Grey Lady Provisions: Cocktail Technique Workshops at The Hive
About this Event
Event Description
Join Terrence Ruggiero for an evening of hands-on cocktail instruction focused on technique, balance, workflow, and execution.
Choose between two workshop sessions or attend both for a complete evening of hospitality education.
All workshops are intentionally limited in size to provide individual instruction, direct feedback, and active participation.
Using premium non-alcoholic spirits and fresh ingredients, participants will learn professional techniques that can be applied to home entertaining, private events, and hospitality environments.
WORKSHOP I
Foundations of Balance & Technique
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The perfect introduction to cocktail preparation.
Participants will learn:
- Measuring and jigger technique
- Acidity versus sweetness
- Dilution as an ingredient
- Proper shaking mechanics
- Mise en place and workflow
- Consistency and execution
Cocktails Covered
🍋 Gin & Tonic
🍋 Gin Collins
🍋 Gin Sour
WORKSHOP III
Citrus, Fresh Ingredients & Summer Cocktails
7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Explore the techniques behind some of summer's most refreshing cocktails.
Participants will learn:
- Fresh citrus preparation
- Muddling techniques
- Working with herbs and fruit
- Crushed ice applications
- Carbonation management
- Garnish preparation and presentation
- Cocktail balance and dilution
Cocktails Covered
🍋 Margarita
🌿 Mojito
🍓 Strawberry Cucumber Fizz
Included
✔ Hands-on instruction
✔ All tools and materials
✔ Student packet
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Recipe and technique reference guide
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location: The Hive — Nantucket
Workshop I
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Workshop III
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Capacity: 10 participants per workshop
Age Requirement: 18+
Ticket Types
Workshop I Admission
Foundations of Balance & Technique
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
$88
Workshop III Admission
Citrus, Fresh Ingredients & Summer Cocktails
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
$88
Full Workshop Pass
Includes Workshop I and Workshop III
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
$150
Organizer Bio
Terrence Ruggiero is a hospitality professional with nearly 20 years of experience in cocktail service, private events, restaurants, nightlife, yachting, and luxury hospitality. Through Grey Lady Raw Provisions Co. (GLRP CO), he teaches practical cocktail technique, workflow, and hospitality systems grounded in real-world service environments.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Workshop I
Info:
5:30 PM
Welcome & Introduction
5:40 PM
Tool Familiarization & Station Setup
5:50 PM
Gin & Tonic
6:10 PM
Gin Collins
6:35 PM
Gin Sour
6:55 PM
Discussion & Wrap-Up
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:45 PM
Workshop III
Info: Workshop III
7:15 PM
Welcome & Introduction
7:25 PM
Citrus & Ingredient Preparation
7:35 PM
Margarita
7:55 PM
Mojito
8:15 PM
Strawberry Cucumber Fizz
8:40 PM
Questions & Wrap-Up
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 88.00 to USD 150.00
