Mai Tai Masterclass

Mai Tai Masterclass with award-winning bartender and local legend Crystal Mendoza

The ultimate masterclass - not just for Mai Tai, but also Tiki aesthetic, rum, and all things bartending. This class is going to change the way you think about home bartending.

Join us for a one-hour exploration of the Mai Tai and its evolution from classic to contemporary. We’ll taste three distinct interpretations, exploring the evolution of the drink, and finishing with a modern reimagining that challenges traditional techniques while preserving the core flavors that define a Mai Tai.

Along the way, we’ll dive into rum with Santa Teresa and Barbancourt, balance, flavor, and a bartender’s perspective on why cocktails evolve. Guests will also get hands-on with a “divorced” Mai Tai tasting, using individual ingredients to experiment with different flavor profiles and discover what their ideal Mai Tai tastes like.

Come explore and rethink one of the world’s most iconic cocktails.
Three bars claim they invented the Mai Tai. 🤔

Crystal Mendoza is an award-winning bartender and hospitality professional currently working with the acclaimed Death & Co. Known for her precision and efficiency behind the bar, Crystal has earned recognition through numerous cocktail competitions and has been featured by Bartender Magazine. Beyond the bar, she is deeply involved in the hospitality community through volunteer work, local education, and teaching cocktail classes. She also works as a consultant for a variety of spirits brands, bringing together her experience behind the bar, passion for education, and commitment to the continued growth of the hospitality industry.

Tickets, more info about this event and our entire Tiki Week: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tiki-week-at-the-wicked-wolf-tickets-1996496217932