Private Tour

Mix it Like a Lankan in Unawatuna

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This interactive/hands-on experience will teach you how to bring classical Sri Lankan flavours into everyday cocktail making.

Sri Lanka offers some of the best fresh fruits, spices and herbs in the world, and this experience will showcase more than a few of them giving you a truly Sri Lankan mixology experience.

Learn about locally distilled spirits and about Sri Lanka's rich history when it comes to mixing drinks.

An experience that will leave you a bit tipsy and with a fresh look on Lankan inspired cocktails.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

An immersive (and boozy) mixology experience showcasing the versatility of local Sri Lankan flavours and how they can be used to create world-class cocktails. Now in the south of Sri Lanka! You will be guided through the creation of four stunning signature drinks, presented by a home-grown, internationally experienced mixologist. Whilst learning how to mix each classic 'like a Lankan', we'll take a brief walk though the rich history of cocktail-making and explore what makes a great cocktail. This experience will focus on showcasing the abundance of Sri Lankan natural produce, and show how you can bring these flavours from your backyard into a world class cocktail bar (or just impress your friends at home). Experience includes *2 hours of one-on-one with a pro mixologist *Tasting of four signature cocktails *Learning about syrups, infusions and mixers *Amazing vibes at one of the south's coolest cocktail bars

Sample Menu

starter

Sparkling Lankan

A delightful concoction of hibiscus flowers and curry leaves paired with sparkling wine to get the evening started.

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Chai old fashioned.

A tasty local twist on the king of classics. Ginger and tea come together to compliment the arrack and bitters in perfect balance.

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Watermelon curry cooler.

Watermelon and curry leaf make the perfect combination for this tall drink featuring local gin.

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Kopi kade story

Translated as coffee shop story, This drink showcases two of Sri Lanka's favorite ingredients, Coffee and Kithul treacle.

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Lankan Sour

A perfect mix of Arrack and Local citrus, with kithul treacle and bitters. silky smooth and a perfect end to an evening.

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Options

Mix it Like a Lankan in Unawatuna

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mixology Masterclass with Ash the #DrunkenLankan
Radeeni,,Dec 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Was booked a Mixology Masterclass (off the Silver Aisle website) with the #DrunkenLankan mix-master himself, which I attended with a fellow bevvy lover. True to title, Ash showed up sloshed, which only enhanced the entertainment factor of the evening. Each cocktail was brilliant and wonderfully flavourful — the mixologist also talked us through recipes, unique ingredients, specific techniques, and historical facts which made for an interesting and engaging session. Seeing as the theme of this experience was ‘Mix it like a Lankan’, every cocktail was based on local spirits from arrack, to gin, to vodka. I was particularly impressed by the twist on typically ‘whisky’ based drinks, i.e. the Arrack Old Fashioned and the Arrack Sour. A fave of mine was the classic Espresso Martini, and the one he mixed for us was delicious! There was also a delightful ‘Watermelon Curry Leaf Cooler’ which combined gin and ginger in a manner I didn’t know could be so good. It’s worth mentioning that although I’m not a fan of passionfruit personally, the welcome drink (which was a surprising mix of prosecco and passionfruit) somehow managed to convert this unbeliever. The hours flew by, which is why we didn’t get the chance to make our own cocktails – this was our only regret (however, fret not as this is generally included!). Tip: Try and tie down an early date because this guy tends to get very busy… Once he makes it happen, it’s super fun!
Worth it!
CjNair,,Jul 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ash, to be sure, knows his cocktail mixing inside and out, but that you can experience any Friday night at Uncles. No, what you get for your buck here is his time, attention and genuinely infectious company. As he regales you with the history of cocktail mixing, a tale of the man who invented ice (yes, really) or simply a little peak behind the curtain into his own life, there's genuinely not a dull moment. And through this he weaves in the actual lessons on the building blocks of cocktail mixing, which by night's end good luck remembering! But what you certainly won't forget is the experience as a whole, one you'd be smart to put aside an evening for, to let loose and learn something while you're at it.
The perfect evening in Colombo!
mariemS120MM,,Jun 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This mixology experience was the perfect thing to on our last night in Colombo. We got to try the BEST cocktails, learnt a little more about Sri Lankan culture and had loads of fun whilst doing it. Ash was super friendly & knowledgable and personalised the experience for me and my friends. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try something different, and have a good laugh at the same time :)
Cocktail Genius!
Daydream25980783531,,May 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such an amazing experience sampling Ash's cocktails! They were all so unique and delicious and he has a really fun personality. I especially appreciated that he shared the history of cocktail making too, super informative!
Amazing drinks
U4179MPyvettem,,May 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cocktail mixing course was amazing! Ash was a dream! Highly recommended for anyone who visits Colombo.
Friends and cocktails !
rushankar2021,,May 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wanted to try this experience with a friend and it was the best idea! We enjoyed a lovely variety of cocktails which were some of the best cocktails I've had in Colombo. Ash was a great conversationalist and we learnt so much about the history of the cocktail, ingredients, preparation methods and so much more. It was great fun and would be ideal for a date night too!
Great date night experience!
gea 31785,,Apr 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved the alternative date night experience with an experienced bartender who took us through the fundamentals of cocktails and also gave us some amazing drinks! Loved the location, food and honestly the drinks are so good the class was just a bonus! In a city where date nights can be limited to food, drinks or movies, this was a welcome interactive experience! Highly recommend it!!
Drunken Lankan slaps 🥂
tharindid2022,,Jan 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ash was very passionate and informative. We had a wonderful time. The cocktails were unique and thought provoking. We were quite tipsy by the end of it. Recommend getting some tapas along with this experience
Epic cocktail experience
lawless2018,,Dec 10, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ash is amazing! We had the mix it like a Lankan experience in PST and each cocktail was better than the previous! Ash also knows his sh*t, we learnt so much about the history of cocktails, ingredients, spirits, the lot.highly recommend this experience if you want to get drunk with good cocktails and a fun bar tender!
Amazing! A must try if you love cocktails.
Nilushka P,,Nov 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a fun night! Ash has curated a wonderful experience and helps us understand the basics of making cocktails with a Sri Lankan twist! We finished the night, very happy and inspired to make our own as well! Would love to do it again!