just offshore that shaped the town’s trade routes and, later, its tourism. Culture on the island is convivial and unhurried; expect local banter about dueling recipe variants, rum’s role in the Keys, and how a single street corner can hold a century of stories.
Practical notes: arrive 30 minutes early to check in at 291 Front Street; classes are 90 minutes long and limited to small groups. Bring government ID (21+ only) and wear comfortable shoes—the class is wheelchair accessible but the building’s stairs can be steep in places. Plan to hydrate and pace yourself: you’ll taste multiple cocktails in a short span.
This is an ideal stop for curious travelers who want a compact, social crash course in mixology with a strong sense of place—perfect before an evening on Duval Street or a sunset at Mallory Square.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal physical fitness required; mostly standing and light movement at a bar
The experience is 90 minutes long and includes making two cocktails and sampling three others.
A 20% gratuity is included in the ticket price, so no additional automatic tip is necessary though you may tip individually if you wish.
No—this experience is restricted to guests 21 years and older due to alcohol service.
Yes. All areas and surfaces are listed as wheelchair accessible; contact the operator ahead of time for specific assistance needs.
Key West grew as a wrecking and shipping hub; figures like William Curry helped turn maritime commerce into local wealth. The class takes place in an old U.S. Coast Guard building that reflects that seafaring past.
The Florida Keys rely on healthy reefs and responsible tourism—use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid single-use plastics when exploring the island.
Historic Tours Of America operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The room smells faintly of citrus and aged oak as afternoon light slides through tall windows on Front Street. You stand at a polished bar inside Key West’s oldest brick building, a patch of island history where salt air and storytelling meet the clink of glass.
The room smells faintly of citrus and aged oak as afternoon light slides through tall windows on Front Street. You stand at a polished bar inside Key West’s oldest brick building, a patch of island history where salt air and storytelling meet the clink of glass.
This 90-minute, hands-on session pairs practical mixology with local lore: bartenders guide you through two cocktails you build yourself and three more you taste while learning about figures like William Curry and the island’s maritime past. The venue occupies the old U.S. Coast Guard station—an architectural reminder of Key West’s seafaring economy and strategic harbor.
Geology here is simple: limestone foundations, reclaimed waterfronts and coral reefs just offshore that shaped the town’s trade routes and, later, its tourism. Culture on the island is convivial and unhurried; expect local banter about dueling recipe variants, rum’s role in the Keys, and how a single street corner can hold a century of stories.
Practical notes: arrive 30 minutes early to check in at 291 Front Street; classes are 90 minutes long and limited to small groups. Bring government ID (21+ only) and wear comfortable shoes—the class is wheelchair accessible but the building’s stairs can be steep in places. Plan to hydrate and pace yourself: you’ll taste multiple cocktails in a short span.
This is an ideal stop for curious travelers who want a compact, social crash course in mixology with a strong sense of place—perfect before an evening on Duval Street or a sunset at Mallory Square.