42 Trending Cocktail Class Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Cocktail Class Business

Cocktail classes teach the theory and techniques for creating basic bartender drinks. The mixology classes are ideal for bartenders and individuals who want to master the skill of mixing different flavors to make classic cocktails.

If you are in the catering industry, mixology classes is one of the easiest businesses you can start. If interested, you can begin lessons targeted to people interested in working in the bar and restaurant industry.

Looking for some examples of a cocktail class business?

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1. The Spirits Business

The leading international spirits trade publication; at the forefront of what is happening in the spirits industry.

Website traffic: 500K/month

2. verlocal

We empower local experts to offer activities, classes, events, services, workshops, and handmade products to you. Find a new hobby, or a weekend activity that you can share with your friends and local community.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

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4. Institute of Culinary Education

With locations in NYC & Los Angeles, the Institute of Culinary Education is one of the largest & most diverse culinary schools in the world.

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA
Website traffic: 220K/month

5. Union Kitchen

Union Kitchen is a food business Accelerator. We build CPG brands through our Kitchen, Stores, and Distribution.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

6. The Pantry Seattle

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

7. DEAR IRVING

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

8. Pratt Standard Cocktail Company

Level up your home bar with cocktail syrups inspired by pre-prohibition ingredients. Woman-owned and based in Washington, DC. Sign up for a virtual cocktail class and raise your standard.

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

9. Moonshine University

Moonshine University is the #1 distilling school in the nation. We offer a variety of distilling classes and certifications to get you started.

Where they're located: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10. Mixology

NEW VIRTUAL CLASSES AVAILABLE! We offer cocktail-based services including mobile cocktail bar hires, cocktail making classes and a shop for mixology products.

11. The Cocktail Club

Stylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.

12. Stir Cooking School

Where they're located: Denver, Colorado, USA

13. Bittercube

Bittercube Slow Crafted Cocktail Bitters - Cherry Bark Vanilla, Jamaican No 1 (Ginger) & No 2 (Grapefruit), Blackstrap, Bolivar, Chipotle Cacao, Root Beer, T...

Where they're located: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

14. The Cocktail Camp

San Francisco's boutique bartender-certification program. A more refined and modern approach to the art of bartending. Held in a real bar & tasting top-shelf spirits.

Where they're located: San Jose, California, USA

15. Vena's Fizzhouse

Vena's Fizz House is a craft soda and cocktail bar located in Portland, Maine. Find 250+ types of bitters, tonics, shrubs and barware in our retail shop

Where they're located: Portland, Oregon, USA

16. Parlour Bar

Where they're located: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

17. The Secret Cocktail

Looking to start a CNA training program? Let our team of seasoned professionals at The Secret Cocktail guide you through. Contact us for more details.

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Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

19. Liquor Lab

Liquor Lab is a hands-on, interactive craft beer, wine, spirits and cocktail event space where guests can experience custom beverages like never before.

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

20. Bittersweet Raleigh

21. The Natural Mixologist

The Natural Mixologist creates custom cocktails for your brand, bar, catering, event & hosts mixology classes & molecular mixology: Organic & Gluten-Free LA

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

22. Cure Cocktail

Cure Cocktail is family owned bar in Capitol Hill proudly serving fine meats, artisinal cheeses and handcrafted cocktails since 2011.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

23. LIQUID LAB NYC

Where they're located: Manhattan Community Board 1, New York, USA

24. UnderTow Phoenix

Where they're located: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

25. unknown

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

26. Canvas and Cocktails

Where they're located: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

27. ABC Bartending School

ABC Bartending School - 2 week bartending course & job placement assistance, locations in Charlotte NC - New Orleans - Birmingham - Raleigh - Fayetteville - Wilmington - Asheville - Baton Rouge - Greensboro - Little Rock AR - Memphis TN - Shreveport LA - Charleston SC - Greenville SC - 1-888-472-2824

Where they're located: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

28. ElixirSF

Elixir is the second oldest continually operating saloon location in San Francisco. Our mission is to serve the neighborhood and the city as a communal gathering place, 365 days a year, while preserving and promoting history, operating as a Certified Green Business, and providing opportunities to support charitie

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

29. Speakeasy in San Diego's Gaslamp

Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA

30. The Cocktail Guru

The Cocktail Guru brings people together for memorable moments with satisfying beverages. Wherever you are in the country, our team of talented mixologists can lavish you with their wisdom and artistry of all things alcohol.

Where they're located: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

31. Cocktail A

Cocktail Academy is an experiential cocktail catering company in Los Angeles, serving artistic, personalized mixology experiences through events, cocktail kits, and brand partnerships.

Where they're located: Los Angeles, California, USA

32. Polite Provisions

Where they're located: San Diego, California, USA

33. Cocktail Culture Co. – The Art & Craft of Mixology

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

34. Wisdom

Where they're located: Washington D.C., Washington, D.C., USA

35. Mobile Cocktail Bar

36. Aqua Vitae Institute

Aqua Vitae Institute is a licensed bartending school that centers itself around teaching the joy of alcohol.

Where they're located: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

37. Intoxicology

Our mission is to share our passion for the craft of cocktails and help you curate a quality selection of spirits, bitters or shrubs while browsing our extensive collection of barware, books and vintage glassware. Sign up for one of our monthly cocktail classes or host your own custom tastings and specialized classes.

Where they're located: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

38. The Etiquette Institute of Washington

Fine Dining and Business Etiquette Training for Adults, Manners Lessons for Children, Serving Washington D.C. Maryland and Virginia.

39. unknown

Raleigh's Bartending School New Bartending Jobs Weekly! Bartending School is a constructive, low investment / high return and accelerated way to achieve a high-income career as a Bartender.

Where they're located: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

40. The Beverage Academy

Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA

41. Hot Stove Society

Where they're located: Seattle, Washington, USA

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