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Hop behind the bar and learn how to shake delicious drinks like a pro at cocktail making classes in Melbourne. Guided by an experienced local mixologist, you’ll discover how to get creative with different spirits, flavours and techniques to make easy cocktail recipes that look and taste amazing.
If you’ve ever had the luck of enjoying a truly well-made cocktail, you’ve probably also had the thought, "I wish I could do that myself!" Well, you can exactly do that at a cocktail making class in Melbourne! Imagine being able to whip up the perfect cocktail for dinner parties, intimate get-togethers or to impress your colleagues at an after-work team building cocktail experience.
Or have a cocktail loving friend who has plenty of passion for mixology but is lacking in skills? Cocktail classes in Melbourne make fabulous experience gifts for those wanting to make their own cocktails in a friendly and supportive environment. Whatever it is, cocktail making is such a fun and handy skill to have up your sleeve for yourself or to impress your friends and family!
Top 5 Best Cocktail Classes in Melbourne
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Cocktail Making Class with Mr Chambers
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Cocktail Making Class with Polly Bar
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Cocktail Making Class with a Native Australian Twist with Cocktaoo Cocktails
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Premium Cocktail Masterclass with Pineapple Jam
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Cocktail Making Class with Roxy's Events
Cocktail making for beginners
Making a great cocktail is more than simply swishing around a hodge-podge of ingredients or throwing a couple of ice cubes in a fancy glass. If you’ve ever tried (and failed) to make a tasty cocktail, don’t worry - you’re not alone.
If you don’t believe us, just consider some of the things that a certified mixologist must learn before being able to call themselves a true expert:
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Mastery of the balance of weak, strong, sour and sweet elements in the cocktail
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When to stir, shake, muddle, strain, or double-strain
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How to work with egg whites and other delicate ingredients
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The proper use of organic, fresh ingredients
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When to use crushed, cubed, or carefully shaped ice
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Working knowledge of hundreds of different alcohol types and brands
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An understanding of the history of specific cocktails
If any of this sounds interesting to you, you’ll really enjoy taking a cocktail class in Melbourne. Local mixologists are always excited to talk about their passions and get you shaking and stirring just like them. Check out some of these options and start making your own cocktails thanks to these exciting Melbourne activities!
Enjoy a cocktail experience with your group
If you're looking for fun team building activities at a chic Melbourne bar, look no further than Mr Chambers. Your team will have some fun mixing, muddling and shaking while they enjoy the ambience of the bar.
In this hands-on cocktail masterclass in Melbourne, you’ll learn how to make three cocktails including an espresso martini or a classic margarita as you connect with your colleagues. Have a birthday party or hens night coming up? These private cocktail making classes also make fabulous birthday gifts and classy hens party ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy. Simply head over to Mr Chambers where your ingredients and class will be arranged for you and get ready to start shaking!
Make cocktails on the go with these mobile classes
The perfect choice for large corporate team building events, Kubarz run cocktail making classes all over Australia and their mixologists can show you how to make everything from an espresso martini to a margarita. You'll also get personalised menus and mixing notes on the day.
At the end of your class, you’ll even take part in a fun, cocktail competition, where each smaller team will design, create, make and name their own delicious cocktail creation - to be judged by your mixology teacher.
Create DIY cocktails with a native Australian twist
Refreshing Australian native cocktails accompanied by a signature drink on arrival — what more could you want? Join Cockatoo Cocktails in Prahran for happy hour and learn how to make three cocktails to add to your summer rotation.
Guided by a master mixologist, you’ll discover more about these Australian native ingredients and how to transform them into amazingly delicious drinks! If you are looking for fun things to do in Melbourne, you can’t miss out on this unique cocktail experience!
Shake premium drinks at this hands-on mixology class
Learn cocktail making skills that will make you popular at any event with the expert mixologists at Pineapple Jam. Held at their funky and unique Mordialloc venue, head mixologist and flair bartender, Clinton, will show you how the shake, stir, muddle and decorate delicious DIY cocktails like a pro. Ready to master a tasty Espresso Martini or a sweet Daiquiri? Get behind the bar and make classic cocktails or fun and fruity signature drinks with this cocktail experience in Melbourne.
Looking for the ultimate team building activities that combine fun and flair with the more serious sides of cocktail making? Shake together a storm with your colleagues at Pineapple Jam’s seriously cool venue and perfect your recipe for team bonding with these passionate mixologists!
Discover why cocktail making is a favourite for team building activities in Melbourne.
What materials do you need to prepare for these cocktail making courses?
At a cocktail making course in Melbourne, you’ll be provided with all the materials that you need to make an amazing drink. That said, if you’re super excited to translate that knowledge into your own kitchen, here are a few items that you’ll want to introduce to your cooking supplies:
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Ice tray or mould
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Mixing glass
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Shaker
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Hawthorne strainer
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Bar spoon
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Juice press
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Muddler or pestle
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Measuring jigger
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Alcohol of your choice
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High-quality fresh fruits of your choice
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Raw sugar
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Bitters
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A range of glasses
With these supplies, you’ll look like a certified pro in no time!
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