Nashville Cocktail Making Class: Bartending & Whiskey History

You step behind a real bar and build every drink yourself.

A 2-hour cocktail making class in Nashville where you shake and stir three drinks under guidance from a professional mixologist, learning the stories behind Tennessee whiskey and the city's bootlegging history. Every guest stands behind the bar to make their own cocktails, paired with curated bar snacks and insider tips on mixing drinks at home.

The experience

You arrive at an intimate retro bar setting ready to learn. A local mixologist walks you through the fundamentals of three different cocktails: how to balance flavors, the right technique for shaking versus stirring, why certain spirits matter. The class is built around hands-on practice: you're not watching a demonstration, you're the one holding the shaker. The instructor shares the real history of each drink, the stories behind Tennessee whiskey, and the bootlegging era that shaped Nashville's cocktail culture. Between rounds, you taste curated bar snacks like popcorn and olives that pair with what you're making.

The 2 hours move fast because you're doing the work. You'll hear jokes, stories, pro tips you can use at home, and the kind of detail that separates a decent drink from one worth ordering. The bar snacks keep you grounded as you taste your way through three full cocktails you made yourself. By the end, you leave with techniques that actually stick because you practiced them, not just watched.

What’s included

• Three handcrafted cocktails you make yourself.
• guided instruction from a professional mixologist.
• basic bar snacks including popcorn and olives.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Friday and Saturday at 13:00 and 14:00, from US$ 97 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 13:00 and 14:00Another day? ›

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Tommy Alchemy

Is this one for you?The 2-hour format fits a free afternoon or a break between other plans without eating up your whole day. If you're pregnant, this class is not recommended due to the alcohol involved.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the cocktail class?

You make three different handcrafted cocktails from start to finish, learning the technique and history of each one. Every guest stands behind the bar to shake, stir and build their own drinks with the mixologist's guidance.

Is there food included with the drinks?

Yes. Basic bar snacks such as popcorn and olives are included alongside the three cocktails, designed to pair with what you're tasting.

What's the bootlegging history part of the class about?

Nashville has a storied past tied to bootlegging and cocktail culture, and the mixologist weaves that history into the lesson: explaining how it shaped the spirits and drinks the city is known for today.

Do I need bartending experience to take this class?

No. The class is designed for guests with no prior experience. The mixologist teaches you the fundamentals as you go, from basic technique to the reasoning behind each step.

What's the minimum age requirement?

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in this cocktail making class.