San Francisco Classic Cocktails Making Class

Shake, stir, and sip a menu of San Francisco classics in this beginner-friendly cocktail making class.



2 hours Location SoMa Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 1 to 30   $88

Grab a seat

Grab a Seat

It's first-come, first-served on seating, so whether you want to sit right at the bar, or at a table, get to the bar about 15 minutes early to grab a seat so we can get started promptly at 12pm.


Recipe #1: Irish Coffee

Recipe #1: Irish Coffee

We start our day with coffee...Irish Coffee! This process and recipe were made famous by The Buena Vista Cafe (or "The BV" as locals know it), and is an iconic drink for so many people who both live and visit here. It's so easy, you'll be making these every weekend.


Recipe #2: The Pisco Punch

Recipe #2: The Pisco Punch

This was the cocktail known the world over as what you drank when you came to San Francisco from the mid-1800s through the 1920's. You'll learn the whole story and how to make our unique version (so you can spread the word to your friends!)


Recipe #3: The Chartreuse Swizzle

Recipe #3: The Chartreuse Swizzle

This "Modern Classic" helped fuel a resurgence in the popularity of Chartreuse around the globe and introduced a generation to the "swizzle" format. Yes, you'll learn how to swizzle, and impress all of your friends!


Recipe #4: The Black Manhattan

Recipe #4: The Black Manhattan

The last recipe is an easy modern twist on the classic that features amaro (a bittersweet liqueur style). You'll learn about the classic Manhattan and how ingredient swaps can mix it up as you stir your last cocktail.


Pick up a bar tool kit

Pick Up a Bar Tool Kit

If you don't pre-purchase a kit with your ticket, you can always buy a complete Elixir 8-piece bar tool kit before you leave to make sure you have all of these fun tools you just learned how to use.


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Discover the vibrant cocktail heritage of San Francisco in this mixology workshop. During this engaging cocktail-making class, you’ll explore the essential basics of bartending and learn the stories behind the drinks that helped shape the city’s global influence on cocktail culture.
Your instructor will guide you through hands-on mixing, proper tool use, and the fundamentals of home bartending so you can confidently recreate bar-worthy drinks wherever you are. All ingredients and bar tools are provided, and you’ll even have the option to purchase a brand-new set of tools to take home.
Throughout the mixology class, you’ll craft four full-sized cocktails from the “Cover Songs” menu, gaining insight into the traditions, innovations, and personalities behind each recipe. This workshop is perfect for a creative date night idea, an immersive night out with friends, or if you’re seeking fun things to do in San Francisco. Learn how to make a menu of impressive drinks and leave with the skills to impress your next party!
Menu:
  • Irish Coffee
  • Pisco Punch
  • Chartreuse Swizzle
  • Black Manhattan

Upcoming dates for San Francisco Classic Cocktails Making Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:43pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

12 upcoming dates between 9 Jan 2027 and 13 Nov 2027.

  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Jan 23 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Feb 13 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Mar 13 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Apr 10 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, May 8 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Jun 12 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Jul 10 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Aug 14 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Sep 11 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Oct 9 2027, 12pm-2pm
  • Sat, Nov 13 2027, 12pm-2pm
What you'll get
A menu of classic San Francisco classic cocktail to make and savor
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly!
What to bring
All materials provided
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

3200 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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  • 5/5 from Anna Carr, attended Oct 2026: Our teacher was fantastic. Tried drink never tried before and definitely going to make in the future. Definitely recommend Irish coffee.
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The modern “Cocktail Renaissance” began over 20 years ago, when a few pioneers across the country re-ignited the bar scene by introducing drink programs that focus on quality, creativity, history, and the return of hospitality—our founder, H. Joseph Ehrmann, is one of those pioneers. Over the past 22+ years, he and the Elixir team have built Elixir into a bar that many publications have called one of the “Best in America”.
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