Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop in Barbados: Make 2 Cocktails
Rum tasting, cocktail making, and the history of Mount Gay in one morning
The Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop in Barbados pairs a guided tasting of four rums with hands-on cocktail making, where you craft two signature drinks under a mixologist's instruction. The experience opens with complimentary rum punch and a walk through the Legacy Museum, then moves to the bar for the class itself, and closes with time to shop for island-exclusive bottles. Adults only, three hours total, with a live English-speaking Brand Host leading throughout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rum tasting and cocktail workshop
- Arrive at Mount Gay Visitor Centre
- Enjoy complimentary rum punch
- Explore the Legacy Museum
- Participate in rum tasting experience
- Join cocktail making session with mixologists
- Compete in cocktail making contest
- Visit gift shop for rum and souvenirs
- Optional finger foods or lunch at Live Grill
What’s included
- Complimentary rum punch.
- guided tasting of four Mount Gay rums with a Brand Host.
- entry to the Legacy Museum and a short film on Mount Gay's history.
- hands-on cocktail making class where you craft two signature drinks.
- time to shop at the gift shop for island-exclusive bottles and souvenirs.
Before you book
Operated by Mount Gay Visitor Centre
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The experience
At the Mount Gay Visitor Center, you start with rum punch while a Brand Host walks you through the Legacy Museum and the story of Mount Gay Rum and Barbados itself. Then comes the tasting: four rums, each one explained, so you understand what you're about to work with. This isn't a sip-and-move-on. It's the foundation for what comes next.
The cocktail making session is where you take over. A mixologist shows you how to build two classic cocktails, and there's a friendly competition to see who makes the best one. You're not watching a demo. You're holding the tools, measuring, mixing, tasting what you've made. The class runs three hours total, so there's room to get comfortable with the techniques instead of rushing through.
After the workshop wraps, you have time to browse the gift shop. Many of the rums sold here don't leave the island, so if you've found a bottle you want to take home, this is where it happens. The Live Grill is also on-site if you want finger foods or lunch to purchase. Transportation to the Visitor Center is on you, but public transit options are nearby.
Is this one for you?The workshop is led in English by a live Brand Host, so you follow the tasting and the mixologist's instruction comfortably without translation. It's built for adults only and runs three hours, which gives you time to absorb the rum education and actually practice the cocktail techniques instead of rushing through.
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Top questions
What rums do I taste during the workshop?
The Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop includes a guided tasting of four rums selected by the Brand Host to show the range of Mount Gay's portfolio. The specific bottles vary, but the tasting is designed to prepare your palate for the cocktails you'll make afterward.
Do I need bartending experience to join the cocktail making class?
No experience is required. The mixologists guide you through crafting two classic cocktails from the start, so beginners and experienced drinkers alike learn the techniques hands-on during the session.
Is there a competition during the cocktail workshop?
Yes, there is a friendly competition among participants to see who can make the best cocktail. It's a fun way to engage with the other guests and the mixologists during the class.
Can I buy rum to take home after the workshop?
The gift shop at Mount Gay Visitor Center is open after the workshop, and many rums sold there are exclusive to the island. You can browse and purchase bottles, though any additional drinks beyond what's included in the tasting are available to buy separately.
What's included in the Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop?
The workshop includes complimentary rum punch; a guided tasting of four rums; entry to the Legacy Museum and the history presentation; two cocktails you make yourself under mixologist instruction; and time to shop at the gift shop. Transportation to the Visitor Center is not included.
Is this experience suitable for pregnant travelers?
The Mount Gay Cocktail Workshop is not recommended for pregnant travelers due to the alcohol tasting and cocktail making components.