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How to Make Classic Cocktails

  • All levels
  • 21 and older
  • $88
  • 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours

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  • $88
  • The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart @ 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste 107, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 2 hours
  • A non-refundable 10% fee is applied for the operational and administrative costs incurred by TCB.
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What you'll learn in this drink making class:

With the entertaining season upon us, it’s important to have a variety of iconic cocktails in your back pocket for your entertaining needs. With the help of spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, you’ll be slinging classic cocktails for all your friends and family just like the pros.

Christophe will teach you how to set up your home bar with the essential tools and ingredients, the history of cocktails and punches, the differences of liquor and liqueur, and important bar lingo. You'll learn how to mix, shake and stir delicious cocktails so you can create your own creations at home. A light snack will be served during class.

During this hands-on class, each student will prepare:

  • Daiquiri
  • Sazerac
  • Gin Rickey

Skills covered in class:

  • Cocktail components and flavor dynamics
  • Must-have bar ingredients
  • How to set up a bar
  • Jiggering
  • Bar lingo
  • Presentation
  • Garnishes
  • Selecting appropriate glassware

Note: You must be 21 or over to attend this class. Please present valid ID at the time of check-in.

School Notes:
Important:
  • Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.

  • Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.

Refund Policy

A one-week notice is required for cancellation of any class. If you do not cancel by telephone at least 1 week in advance of your scheduled class, we will charge your credit card in full for the class. Please feel free to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend and it is within one week of the class as no refunds will be available. All classes also have a non-refundable, non-transferable 10% fee for the operational and administrative costs incurred by The Chopping Block. This service fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred in the case of any cancellation.

Please note: all virtual class sales are final. All virtual students will receive a recording of the class within 48 hours of the class.

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