Step into a 90-minute speakeasy-style cocktail class on 7th Ave where an expert mixologist teaches 3–5 Prohibition-era drinks, pairs history with technique, and sends you home with a souvenir shaker. Ideal for curious travelers who want hands-on bartending skills and a taste of Jazz Age New York.
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The room breathes low-lit jazz: a row of gleaming shakers, a bar top warm from use, and a mixologist who talks like a history teacher and a conductor. You step off 7th Avenue between 57th and 58th and into a 90-minute ritual that trades the city’s honk for the hush of a speakeasy—measured pours, aromatic bitters, and stories of law and loopholes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—participants should be able to stand and move at a bar-height counter for the session.
Wildlife
History
Speakeasies proliferated in 1920s New York as drinking moved from public saloons to hidden rooms and private clubs; cocktail craft evolved to mask bootleg whiskey and create new flavors.
Conservation
Be mindful of single-use plastic and dispose of cocktail waste responsibly; many Midtown venues participate in local recycling and waste-reduction programs.
Reserve your spot on the Prohibition Style Cocktail Making Experience today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring government ID
This experience requires proof of age (21+)—no ID, no service; pack a photo ID in an easy-to-reach place.
Arrive early to check in
Plan to be there 10–15 minutes before the start time to secure your spot and settle in before the lesson begins.
Declare allergies in advance
If you have alcohol or ingredient restrictions, notify the host when booking so they can adapt cocktails where possible.
Pace yourself and hydrate
Cocktail classes encourage tasting; intersperse sips of water and plan transportation afterwards.
Government photo ID
Required to verify legal drinking age for participation.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing and moving around a bar counter for 90 minutes.
Small notebook and pen
Handy for jotting recipes, proportions, and tips from the mixologist.
Light jacket
Midtown venues can be cool inside, especially in fall and winter.
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