Cocktail making workshop in Paris – Learn from professionals
Join a cocktail making workshop in Paris. Learn from expert bartenders, make 3 cocktails, and bring new skills home. Small group, 2h class, €65.
Join a cocktail making workshop in Paris and learn the basics of mixology in a relaxed and welcoming bar in the 2nd arrondissement. Just steps away from the Musée Grévin, this experience takes place in a small group with a professional bartender. Whether you’re curious about ingredients, techniques, or cocktail history, you will get hands-on practice behind the bar.
During this 2-hour session, you will create three different cocktails using professional tools and quality ingredients. The session is designed to be practical and accessible, even for beginners. With clear explanations and personal guidance, you’ll understand the key elements of cocktail preparation and how to reproduce your favourite drinks at home.
Learn to make cocktails in Paris while enjoying an authentic bar atmosphere. The experience combines theory and practice, with a strong focus on learning simple, effective techniques. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, improve your skills, and enjoy quality time around drinks made by your own hands.
Where and When
Location
The cocktail workshop is held in a cosy bar located in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement, near Grands Boulevards metro station. The address is close to cultural landmarks, making it easy to combine with other activities. The venue provides a relaxed setting, ideal for learning and sharing.
Dates and times
Workshops are organised once a month on weekends, from 17:00 to 19:00. Each session lasts 2 hours and welcomes a maximum of 12 participants to ensure a personalised learning experience. Workshops can also be organized when you if you privatize the workshop.
The experience
Introduction to cocktail basics
The workshop starts with a short introduction to mixology. The bartender explains the different cocktail families, the role of spirits, syrups, and garnishes, and how to use professional tools. You’ll learn about balance, proportions, and the structure behind well-made drinks.
Hands-on practice
You will then go behind the bar to prepare three cocktails. Each participant works step by step with guidance. The bartender demonstrates each recipe, and you replicate it using your own shaker and bar tools. You’ll also learn how to garnish and serve each drink correctly.
Workshop themes
The content may vary depending on the session. Several themes are offered throughout the year:
- Introduction to mixology: Understand the fundamentals and prepare simple, balanced cocktails with accessible ingredients.
- The four main spirits: Explore the specific characteristics of gin, vodka, rum, and tequila, and how they blend with other ingredients.
- World tour of cocktails: Taste and prepare drinks from South America, the United States, Europe, and Asia, using spirits such as pisco, bourbon, cognac, vermouth, and sake.
Each workshop includes a tasting phase, where you sample your own creations and exchange tips with the group.
Benefits of the experience
Joining a cocktail making workshop in Paris offers practical value and social interaction. You get a hands-on introduction to bar techniques that you can apply at home, without requiring special equipment.
You also gain confidence in mixing drinks and understanding ingredients. The workshop allows you to experiment safely under professional guidance. You’ll return home with new practical skills, ready to prepare cocktails for friends and family.
The small group size ensures individual attention. The relaxed setting makes it easy to ask questions and engage with others. It’s a simple and useful way to learn something new while spending a good moment in the heart of Paris.
Conditions and restrictions
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Workshop duration: 2 hours
- Maximum group size: 12 people or fully privatized for you.
- Location: Paris 2nd arrondissement
- Time: 17:00–19:00
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