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Cocktail classes and events – designed to be captivating, creative, and connecting

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Bring everyone together in a memorable way

The Holiday’s are a perfect time for community building. Offering craft cocktail experiences for in person or virtual events.

Choose a hands-on cocktail crafting session or enjoy craft cocktails made by experienced bartenders and served to you and your guests.

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Events for any kind of social celebration — from birthdays to happy hours, and weddings to retirements.

Engaging and connecting events to bring people together in a memorable way!

I have taught virtual classes and conducted events for birthdays, retirements, weddings, friend and family gatherings, baby showers and bride & groom parties.

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Events perfect for adding some spark to your small team's connection or large corporate events

Connect with your colleagues through a shared experience of learning the craft of making cocktails.

I have taught virtual classes and conducted events for office happy hours, welcoming parties for new staffs, corporate events, and have offered demos and quick cocktail lessons to spruce up meetings and seminars.

 

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Let me be the fun in your next fundraiser!

Fundraisers are the joy of my business. Working with humans who are doing a whole lot of good while having fun and raising funds for people, animals, and the environment is an absolute gift.

I have taught cocktail classes for the Boys And Girls club of San Francisco, Girl Scouts, Dress For Success, Parents night for Bay Area schools and other amazing non-profits.

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Open to the public for individual ticket bookings
  1. December 15, 2022 6:30 pm

In this immersive cocktail crafting class, you will learn how to craft two cocktails – and watch a demonstration on a larger format cocktail that you can enjoy over several days, or served at your next holiday event, or gifted to your family and friends.

Cocktails can be made without alcohol!

Menu:
– Chai Spiced Bee’s Knees (alcohol, honey, lemon, chai)
– Pomegranate Cucumber Margarita (alcohol, lime, agave, pomegranate, cucumber)

No previous cocktail crafting experience or fancy bar tools are necessary. You will be presented with many options in the ingredients, alcohol and bar tools that are needed to craft the cocktails. All cocktails can be made without alcohol.

A little about me

Some call me a cocktail evangelist

I call me a human who is passionate about learning, educating and throwing a darn good party. Since 2014, I've taught cocktail history and disciplines to bar staffs and curious people virtually and in-person. I've crafted cocktail menus for bars and conducted cocktail parties for private in-home events, weddings and office happy hours. Recently, I was the bar manager at San Francisco’s Bon Voyage!, and previously worked at Maialino, Barbuto and Dante in NYC.
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What people are saying about my events.

Our team thoroughly enjoyed your class! We are grateful for your time and expertise and providing us with a fun way to connect in these crazy times.

— Larissa - Exabeem, October 2020

OMG!! YOU are incredible!

You are so knowledgeable and charismatic.  I loved it when the person in the chat said they were lost and you addressed them immediately and asked how you could help.  Who does that??

— Lisa - Canine Companions for Independence, August 2020

I have received several notes of gratitude from family members since our cocktail party, everyone thought you were very knowledgeable and entertaining.  Your background as a historian made the class even more interesting.  I was so pleased to spend time with family in a safe way…

— Lisa - Family get together, December 2020

What a surprisingly fun time for a “virtual” event! Drinks were great and Max and I really enjoyed learning your tips and tricks. Favorite surprise: hearing your insights! It’s like we got to sit and talk with THE bartender In spite of the pandemic!

— Shelly - Marymount School, October 2020

Thank you so much for the wonderful class last evening. You were a huge hit with our 1st grade families!

You have such a wonderful presence and style which allowed our families to bond, something that’s been extra challenging lately – so thank you for helping create such a warm and open environment.

— Cynthia - Town School For Boys, September 2020

{Rebecca} Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job at our event last night. I love your engaging style and your ability to roll with EVERYTHING… Everyone who attended last night saw for themselves how knowledgable you are and how fun the cocktail making can be.

— Jane - Canine Companions for Independence, August 2020

[Rebecca] You are just so fun and knowledgeable! The cocktails were DELICIOUS. Lots of us, including myself, made the drinks with our kids for them to enjoy the mocktail version. I appreciate how your passion exudes from you. 

 

— Cherie - Bank of America, July 2021

Thank you!! We had a blast and have received such great feedback across all 3 classes. Thank you for your creativity and partnership.

— Leslie - TPG, October 2020

Rebecca that was so great!  You have no idea how meaningful that was — my family is having a rough week, and this was a great way to break it up.

Love all of your knowledge mixed in with your easy style.

— Heather - Birthday, December 2020

That was great! You were amazing. I loved your energy and creativity. The music was a really nice addition. So thank you so much.

— Meg - Sacred Heart Cathedral Prepitory, April 2021

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When I have houseguests, I make them my favorite c When I have houseguests, I make them my favorite cocktail - the Jungle Bird. This cocktail has it all! Tropical vibes, tartness, a kiss of sweetness and a perfect slightly bitter finish 👌 

Jungle Bird
1.5 oz (3 tbsp) dark rum 
.5 oz (1 tbsp) Campari
.5 oz (1 tbsp) lime juice
1.5 oz (3 tbsp) pineapple juice
.25 oz (.5 - 1 tbsp) simple syrup

Shake with ice
Serve in a glass filled with ice
Garnish with Mint!

*If you don’t have a lot of ice, use your ice to shake with and drink the cocktail without ice. This ensures you get the proper chill and dilution in the cocktail 

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Power Puff Sleeves First cocktail bartending even Power Puff Sleeves

First cocktail bartending event of 2023. Feeling grateful for all the wonderful people and places this business has connected me to. Thank you to everyone who has supported me - near and far ❤️ 

I host cocktail experiences and classes all over the Bay Area. Check out my website for more information- RebeccaPinnell.com 

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Layering cocktails is not as challenging as it may Layering cocktails is not as challenging as it may seem!

The layers happen because of each liquids viscosity. Add your more viscous liquid in the glass first, then pour the other liquids slowly on top of each other - preferably the most viscous to least. 

If you don’t clearly know the viscosity of your liquids, that’s okay! Just pour them into your glass, slowly, over the back of a spoon; they will layer themselves (with or without ice). To change the viscosity of your liquids add sugar or water to thicken or thin out. 

Green Chili & Cucumber Sour 
(with butterfly pea flower infused alcohol - see last post) 

Fill a tall glass half way with ice

Add 
.5 oz @anchoreyes (ancho verde) 
1 oz cucumber juice (or celery juice)
.5 oz agave

Stir aggressively to incorporate ingredients and melt the ice a bit 

Fill glass to the top with ice
Push a straw to the bottom of the glass

Hold spoon over ice in glass and slowly pour 
.75 oz lime juice 
1.5 oz butterfly pea flower infused white rum, blanco tequila or vodka 

Take some photos! 

Mix, and enjoy 🥂 

I teach cocktail classes virtually and in person! Check out my website for more information. - RebeccaPinnell.com 

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