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Looking for some interactive fun in Martinborough? Shake things up with one of our Cocktail Classes!
Join Tonic's co-owner and lead bartender, Michael McLane, for an afternoon of shaking, stirring, layering and, of course, tasting some of our favourites from our menu. Michael will guide you through making the drinks and provide tips on choosing and even making your own ingredients while offering up a bit of cocktail history. Shaken or stirred? What's so simple about simple syrup? Who was Count Negroni? And what's so old fashioned about the Old Fashioned anyway? We'll talk about all of this and more all while tantalising those tastebuds with a little mixology.
We offer our introductory cocktail course periodically as well as curated classes, such as the Six Spirits series (see below). These are open to the public, but spots will be limited and booking essential. We can also offer private group classes. We prefer a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 12 people for private class but are happy to discuss your group's needs.
Classes last between 90 and 120 minutes and start at $65pp.
Courses will include a welcome drink and you will be lead through process of making two drinks of your own. In some cases, you will also be able to sample variations of drinks that we will demo so you can see how different techniques affect what happens in the glass. You'll receive some of our delicious snacks to pair up with your drinks as well.
Pricing for private groups will vary and we will discuss options with you when you contact us.
Whether you're holiday in Martinborough and looking a little more interactive bar experience or coming to town on w work do and looking for a perfect ice breaker with colleagues, these glasses are a great way to shake and break the ice.
CLASS OPTIONS
(Upcoming dates listed below. Private groups please contact us to check pricing and availability.)
NEXT CLASS: Saturday 27 September 2-4PM
SIX SPIRITS: This series focuses on each of the six categories of distilled spirits (Gin, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, Whisky and Mezcal) and the roles they play behind the bar and in the glass. Join us for your favourite or take all six.
NEXT CLASS: GIN Sunday 5 October 3-5PM:
Of course we're starting things off with gin! NZ is a gin lover's paradise and we're Martinborough's original gin bar.
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS: So, you're looking for something a little more advanced? We'll play with bitters and shrubs, foams, layering and garnishes. We'll also help you come up with a cocktail of your own.
NEXT CLASS: TBA
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