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Rebecca Pinnell's
Cocktail Events

Memorable experiences through craft cocktails

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Full Service Cocktail Experiences

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

All services include delicious alcohol-free options

Available for in-person and virtual events where I teach you how to make cocktails

Options for myself and another trained mixologist to bartend for you and your guests

Services also include consulting on crafting beverages for your bar, restaurant, coffee/tea shop, and business

 

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A Variety of Cocktail Classes

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 all over the Bay Area Before 2020, 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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Alcohol-Free Jungle Bird 2 oz Black Tea with Date Alcohol-Free Jungle Bird 
2 oz Black Tea with Date Molasses
.5 oz Tropical Bitter Citrus Tea
.5 oz Rich Simple Syrup
1.5 oz pineapple juice 
.5 oz lime juice 

Y’all! This recipe worked out better than I thought it could!! For all you alcohol-free drinkers, or those (like me) who are trying to lower their alcohol consumption - this alcohol-free jungle bird really hits the spot!! 

In this recipe I replaced dark rum with black tea and molasses. For the Campari, I made a gentian, coriander, orange, pineapple and red raspberry tea - salted and sweetened. 
There are a few alcohol-free Rum and Campari substitutes out there if you don’t want to make tea. Try Lyre’s dark rum substitute and Martini and Rossi Vibrante. 

Black Date Molasses Tea
2 tbsp oolong tea
2 cups water
2 tbsp date molasses 

Steep tea for 3 minutes
Strain solids from liquid, discard solids
Add molasses
Stir to dissolve

Tropical Bitter Citrus Tea
1/2 tsp dried orange peel
1/8 tsp dried gentian 
2 tsp coriander 
2 tbsp dried pineapple
1 cup water 
1/2 tsp salt 
2 tbsp sugar 
1 tbsp oj
1 1/2 tbsp red raspberry powder
 (For color and sweetness)

Add dried ingredients to mason jar
Muddle to crack open coriander seeds
Cover with 1 cup boiling water
Steep for 2 min
Strain solids from liquid, discard solids
Add sugar, salt, and raspberry powder

Rich Simple 
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water 

Dissolve sugar into hot water 
Cool before using in cocktail 

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Mango Sticky Rice Pu-erh Tea 3 oz Black Pu-erh Tea Mango Sticky Rice Pu-erh Tea
3 oz Black Pu-erh Tea
.75 oz Mango Sticky Rice Syrup

(Optional - add 1 oz dark rum or bourbon)

Mango Sticky Rice Syrup
1/2 cup chopped mango 
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk 
1 1/2 cup water 
1/4 tsp salt

Cover rice and mango with sugar and salt 
Let sit for 1-24 hours
Cook at medium heat - stirring constantly for 2 min
Add 1 cup water
Add sweetened condensed coconut milk
Stir and simmer for 10 min
Add 1/2 cup water
Stir then strain solids from liquid, discard solids 
Store in refrigerator 

I teach people how to make cocktails - virtually and in person. These classes are perfect for birthday parties, office happy hours, family gatherings, fundraisers, etc. Check out my website for more information RebeccaPinnell.com 

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New cocktails will be served at @basksf real soon New cocktails will be served at @basksf real soon ✨ 

It was a pleasure working with Patrick, creating a few low ABV cocktails that will pair well with the Basque food he serves to diners Wednesday-Saturday. 

I work with bars and restaurants on creating innovative, easy-to-recreate cocktails, to serve to their guests. 

Looking for a way to shake up a work meeting, family gathering, bachelorette party, fundraiser? I also teach cocktail classes - virtually and in person.
Check out my website for more information. RebeccaPinnell.com

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