Hands-on Cocktail Class Taught by Expert Chris McMillian
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Named by Imbibe Magazine as one of the 25 most Influential Cocktail Personalities of the last Century, Chris is the stuff bartending legends are made of, Chris and his wife Laura are founders of The Museum of the American Cocktail located in New Orleans, He is recognized as a global expert on the history and evolution of cocktails and American drink. He has presented at the Smithsonian, The American Museum of Natural History, The National Archives, and many other prestigious venues here in the U.S. and around the world. His Youtube series "New Orleans Best Cocktails" has become the gold standard for classic cocktail technique instruction, Inspiring a whole generation of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts. Having spent 30 years studying his craft, he has developed his own method of teaching a unified theory of cocktails and drink making
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
You will join Chris McMillian for a unique hands on immersive experience led by one of the worlds legendary bartenders. Upon arrival you will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and will then be given an overview of the history and evolution of cocktails and American drinks. Chris will teach you to use all necessary bar tools and master classic drink making techniques. You will learn all about the architectures and elements of the basic drink families. You will then apply this knowledge to make and master the classic drink forms. The sling, the sour, and the cocktail. You will personally make at least three cocktails and sample many more as Chris demonstrates many variations on these classic drinks. This class lasts an hour and a half. Light snacks will be provided. At the end of this bespoke experience you will be equipped with a theoretical understanding of cocktail making that will allow you to not just to make classic drinks but also a strong foundation and understanding of how to create your own drinks with confidence. Upon completion of this class you will be given a certificate certifying your status as a cocktail master.
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Hands-on Cocktail Class Taught by Expert Chris McMillian
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
“That was awesome” - Highlight of our trip to New Orleans
Mark H,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My dad and I took a father/son trip to New Orleans. One of our tours canceled about a week before and when searching for a replacement I stumbled upon this cocktail class. It sounded interesting so I took a chance. We did three tours while in New Orleans and this was by far our favorite experience. In my dad’s words “that was awesome”. I had been to some cocktail classes but felt most the times it was more demonstration than really getting hands on. In this class we learned the history of spirits and the fundamentals of classic cocktails then everyone hands on was making drinks. Mixing, shaking, stirring. Using all the cool barware and even learning proper shaking and muddling techniques. We were provided note pads and I have 4 pages of notes including some notations on some interesting books to order. Highly recommend. Also, the class is located about .8 miles from City Park, so in the morning we took the streetcar to city park and walked around the beautiful sculpture garden and grabbed a beignet and coffee from the cafe du monde in the park then walked down to the class. Made for a wonderful day.
Gin old fashion who knew?
Sally D,
May 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time with Chris making cocktails. Learning the simplicity of a cocktail and how to make variations with a simple ratio recipe. Making an old fashion recipe with gin was surprisingly good. We were so glad we chose this experience
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