Mixology Party for Team-Building

Raise a glass to your favorite folks with this hands-on cocktail class in NYC.



3 hours Class size 8 to 36 guests

  $79 - $99 ($99 per guest when you book for 8+ guests, $89/guest for 16+ guests, $79/guest for 20+ guests)

NYC
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Manhattan
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Food & Drink
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Cocktail
Mix cocktails with your team for a fun group activity in NYC! This highly interactive team-building experience kicks off with improv-style bartending and culminates in a mini-mixology competition that encourages creativity, connection, and collaboration. In short, it's a craft cocktail class your nearest and dearest will never forget!
After a brief introduction to the craft of mindful mixology, you'll get to build four (4) Prohibition-era cocktails at a casual but steady pace, learning the basics of bespoke bartending as you go. Master the Martini, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Margarita, and other elegant elixirs as you develop your own personal flair, pairing old-school methodology with modern mixology along the way. The bar is fully stocked with an array of freshly squeezed juices, specialty syrups, botanical bitters, and gourmet garnishes; your seasoned instructor will be floating around to answer questions, swap stories, and offer step-by-step instructions on the fly.
Are you ready to make some meaningful memories with your friends, family, or coworkers? From corporate functions to couples' night, hosting a private mixology party is the perfect way to build community and kickstart your bartending journey.
Cocktail recipes include:
  • Martini
  • Old Fashioned
  • Manhattan
  • Margarita
  • Negroni
  • Daiquiri
  • Bees Knees
  • Sidecar
  • French 75
  • and many more!
Note: Mocktail options are available upon request, at no additional cost.
Event activities:
  • Negroni Station – There are a billion ways to make a Negroni (once you know the secret recipe).
  • Martini Station – After you master my martini station, you’ll know exactly how to make the perfect martini for any occasion.
  • Margarita Station – Mix and match myriad flavors at my magical margarita mixology station.
  • Garnish Station – Learn how to fashion fancy citrus twists and experiment with other gourmet garnishing tricks.
  • Syrup Station – From demerara syrup to ginger syrup, I’ll show you how to harness your sweet tooth.
  • Education Station – Browse my mini-library of bartending literature to spark new ideas and fine-tune your methodology.
  • Photobooth Station – Show off your fanciest concoctions with the perfect lighting, backdrop, and bartending props!
About your venue, House Watch:
House Watch, located at 50 Avenue B in the East Village, has three diversely distinct event spaces to choose from.
  • Ground floor, Firehouse Pub: This cozy, firefighter-themed pub honors the history of House Watch with an array of vintage firefighting equipment, helmets, and photographs lining the walls. The casual, speakeasy-style atmosphere is complemented by a basic menu of classic pub fare and craft beers.
  • Second Floor, Stage Room: As the heartbeat of House Watch, this is where high-energy DJ sets, live performances, and curated party nights set the tone for an electrifying experience. Designed for a hip, young crowd, this space blends underground club culture with modern nightlife energy, featuring a versatile stage setup, dynamic lighting, immersive sound system, and customizable bar space.
  • Third Floor, Cave: Step into the Cave, a mysterious and immersive underground retreat where dim lighting, textured stone walls, and deep house or ambient music create a hypnotic atmosphere. Designed to transport guests away from the bustling streets of the East Village, this space offers a moody, subterranean escape, perfect for late-night lounging, experimental cocktails, and exclusive DJ sets. Glow-lit seating nooks, flickering candlelight, and a curated soundscape make it the ultimate hideaway for those seeking a raw yet sophisticated nightlife experience. Whether you’re sipping on a smoky mezcal cocktail or getting lost in the music, The Cave is where mystery meets indulgence.
Note: When booking, please specify which event space you'd like to use, and we'll do our best to accommodate your first choice.


Knowledge required
This class is beginner-friendly, though if you already know how to use a standard bartending kit, all the better!
 
What you'll get
  • Instruction on how to make a minimum of four (4) classic cocktails, including step-by-step methodology (and personal flair!)
  • An unforgettable introduction to the world of bespoke bartending and mindful mixology.
  • Memories to last a lifetime.
What to bring
A thirst for knowledge!
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity or bachelorette party.

Location

House Watch - 50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

This venue is within walking distance of City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Chambers St, Park Place, Fulton St, World Trade Center, Cortlandt St and WTC Cortlandt subway stations

Mixology Party for Team-Building location
More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

The Artisanal Alchemist
The Artisanal Alchemist

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Simple drinks, complex tastes.
As a lifelong storyteller with over a decade of bespoke bartending under his belt, TJ Fink (ie, @the.artisanal.alchemist) is an extroverted expert at building experiential events from the ground up. He "mixologizes" at private functions all over New York City, venn-diagramming the multiverse of glamorous gourmet food with the miniverse of tasty tonics; he's tended bar for princes, paupers, and everyone in between.
On the artisanal side of things, TJ is intensely passionate about crafting one-of-a-kind cocktails with his own bare hands. From an alchemical angle, he appreciates the increasingly complex chemistry behind these creative concoctions. (Not to mention the twisted histories behind them.) Long-story-long: he’s always learning something new behind the mahogany, and learning new things is his very favorite... well, thing.
When TJ’s not slinging drinks in the five boroughs, he can be found sipping Negronis in his living room and crafting Dr. Seussian poetry inside a tattered moleskin. Every tincture has a tale to tell, after all.
2025-03-21 15:00:00
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