The Varnish Mixology Class with Sari Grossman

Step Behind the Bar: A Masterclass with a Varnish Alum

Step behind the bar at one of LA’s most influential cocktail rooms and learn what really goes into world class drinks. Led by a bartender with eight years behind the stick at The Varnish, this immersive class pulls back the curtain on the techniques, training philosophy, and drink-building mindset that helped shape a generation of cocktail pros.

We’ll craft three cocktails together:
✨ An original, Varnish-exclusive recipe
🍸 The Varnish’s famously precise take on the classic Martini
🍹 A surprise fan favorite you won’t want to miss

Along the way, you’ll gain practical skills, insider insights, and the exact training approaches — repetition, discipline, and attention to detail — that made The Varnish cocktails feel effortless even when they weren’t. Expect stories from behind the bar, clear demonstrations, and real takeaways you can use in your own pours.

Whether you’re a curious enthusiast or an aspiring bartender, this is your chance to see how the best do it, and make exceptional drinks yourself.
******Special guest appearances!******

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