Learn to craft three Caribbean classics—Painkiller, Bushwacker, and Rum Punch—during an 80-minute private workshop at Create BVI. Expect guided instruction, premium rums, a recipe card, and practical tips to taste like a local.
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The studio door opens to a warm island exhale: salt on the air, a faint clink of glass, and the slow hum of trade winds nudging people together. Inside Create BVI, you’re at a long prep bar beneath palms of framed photos and rum bottles; here, the island’s rum history meets hands-on instruction as you learn to build three signature Caribbean drinks.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical effort required—able to stand and participate for the session length.
Wildlife
History
Tortola’s rum culture grew from colonial-era sugarcane plantations; local distilleries and bars evolved recipes that blended African, European, and Caribbean influences.
Conservation
Support local businesses and reef-protection efforts; responsible tourism helps preserve coral, fisheries, and island vegetation that underpin BVI livelihoods.
Reserve your spot on the Private Local Cocktail Making today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring ID
This is a tasting-focused experience; bring a government-issued ID to confirm legal drinking age.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Plan to be at the studio early so instruction can start on time and you won’t miss the demo.
Tell them dietary restrictions
If you have allergies or avoid dairy/alcohol, notify the host when booking so they can adapt the menu.
Pair with shore time
Schedule the class before sunset or after a beach visit to combine island scenery with the tasting experience.
Government ID
Required to participate in alcohol tasting and verify age.
Sunscreen
Useful if you plan to combine the class with outdoor sightseeing on Tortola.
summer
Light jacket or layers
Studio air conditioning can be cool compared with outside evenings.
winter
Phone or camera
For photos of recipes, techniques, and the studio’s island-themed displays.