Botanical Mixology

*Paid Event* ($150 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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in-person ⬝ hands-on

Join Tyler Hollinger, Head Mixologist and Co-Owner of FESTIVÁL Café, for an immersive farm-to-bar mixology experience on the Upper East Side.

Known for his sharp eye for atmosphere and botanical cocktail creations, Tyler will guide you through the art of crafting restaurant-quality drinks using fresh herbs, citrus, and seasonal ingredients straight from the farm.

In this hands-on class, you'll kick things off with a welcome cocktail before diving into foundational techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling, while exploring flavor pairing, ingredient layering, and the role of botanicals in modern cocktail design. Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll craft three cocktails while learning how to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness along the way.

Throughout the session, Tyler will share stories behind FESTIVÁL Café while also sharing his unique background in both hospitality and entertainment.

Guests will leave with printed recipe cards, a digital recipe guide, and the skills to recreate all three cocktails at home.

What You'll Learn...

• How to craft three distinct botanical cocktails from start to finish using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• How to properly use herbs, citrus, spices, and aromatics to build layered, balanced flavor profiles
• Core mixology techniques including shaking, stirring, muddling, and proper dilution
• How to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness like a professional bartender
• The fundamentals of “farm-to-bar” cocktail creation and ingredient pairing
• How to garnish and present cocktails with a refined, elevated finish
• Practical recipes and techniques that can be easily recreated at home

On the Menu...

• Lavender French 75
• Spicy Strawberry Palomino
• Signature Espresso Martini

What's Included...

• 2 hour interactive Botanical Mixology Class
• Hands-on instruction crafting 3 cocktails using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• All spirits, botanicals, tools, and glassware provided
• Guided tasting and education on flavor pairing and balance
• Printed recipe cards to take home
• Digital recipe guide sent after class
• A welcome beverage to kick off the experience
• Your handcrafted cocktails to enjoy during the session
• A lively, social atmosphere led by expert instructors