The Association Cocktail Classes

CLASS BY ASSOCIATION offers cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to delve deeper and refine their knowledge of cocktails. Classes explore bar basics, tools and techniques as well as individual spirits, their history and use in classic and contemporary cocktails.

The Association hosts the one-hour class every Thursdays at 9pm and Fridays & Saturdays from 8pm-9pm.

All classes are $45 per person and include:

• 1-hour PRIVATE cocktail class

• Tasting of 3-4 craft cocktails

• Social Hours 9-10:30pm with special cocktail pricing

For optimized enjoyment, we limit classes to 25 seats.

Registration is required for participation. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for different dates.

For additional inquiries, please email [email protected].

SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 11/3 -- FIRE 🔥 Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

SATURDAY 11/4 -- FALL COCKTAILS 🍁 There's more to fall flavors than Pumpkin Spiced Lattes... come enjoy the best cocktail Fall has to offer.

FRIDAY 11/10 -- TIKI The origins of these “Island” style cocktails may surprise you. Come for the fresh flavors, stay for the rum… lots and lots of rum.

SATURDAY 11/11 -- BOURBON COCKTAILS 🥃 We will explore the extensive world of bourbon cocktails -- indisputably our favorite spirit at The Association.. and you'll find out why during this class!

FRIDAY 11/17 -- SMOKE 💨 This class will have us using smoke in our drinks! There are more than a couple ways to use smoke in your cocktails and attendees will get a chance to taste/learn about them all!

SATURDAY 11/18 -- GIN Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktails. Here we will showcase the different types and flavor profiles and how to use them to your advantage.

FRIDAY 11/24 -- DESSERT 🍨 If you have a sweet tooth and love to drink your sugars this class is for you. We will look into some old school, new and original after dinner drinks. (Dairy warning) - Perfect post-Thanksgiving cocktails!

SATURDAY 11/25 -- TEQUILA 🌵You've been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

DECEMBER

THURSDAY 11/30 -- BARTENDER'S CHOICE Wanna know what we are drinking? (Off the clock of course)

FRIDAY 12/1 -- FIRE 🔥 Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

SATURDAY 12/2 -- CLASSIC COCKTAILS While choice of cocktails is down to personal preference, there are some classic cocktails that have stood the test of time and remain amongst the most popular cocktails ordered in bars around the world today.

THURSDAY 12/7 -- COFFEE COCKTAILS Espresso martinis are all the rage nowadays... learn about this and other delicious coffee inspired cocktails you'll love.

FRIDAY 12/8 -- NO CLASS / PRIVATE EVENT UNTIL 9PM

SATURDAY 12/9 -- BOURBON COCKTAILS 🥃 We will explore the extensive world of bourbon cocktails -- indisputably our favorite spirit at The Association.. and you'll find out why during this class!

THURSDAY 12/14 -- TIKI The origins of these “Island” style cocktails may surprise you. Come for the fresh flavors, stay for the rum… lots and lots of rum.

FRIDAY 12/15 -- NO CLASS / PRIVATE EVENT UNTIL 10PM

SATURDAY 12/16 -- MEZCAL A look at our neighbor to the south and their amazing, artisanal, magical spirit of Mezcal (the origins of tequila), and all it's different varietals.

THURSDAY 12/21 -- SMOKE 💨 This class will have us using smoke in our drinks! There are more than a couple ways to use smoke in your cocktails and attendees will get a chance to taste/learn about them all!

FRIDAY 12/22 -- BOTANY & DRINKS - In this class we go over plants and how they contribute to mixology. It's a class that will have herbs, fruits, and all the plants that help create spirits, syrups, bitters, amaros and liqueurs.

SATURDAY 12/23 -- ORIGINS Where do cocktails come from? Who invented the cocktail? What was the first cocktail? You and us need to have a chat.

THURSDAY 12/28 -- TEQUILA 🌵You've been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

FRIDAY 12/29 -- WINTER COCKTAILS These cocktails capture the essence of the season with their cozy and flavorful profiles.

SATURDAY 12/30 -- CHAMPAGNE COCKTAILS Just in time for New Year's Eve! Learn how to make some of the best celebratory sparkling cocktails to ring in 2024 in style.

JANUARY

THURSDAY 1/4 -- BARTENDER'S CHOICE Wanna know what we are drinking? (Off the clock of course)

FRIDAY 1/5 -- FIRE 🔥 Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

SATURDAY 1/6-- CLASSIC COCKTAILS While choice of cocktails is down to personal preference, there are some classic cocktails that have stood the test of time and remain amongst the most popular cocktails ordered in bars around the world today.

THURSDAY 1/11 -- SPICY (New) 🌶 Love your spicy cocktails? There's more out there than just spicy margaritas. Learn about some of the most popular spicy cocktails of today. 

FRIDAY 1/12 -- COCKTAILS ACROSS AMERICA This class will take us from New Orleans, to New York to California and everywhere in between. Come taste the history of the US's expansive cocktail culture.

SATURDAY 1/13 -- BOURBON COCKTAILS 🥃 We will explore the extensive world of bourbon cocktails -- indisputably our favorite spirit at The Association.. and you'll find out why during this class!

THURSDAY 1/18 -- TIKI The origins of these “Island” style cocktails may surprise you. Come for the fresh flavors, stay for the rum… lots and lots of rum.

FRIDAY 1/19 -- COFFEE COCKTAILS Espresso martinis are all the rage nowadays... learn about this and other delicious coffee inspired cocktails you'll love.

SATURDAY 1/20 -- GIN Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktails. Here we will showcase the different types and flavor profiles and how to use them to your advantage.

THURSDAY 1/25 -- SMOKE 💨 This class will have us using smoke in our drinks! There are more than a couple ways to use smoke in your cocktails and attendees will get a chance to taste/learn about them all!

FRIDAY 1/26 -- TEQUILA 🌵You've been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

SATURDAY 1/27 -- COGNAC Easily one of the most popular spirits in the world, sign up for this class to learn how to make drinks with France’s delicious creation.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! - Perfect as gifts!

To purchase a gift certificate, choose any date and purchase the Gift Certificate Ticket option.

Gift certificates don't have to be purchased for a specific date. Any gift certificate is redeemable for any future date. NOT APPLICABLE FOR SAME-DAY CLASSES. The recipient simply has to email [email protected] to select their date.

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