In-Person Mixology Classes

With an Award-Winning Bartender

We bring all the stuff.

You have all the fun.

Tired of the same old boring team-building activities or predictable parties? Want to create an unforgettable experience that will have everyone talking?

Sunshine Consulting's Cocktail Classes are the perfect way to inject some fun, laughter, and delicious drinks into your next gathering!

Here's what you can expect:

  • A 90-minute hands-on adventure: Learn professional bartending techniques and craft amazing cocktails (and mocktails!) you can recreate at home.

  • More than just mixing drinks: We'll entertain you with humor, music, fascinating cocktail history, and fun facts – all while you sip and savor incredible flavors.

  • A sensory explosion: Imagine the aromas of fresh basil and mint, the tang of lime, the sparkle of bubbles, the sweetness of tropical fruits... your senses are in for a treat!

  • Bonding and laughter: Shake, stir, and laugh your way to stronger connections with friends, family, or colleagues.

  • Personalized to you: Choose your preferred spirit (vodka, gin, rum, bourbon), and we'll tailor the class to your theme – from birthday bashes and bachelorette parties to corporate team-building and holiday gatherings.

Pricing.

Classes are $54 per person.

Class Minimums:
$499 Sunday-Wednesday.
$599 Thursday-Saturday:

Cocktail Kits are also available. Everyone keeps their bar tools—$109 per person.

Large Group Discounts Available. Please Inquire.

Due to Minnesota liquor laws, alcohol cost can not be charged by us. However, for a nominal fee, we can arrange everything!

We'll arrange the order with Haskell's Wine Co for you (who offers a 10% discount). You pay them, we'll pick everything up and deliver it. Simple as that!

CLASS STRUCTURE

Every In-Person Cocktail class has a story structure and a historical arc that explains the “how’s” and “why’s” of at-home cocktail making.

The 90-minute experience has four main sections.

In-Person Cocktail Class Overview:

  1. Tasting. We will learn the science behind tasting and how to implement it.

  2. Old Fashioned’s. We make an “Old Fashioned” style cocktail. Think Old Fashioned, Sazerac, or Wisconsin Old Fashioneds!

  3. The Sour. We make cocktails using spirits, syrups, citrus, and egg whites (optional). We cover proper techniques of shaking and making! Think Margaritas, Gimlets, Clover Clubs, Whiskey Sours, or a Pisco Sour!

  4. The Collins. We will make refreshing and bubbly cocktails. Think Mojito, Paloma, Moscow Mule, or French 75s!

Throughout the class, Dr. Sunshine will demonstrate everything and answer everyone’s questions. Do you have a specific cocktail or theme in mind? No problemo, reach out and we will make it happen!

When class is over, the participants will have made three different styles of cocktails, learned something about the other participants, and be able to make unique craft cocktails at home.

What are the damages? Three cocktails at most cocktail bars are at least $45 plus tax and tip. Not with Sunshine Consulting!

In-person Cocktail Classes start at $54 per person. Dr. Sunshine shows up with everything your group needs except the alcohol. Need him to bring it? We can do that too, for a small added cost. Large group discounts are available - please inquire.

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    “What an amazing experience! Jon (Dr. Sunshine) conducted a cocktail class for a group of 25 people, and everyone had a great
    time. He is a very engaging, knowledgeable and effective teacher. We learned the basics of cocktail-making, and everyone felt comfortable that they could make the cocktails at home. All the cocktails were also available as non-alcoholic mocktails, which was appreciated by many attendees. I would definitely recommend attending a class by Dr. Sunshine!”

    Markus - Twin Cities Swiss-American Association

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    “Jon (Dr. Sunshine) was fantastic! We had 15 people with various experience for a private mixology class, and Jon kept everyone engaged and involved. He was very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts. We are planning another session this holiday season. Would highly, highly recommend Dr. Sunshine.”

    Mary - Minnesota

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    “Highly recommend!! We booked a cocktail class for a 40th birthday party, and everyone had an absolute blast! Dr. Sunshine was extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, and made the class engaging and fun for everyone. Above and beyond expectations!”

    Kara - Birthday Party

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    “We hired Dr. Sunshine to lead 40 people through one of his cocktail classes for our nonprofit's fundraiser. From the event planning perspective, Jon and his team were incredibly attentive, organized, detail-oriented, and well-prepared. He also brought a sense of humor, fun, openness, respect and incredible expertise in all of his interactions with our patrons. Our organization cannot recommend Dr. Sunshine highly enough! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would - hire him for events of any size and scale and you won't be disappointed.”

    — Joanna, Founder: Alternative Motion Project

book your in-person experience here

Have question before booking? Inquire Here

Learn more about our In-Person Cocktail Classes. Watch Sunshine Consulting’s founder, professional bartender, Jon Robinson, give you an overview and show you videos and pictures of previous events.

IN-PERSON COCKTAIL CLASS INQUIRY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We will provide the following:

    1. Compostable drinkware for each cocktail.

    2. Syrups and elixirs for each cocktail.

    3. Ice.

    4. Garnishes for the cocktials.

    5. Bar tools including: Shaker, strainer, bar spoon, tweezers, cocktail jigger, and a spill mat.

    6. Optional black disposable tablecloth.

    7. Optional tables that fit up to 24 people.

    8. Certificate of completion with the recipes of the cocktails we make and learn about.

    9. A super-fun, entertaining, professional, highly educated, and insured bartender.

    10. Music and a speaker for the event.

    11. We can bring spirits to the class for a $99 delivery charge plus the cost of spirits. You will be given this option when registering for your experience.

  • Dr. Sunshine will show up with all the necessary items for you and your group to make 3 cocktails together.

    You will need to provide the alcohol unless you have arranged for Dr. Sunshine to bring it along.

    The class includes history, science, trivia, entertainment, and - of course - cocktail-making.

    Every class is tailored with information geared toward the questions being asked by the participants.

    This is a 100% 5-Star rated class that your participants will be raving about for years to come.

    It will be WAY MORE FUN than everyone expects. You are hiring THE BEST cocktail experience company in the Twin Cities. Check our reviews if you have any doubts.

  • Click “Reserve My Date” above.

    Once you’ve selected your time zone, a calendar will appear. Choose your date and time.

    Next, the payment option will come up: pay with your credit card or Pay Pal. You may change your date or time in the future for free. You are required to pay the minimum to ensure your date and time.

    Feel free to contact us with any questions. The balance is due the day after your event.

  • You will only need to provide the spirits for each person.

    Dr. Sunshine recommends 6 oz of Spirit per person.

    Recommended Spirits are Bourbon, Rye, Cognac, and Gin.

    All spirits - Tequila, Mezcal, Rum, Brandy, Scotch or Irish whiskey will work great too.

    Please avoid artificially flavored spirits like Captain Morgan, Fireball, Flavored Vodka unless specifically instructed.

  • Yes, all classes have non-alcoholic options for every cocktail we make.

    Non-alcoholic spirits such as Lyre’s and Seedlip work great.

    Unsweetened and oversteeped tea are great substitutes as well.

    All non-alcoholic participants will be involved in class 100% of the time.

    Classes can be entirely non-alcoholic as well.

  • Yes. Dr. Sunshine can shorten the length of the experience to accommodate your timing needs. This will not affect the price.

  • No problemo. Dr. Sunshine can bill you after class for the additional participants. If you are doing an In-Person Event, we will do our best to accommodate your extra guests. The per-person rate will not change.

  • Throughout class Dr. Sunshine asks random participants questions regarding their flavor preferences, favorite cocktails, and ends each section with an opening for questions regarding the topic discussed. “What did you like about your Old Fashioned?”

    This highly interactive experience is done more in a conversational format than lecturing.

  • Your team should expect to interact as much as they would like. If participants want to “sit back and watch the show,” that’s no problem, Dr. Sunshine will not engage with them. If your participants want to ask lots of questions and talk about different subjects, Dr. Sunshine will happily accommodate and incorporate those topics into his presentation. Dr. Sunshine aims to have participation and conversation flowing throughout the class.

  • As much as they are comfortable with. Dr. Sunshine engages with the group throughout class. This is an interactive cocktail making experience.

  • Yes. The host is live for 100% of the class. There are no recordings or videos. Everything is conducted in real time.

  • Cocktail, spirit, and flavor preferences are different for almost everyone. The beverages you consume and the flavors you prefer speak volumes regarding your upbringing, culture, and history.

    Team members will learn about different cultures, family histories, and geographic locations of their co-workers through discussions over cocktails and spirits - all led by Dr. Sunshine.

  • This is primarily a fun experience. Yes, we will make cocktails, learn about cocktail history, and become friends. But we will most of all have fun together.

    You can expect to be wowed throughout the class. The unexpected WILL happen. Your participants will genuinely be amazed at how much fun they have.

    Unique flavors, fun cocktails, team-building, and great conversations will all be present in this experience.

  • In-person classes are $54 per person with a $599 minimum.

    If your group has 10 people or more, the price will be over the minimum charge.

    A 10% office fee is applied to all events.

    Travel outside of 40 miles round trip is $2 per mile.

    For Example:

    An 8-person group will incur the daily minimum charge. However,

    A 15-person class is approximately $959. $299 is due at booking, and $660.85 is due the day after your event.