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Botanical Cocktail Making Class

From farm to bar, learn how to make botanical cocktails in this mixology class in NYC!

Festivál Café NYC

4.7 (22)

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1.5 hours

Upper East Side

1 to 30 guests

$125 - $145 ($145 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $135/guest for 4+ guests, $125/guest for 8+ guests. $500 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

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What you'll do

Meet Your Bartender

Arrive and meet your expert mixologist! They will guide you on how to make your cocktails from start to finish, ensuring you get delicious results every time.

Make a Gin Cocktail

Your first cocktail of the day is a refreshing Lavender 75. This gin-based cocktail is a delightful blend of lavender syrup and a hint of yuzu lime juice. Shake, strain, sip, and enjoy!

Shake a Spicy Strawberry Paloma

Your second cocktail of the day is a Spicy Strawberry Paloma! This cocktail has a base of spicy tequila, strawberry compote, and lime juice. Top with ginger beer, shake, double-strain, and enjoy this fun take on the traditional paloma!

Espresso Martini Time

End the night with a cocktail treat! Combining spiced rum, Mr. Black Cold Brew Liquor, Velvet Falernum, L'Orgeat, and nitro cold brew, shake and double-strain to make a stunning espresso martini.

Enjoy a unique and interactive cocktail class where you will learn how to create delicious botanical cocktails from farm-fresh ingredients! In this hands-on cocktail making workshop in NYC, you will discover the art of mixology and gain essential skills to impress your friends at your next gathering.

Feeling nervous or inexperienced? Don't worry! Our friendly instructors will guide you through each step of the process, making sure you feel confident and comfortable throughout the class.

Using a variety of herbs, fruits, and other botanical elements, you’ll learn how to craft sophisticated cocktails that are as beautiful as they are flavorful. The experience is not only educational but also incredibly fun and rewarding.

By the end of the class, you will have a newfound appreciation for botanical mixology and a collection of cocktail recipes to recreate at home. Get ready to elevate your cocktail game and create memorable drinks with a farm-to-bar twist.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

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Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:49pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get

Three cocktails with our freshly locally farm-sourced botanicals. If at anytime you want to substitute an ingredient or cocktail just let us know!

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Recent reviews of Botanical Cocktail Making Class

5/5 from Rebecca Federman, attended Jul 2026: Highly recommend!!!
5/5 from Sagar Patel, attended Feb 2026: Outstanding class, great teacher - highly recommend for a date night activity
5/5 from Michael Sardella, attended Feb 2026: Such a fun experience! Our teacher was great, and the cocktails were delicious!
5/5 from Nathan Super, attended Jan 2026: Nate was absolutely lovely and was a great teacher and conversationalist.
5/5 from Joshua Singer, attended Dec 2025: Fun time exploring and enjoying cocktails.
5/5 from Sissi Xiu, attended Nov 2025: The class was fun, engaging, and very easy to follow that even a beginner like me could make great drinks!
5/5 from Jeffrey Chacon, attended Nov 2025: Great instructor. Great drinks. Great night. Class only had my girlfriend and I, but it was still a great intimate setting with the bartender. Super friendly, explained his preferences and why we used certain liquors. The final drink was an Espresso Martini and as someone that has ordered one in almost every single restaurant, the one we made was amongst the top 3 that I’ve had. Will definitely recommend to my friends!
1/5 from Ma Victoria Libunao, attended Nov 2025: Honest Review: For some reason the bartender wasn’t even aware that he had a class scheduled. He was okay and doing his job, but he was rude when he asked me if I still wanted to make the other drink after finishing the first one just because I was alone and the other students didn’t show up. I felt like I didn’t get what I paid for. I’ve attended other classes before, and I have to say this was the worst one I’ve ever been to. I still tipped him $100 just because i felt i had to after he asked me that question. Anyway, If you’re genuinely looking to learn, I suggest finding another class with more passionate instructors.
5/5 from Veronica Muñoz, attended Oct 2025: OMG!!!!! If you are reading this just know that this is the only review to read to know if this is worth it or not. The staff is so friendly and personal the class and the restaurant really pride themselves on collaborating with local breweries and orchards. The drinks that we made were SO GOOD! My fav was the Lavender French 75 as well as the espresso martini. The team was so knowledgeable on bartending and drinks in general I had such a good time interacting with them and learning about the craft. Brian was incredibly friendly and hospitable. They don’t rush you out they give you plenty of time in between your drinks to enjoy it and converse with your group.
5/5 from Ian Moore, attended Oct 2025: Jessie was amazing! Very knowledgeable. Very kind and the drinks were absolutely amazing!
5/5 from Daniel Jones, attended May 2025: Fantastic time with my wife and I, cocktails were great, entire staff was friendly and welcoming. Had a blast
5/5 from Cindy Romero, attended May 2025: The class was a great experience! I went with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. It was a great activity to get everyone involved. Our instructor was fantastic. Gave us tips that I’ll be applying for my at home cocktail making! The venue ambiance fit the theme of botanical cocktails. I highly recommend the class!
5/5 from Erin Royce, attended Apr 2025: This was such a great gift I received! A fun night, great cocktails and a beautiful place! Nate, our bartender, was amazing! Great teacher and even better personality! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
5/5 from Melanie Lamoreaux, attended Mar 2025: My roommate and I had such a good time at this Mixology class. It was thorough and the drinks were very unique. All delicious. I needed an allergy modification and the bartender was super accommodating.
5/5 from Tyler Hollinger, attended Jan 2025: This was such a super experience. Tyler and his team were fantastic. Farm-to-Bar and Botanical mixology is such a new and simple way to approach cocktails! everything was delicious and the place super super cute. We stayed for dinner afterwards and it was exceptional! everything was super, the drinks, the food, the staff!! Also as a bonus I pre-purchased a bottle of their farm syrup and am using it in my coffee!
5/5 from Kimberly Potter, attended Jan 2025: I wasn't too familiar with mixology and such and we had an excellent time learning. The staff was great and showed us the proper way shaking the drink vs. stirring, what makes a martini, how certain things can change the taste of a drink, and just talking about the city. The drinks were great and we had a wonderful time
3/5 from Christopher Diaz, attended Jan 2025: The experience wasn't bad at all we just feel like they could've picked better drinks for us to make. The beet drink wasn't the best for my party. The buttermilk chicken was bland.
5/5 from David Heimerling, attended Dec 2024: Class was great. Everyone had a great time. The instructor was very nice and the drinks were excellent.

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Festivál Café NYC

4.7 (22)

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Festivál Café is New York City's one-and-only Farm-to-Bar cocktail café, nestled on the Upper East Side at 61st and 2nd Avenue. More than a restaurant, more than a bar -- Festivál is a full-on experience, where scratch-made food and artfully crafted cocktails come together in a warm, lively neighborhood setting. The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on locally sourced, sustainably grown ingredients to create everything from fresh oysters and small plates to gourmet cuisine paired with show-stopping drinks. Whether you're stopping in for a weekday lunch, weekend bottomless brunch, or a cozy date night with live jazz, there's always something to celebrate.

At the heart of it all is Tyler Hollinger, co-owner and head mixologist, whose nearly two decades of experience orchestrating New York City's most dynamic events and experiences is evident in every corner of Festivál. With a background that spans entertainment -- acting and filmmaking for popular NYC-based shows -- to the art of the cocktail, Tyler brings a rare creative energy to everything he does. Under his guidance, Festivál Café isn't just raising the bar for what a cocktail café can be -- it's redefining it!

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