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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn how to craft foundational cocktails with creative variations in this class.
CocuSocial
4.8 (1,082)
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2 hours
Silver Spring
16 to 30 guests
$75 - $95
($75 for Public class; $95 for Private class)
What you'll do
Shake, stir, and sip your way through true cocktail classics in this hands-on mixology experience!Join us for a fun, interactive cocktail class led by Ivan, where you’ll explore timeless drinks while learning the foundations of great bartending. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class focuses on essential bar tools, proper technique, ingredient selection, and the balance principles that make a cocktail truly exceptional.What You’ll Make:You’ll explore four iconic cocktails, each highlighting a different spirit and method: the Old Fashioned, Dry Martini, Negroni, and Daiquiri. Through guided demonstrations and tastings, you’ll learn what makes each drink a cultural staple, from spirit-forward stirred classics to bright, citrusy shaken favorites. Participants will develop comprehensive mixology skills including proper stirring, shaking, muddling, and building techniques, while gaining insight into the historical context behind these enduring recipes. After sampling, you’ll pair up and choose two cocktails to recreate yourself, building confidence behind the bar with hands-on practice.Whether you’re pursuing professional development in hospitality, enhancing your home bartending skills, or simply deepening your appreciation for craft cocktails, this class provides an excellent foundation. It blends technique, tasting, and history in a lively, social setting. All tools and ingredients are provided.No experience necessary!Our classes are designed to be approachable and fun for everyone, whether you’re brand new to cocktails or refining your craft. Just show up ready to mix, learn, and enjoy.Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.You will be seated with your booking party and may work with other students in groups of two by sharing ingredients and equipment. Outside beverages are not permitted. 21+ only.
What you'll get
You’ll explore four iconic cocktails, each highlighting a different spirit and method: the Old Fashioned, Dry Martini, Negroni, and Daiquiri. Through guided demonstrations and tastings, you’ll learn what makes each drink a cultural staple, from spirit-forward stirred classics to bright, citrusy shaken favorites. Participants will develop comprehensive mixology skills including proper stirring, shaking, muddling, and building techniques, while gaining insight into the historical context behind these enduring recipes. After sampling, you’ll pair up and choose two cocktails to recreate yourself, building confidence behind the bar with hands-on practice.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly. 21+ only.
What to bring
The nature of our classes are set up so that booking parties will work together during class, sharing both ingredients and equipment. Outside drinks are not allowed. 21+ only.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.
Location
Commas Food Hall (8661 Colesville Road. Level 3, Silver Spring, MD 20910)
Your teacher can also travel within 10 miles of Silver Spring, to a venue of your choice for a private class.
Your teacher
CocuSocial believes that great food is even better when it's made together! Born from the idea that cooking should be a social experience, CocuSocial — whose name literally means "cooking socially" in Latin — connects food lovers with talented local chefs and welcoming spaces to share one-of-a-kind culinary moments. Their mission is refreshingly simple: make cooking classes affordable, accessible, and genuinely fun — because everyone deserves a seat at the table, regardless of skill level or budget.From handmade pasta and hand-rolled sushi to French macarons and Spanish paella, CocuSocial offers a wide range of beginner-friendly classes designed to build confidence while keeping things light and enjoyable. They also host private events — from birthday parties and bridal showers to corporate team-building gatherings — partnering with local restaurants and hotels to keep everything easy and accessible. Whether you're rolling in solo, bringing a date, or gathering a whole crew, CocuSocial is the kind of place that turns a random night into a memory worth savoring!
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