In the holiday classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, the angel Clarence enters a bar with George Bailey whom he just saved from drowning. George orders a double bourbon. Clarence, whose last visit to earth seems to have been sometime in the 1700s, requests a “flaming rum punch.” Classic English tipples are the inspiration for our December cocktail class. Yes, there will be fire!

Cocktail historian, Renée will share the history of England’s classic drinks and holiday-perfect recipes. Expand your cocktail repertoire and mixology skills with step-by-step lessons.

Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.

Class includes appetizer, cocktail recipe booklet, and 3 drinks — from Dickens’ favorite to the grass at Centre Court and the Brit’s traditional nod to the Blackthorn bush.

Class location is The Culinary Stone in Couer d’Alene’s Riverstone.

Class is $50 per person. To reserve and purchase your seat at the table, 277-4116call The Culinary Stone at (208) 277-4116.