7 Things You'll Stop Doing After a Cocktails 101 Class

After one of these cocktail classes in SF you'll know all the basics to be the best at-home bartender. In these classes, you'll learn classic recipes, insider tips about flavors and ingredients, and the rundown on glassware and tools so that you can make the best homemade cocktails imaginable! Taught by the best bartenders in SF, you're in good hands. You'll also get to enjoy these tasty beverages as you learn how to mix, shake, and pour the night away. 

Of course, there are quite a few things you’ll learn not to do once you’ve taken these exciting classes! Get ready to say “last call!” to these seven habits.

Wasting time with online tutorials

You’ve bought all the supplies and dedicated an afternoon to becoming a better mixologist by watching videos. But, despite how easy they make it look in short clips, your cocktails aren’t nearly as tasty or as pretty as you expected. 

That’s because there’s no better way to learn something new than with one-on-one guidance from a trained bartender! A helpful and friendly mixologist will walk you through easy cocktails to make step-by-step at a speed you can easily keep up with. And if you have questions, you won’t have to scroll through endless comments to find your answer. Simply ask your mixologist and get a clear, detailed answer!

If you do decide to browse online cocktail-making tutorials in the future, you’ll have the basic skills to follow along with success.

Being unsure about flavor combos

Sure, lots of classic cocktails follow a recipe, but the really fun thing about learning how to make margaritas, spritzers, sangrias, and more is putting your own spin on things. Yet, without a developed palette and basic knowledge about mixology, you might not feel confident experimenting with different flavor combinations.

All that will change once you’ve taken a cocktail masterclass. In your workshop, you’ll learn how to make cocktails with the perfect balance of sweet, acidic, and salty. This might surprise you, but cocktail making is an art form, and it can be your next hobby! If you're looking for a creative outlet to wind down with at the end of your work week, learn to make delicious cocktails. Not only will you have a fun treat to look forward to in the evening, but your friends and family will surely appreciate your bartending skills as well. Get ready to start naming your own cocktails for your new concotions.

Using pre-made mixers

To be sure, most of us can taste the difference between a cocktail that’s been made fresh and one that uses pre-made mixers. And, many beginners rely on the pre-made stuff because they’re unsure of how to create more flavorful blends.

Whether you’re interested in learning drinks to make with rum, gin, or vodka, your experienced instructor will teach you all about making amazing fresh mixers. You’ll learn how to pick out the best fruits and aromatics to create tasty drinks no matter the season.

And hey, if you like the packaged mixers, don’t worry! You don’t have to give them up. In your fun mixology school crash course, you’ll learn how to spruce up mixers so they still have a freshly made look and taste.

Wondering which glasses to use for your cocktails

Highball, champagne flute, cooler glass, and more, there are so many different kinds of cocktail glasses to be confused about. In a homemade cocktail course, you’ll learn the why’s behind each glass design. Some glasses, for example, have wider openings to allow for the drinker to enjoy the aroma of their beverage. Others are perfect for drinks that include ice or chunks of fruit. Once you learn the fascinating specifics, you’ll never get them mixed up again.

The added bonus is that you’ll have great cocktail-themed trivia about glassware to share with friends at your next party!

Going out to a bar just for a good drink

If you love cocktails, you may be willing to brave the crowds, traffic, and weather to get to your favorite bar. But, why put up with the hassle of parking in the Mission District or SoMa if you can make equally great drinks right at home?

Make an old fashioned that transports you right to an old-school bar from the comfort of your couch. Put on some music in your living room and enjoy a pitcher of the perfect Margarita. Whatever your Saturday night plans entail, cocktail-making classes will mean that you have a delicious drink in your hand.

Looking for fun birthday party ideas that don’t involve a crowded bar? Have the party-goers join in a virtual cocktail masterclass from their own kitchens!   

Allowing someone else at the party to play bartender

Once you’ve taken Cocktails 101, gone will be the days that you sit back quietly while someone else at the party offers to make mixed drinks. With your know-how, you’ll want to show off your skills and make delicious drinks for your friends and family. 

Whether it’s a beach party, cozy winter get-together, or casual afternoon BBQ, you’ll know exactly the drink for the occasion, while also taking special requests. Before you know it, you’ll be known as the best person to make a martini, tequila sunrise, gin and tonic, and more.

Saying “I don’t know” when your loved ones ask what you want for Christmas

One of the most exciting things about taking on a new hobby is all the new gear and supplies you can explore! With cocktail making, you’ll want to fill your kitchen with everything from juicers to stirrers to glassware and shakers. And, you’ll always be on the lookout for new artisan distillers offering unique styles of gin, whiskey, or vodka.

So, if you’re the kind of person who is impossible to buy gifts for, a mixology school course will change that. Your friends and family will always know what to get you!

Ready to book a cocktail-making workshop?

Cocktail-making classes are a great activity for any upcoming special occasion. If you’re looking for fun things to do in San Francisco for your anniversary, add these workshops to your list of experience gift ideas. Or, if you’re on the hunt for exciting bachelorette party ideas, round up the girls for a fun night of making margaritas and other fun drinks. Cocktail classes even make fantastic team-building activities for after-work bonding time.

Whether you’re looking for hands-on group activities or San Francisco workshops you can try on your own, it’s time to sign up for Cocktails 101!