This holiday mixology class brings festive team building cocktail making to the San Francisco Bay Area: guests start with a welcome holiday cocktail, then step up to their own bar station to craft two seasonal cocktails with a skilled bartender guiding every pour.
The class runs 1.5 hours and is priced at $155 per guest for groups of 1 to 10. It is hosted at the owner's modern Eastern European restaurant and bar near Nob Hill, and every guest gets an individual bar station and all the tools needed to make their drinks.
What's Included
- A welcome holiday cocktail to set the tone
- Hands-on instruction to craft two festive cocktails
- An individual bar station for every guest
- All bar tools needed to make your cocktails
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This holiday mixology class brings festive team building cocktail making to the San Francisco Bay Area: guests start with a welcome holiday cocktail, then step up to their own bar station to craft two seasonal cocktails with a skilled bartender guiding every pour.
The class runs 1.5 hours and is priced at $155 per guest for groups of 1 to 10. It is hosted at the owner's modern Eastern European restaurant and bar near Nob Hill, and every guest gets an individual bar station and all the tools needed to make their drinks.
What's Included
- A welcome holiday cocktail to set the tone
- Hands-on instruction to craft two festive cocktails
- An individual bar station for every guest
- All bar tools needed to make your cocktails
- Bartending techniques and festive recipes to use at home
What You Will Learn
The session covers the art of cocktail creation the way it is taught behind a professional bar. You learn how to balance flavors so a drink tastes bright rather than too sweet or too strong, how to measure and build with confidence, and how to nail the presentation so each cocktail looks as good as it tastes. By the end you have new techniques, festive recipes and the confidence to impress at your next holiday gathering.
The class is as playful as it is informative. Cocktail enthusiasts pick up refinements, while budding mixologists with no skills or prior knowledge can follow every step from the first shake to the final garnish.
Why Teams Book It
Working at side-by-side bar stations turns a seasonal outing into a shared, hands-on challenge, and the conversation flows as easily as the drinks. With room for up to 10 guests, the class suits team building activities for small groups, from a department celebrating the end of the year to a group of friends planning a night out.
It also answers the question of what to do for holiday team building activities that people actually look forward to. Instead of another dinner, everyone leaves with a skill they can show off at home, which makes it one of the more memorable team building holiday party ideas for the season.
What Guests Say
Guests at this host's other mixology classes describe engaging, knowledgeable instructors, a lot of fun learning the history of cocktails and delicious drinks. One corporate organizer noted that the event had become a highlight for their team for the third time, with a fun session for everyone and organizers who were easy to work with.
About the Host
The class is run by a queer- and woman-owned San Francisco beverage company specializing in full service bar catering, mixology classes and bar consulting. Its owner comes from a strong craft cocktail background, having worked in high end bars and restaurants in New York and San Francisco, and teaching the fundamental techniques and theories of mixology is at the heart of the business.
Recent consulting work includes developing craft cocktail programs for a university, for a leading importer and distiller in San Francisco and for an amaro-based cocktail program at a San Francisco restaurant. You can also taste the owner's creations at her restaurant, where this class takes place.
How the Session Runs
- Arrive and enjoy a welcome holiday cocktail
- Meet your bartender and get set up at your own station
- Learn to balance, measure and mix the first festive cocktail
- Craft a second cocktail and practice your presentation
- Head home with new techniques and holiday recipes
Good to Know
- No skills or knowledge are required, just bring your festive selves
- The class also makes a unique gift idea, a fun date night or a festive night out with friends
- The class takes place near Nob Hill in San Francisco
- Street parking is available nearby, with a garage one block away
- Groups of 1 to 10 guests at $155 per guest
Plan Your 2026 Holiday Celebration
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. With per-guest pricing, every tool provided and a welcome cocktail waiting, this is an easy way to plan christmas team building that spreads holiday cheer one sip at a time.
