What happens at a cocktail masterclass?

A cocktail masterclass is a hands-on experience where a professional bartender teaches you how to make 2–4 classic or signature cocktails. You learn about spirits, mixing techniques, and garnishes — and drink your creations.

How long does a cocktail masterclass last?

Most cocktail masterclasses last 1.5 to 2 hours. They are popular for group events, hen parties, and team-building activities. No experience is needed.

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Cocktail Masterclass in Captain Cook

Captain Cook, Hawaii (Big Island)

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Cocktail Masterclass in Captain Cook is a hands-on mixology session held at a working coffee and macadamia nut farm on the Big Island of Hawaii. Participants learn to craft three tropical cocktails using locally grown ingredients, including Kona coffee liqueur and fresh island fruit. The class is led by a professional bartender and takes place on an open-air lanai overlooking the Kealakekua Bay coastline.

What to expect

Class runs for 90 minutes and includes three full-sized cocktails made by each participant
Each attendee receives a shaker, jigger, and muddler to use during the session and a recipe card to take home
Ingredients include farm-harvested coffee cherry syrup, macadamia nut orgeat, and hand-squeezed lime juice
The instructor demonstrates two classic techniques: dry shaking for egg-white foam and double-straining for crushed ice
Suitable for adults aged 21 and over; groups of up to 12 people share one bar station
The session ends with a guided tasting of the three cocktails alongside a small plate of roasted macadamia nuts