To unwind after this hectic back-to-school season, why not play bartender for a few hours and learn how to make your very own cocktail? Our editorial team has picked out three mixology workshops in Paris that will help you impress your next date. On the menu: colorful potions, Mexican-inspired flavors and even alcohol-free creations. Everything you need to learn how to handle a shaker and uncover all the secrets of a great cocktail!
The most advanced
In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, it’s time to learn the basics of mixology before showing off your newfound skills to your friends. This 2.5-hour workshop introduces you to the main principles of mixology and the essential techniques for creating a cocktail worthy of a true luxury hotel bar. Measuring ingredients, balancing flavors, using a shaker and presentation: you’ll learn all the right moves before putting them into practice. It’s your chance to create your own beautifully colored cocktails that are sure to impress. The perfect introduction for anyone dreaming of recreating Paris’s best cocktail creations at home.
€80 – Book now! https://c3po.link/Q9N7ZujjNM
The most caliente
How about jetting off to Mexico? Arturo offers an introduction to Mexican mixology: during this 2-hour workshop, you’ll discover the history of Mexican cocktails and spirits, as well as the ingredients that give them their distinctive richness. After a few tastings, this shaker ace explains the basics of balancing flavors, including the role of acids and sugars in a cocktail. Then it’s time to get hands-on: you’ll make your first drink following the bartender’s advice, before letting your creativity run wild and creating a second one to suit your tastes. Finger food is also provided to accompany the tastings. A fun, sociable experience that feels like a little journey abroad, where you can learn how to make your own cocktails while discovering exotic flavors.
€59 – Book now! https://c3po.link/QuPyFD25P4
The most alcohol-free
Alcohol-free drinks are becoming increasingly popular in the world of mixology, and the most notable bars now all offer ever more creative mocktails. During this 2-hour workshop, Baptiste and Marilou introduce you to the art of cocktail-making in a 0% ABV version. You’ll start by tasting different non-alcoholic spirits to learn how to recognize their aromatic profiles, before exploring a range of syrups, infusions, citrus fruits and alcohol-free bitters. Then comes the technical part: shakers, jiggers, bar spoons and strainers will soon hold no secrets for you! Guided step by step, you’ll then create two mocktails while working on flavor balance, dilution and presentation. You’ll even leave with a personalized measuring glass so you can recreate your cocktails at home.
€125 for two – Book now! https://c3po.link/QfkDedTuf7 https://c3po.link/QbQEAMmMU7
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