Why Cocktail Making Is the Perfect Activity to Boost Your Mood

Why Cocktail Making Is the Perfect Activity to Boost Your Mood


By Dominic Brown

Whether you work from home or are back in the office, the ability to get together with colleagues always lifts spirits. So why not use actual spirits with cocktail making classes in San Francisco? Getting hands on and learning how to make a mojito or a new drink recipe with a group goes a long way toward lifting your mood. San Francisco has so many cool bars and mixology experts, this is the place to explore your creativity with cocktails! 

We’re always adding new cocktail making classes to our selection, meaning there’s something to offer everyone. Even if you are brand new to this, your teacher will show you easy cocktails to make Discover why our latest 2022 classes are great experiences to get together with friends or co-workers and have fun while learning something new.

1. Cocktail making classes are a great way to embrace your creativity

A man squeezing a lemon in a cocktail making class.

We all have a creative side, and cocktail making classes allow us to express this in a fun new way! Turn off your autopilot and mix things up by adding cocktail making to your list of favourite San Francisco activities. Taking some time out to get experimental with spirits and mixers at one of our classes is a great way to clear your mind and embrace your creativity in an experience that encourages you to get inventive.

You’ll get to choose which brilliant beverage you bring to life, whether you’re a sour drink superfan looking to get fancy with lemon gin or if you want to craft an excellent espresso martini for a much-needed pick me up — you’ll be whipping up drinks like a budding bartender in no time at all. Cocktail making is the perfect opportunity to increase your creative confidence and absorb some new knowledge from one of our friendly mixology professionals.

Whether you choose to go it alone or bring along your partner to shake it up at one of our couples cocktail making classes, you’ll discover a great new creative outlet that will help you express your talents and forget all about your everyday worries. Once you’ve finished your class you’ll feel an increased sense of motivation that will drive you to develop your skills and maybe even stock up a home bar to practice your new mixing abilities

2. Mixology classes will help you connect with the local community

A man learning how to make cocktails.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the SF bay area or you’ve only recently moved to the city, you can never be too connected to your local community — feeling connected is a brilliant way to boost your mood and increase happiness. Busy weeks and remote working mean a lot of us are glued to our screens and we can feel pretty limited in terms of our social network.  Cocktail making classes a great opportunity to mingle with a new group and meet some like-minded others.

Our wonderful mixology classes take away the need for awkward introductions and small talk and instead offer up a creative experience that will have you bonding with others over your shared love of cracking cocktails. Who needs to talk about the weather when you’re mixing up a Moscow mule or decanting a dry martini? The atmosphere and ambience on offer in our classes will let you rest easy knowing there’ll be no awkward silences as you get to know each other. You’ll discover potential new friends along with a whole host of new skills — you could even meet up in the future for some cocktail competitions!

3. Cocktail making could be your new hobby

A man making margaritas.

We’re all guilty of spending way too much time scrolling social media and watching reruns of our favorite shows, which makes finding productive hobbies important. Getting creative with cocktails is one of the top things to do in San Francisco and will help you discover new talents and boost your confidence. You’ll get the chance to put away the phone and turn off the TV as you tune into a mentally stimulating activity in the heart of the city instead.

Don’t worry if this will be your first time stepping behind the bar, cocktail making isn’t just for mixology maestros — it’s a great activity for absolute beginners and is an experience that everyone can enjoy. Learning from a brilliant bartender, you’ll learn how to mix, muddle and pour your way to delicious DIY cocktails — it’s a great way to relieve stress.

During your cocktail class, you’ll develop fresh skills and discover new passions that you can turn to whenever you need a little more time for yourself. Instead of picking up the TV remote, you’ll be heading for your cocktail shaker so you can impress your friends and family with your new mastery of mixology.

4. A cocktail masterclass is a perfect excuse to spend time with family

A bartender teaching a cocktail making class.

Sometimes all you need to cheer you up after a long week is some quality time with your fantastic family, but busy schedules and prior commitments can make it tough to get everyone together in the same room without purpose. Getting your loved ones to take time out with one of our mixology classes is a great chance to learn new skills as a group with an evening of entertainment that everyone can enjoy.

You’ll be able to focus on the big picture and feel your everyday worries fade away as you focus on perfecting your pouring skills. There’s no better way to maintain healthy relationships than spending some quality time together. You don’t have to be a cocktail connoisseur to take part either, it’s a completely beginner-friendly experience that’s suitable for everyone. Whether you’re searching for birthday ideas to treat mom or fun group activities to try out with your siblings, you’ll get the chance to unwind in the company of your gang. 




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