Simon and Renée felt that camp shouldn’t be just for kids, so we created a series of classes: Camp Cocktail. Each “camp” is about the history and stories of three great American cities. Our inspiration came from Tennessee Williams, who famously wrote, “There are only three great cities in the U.S.: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. All the rest are Cleveland.” We don’t know whether Williams had any cocktails in mind, but many, no numerous classic cocktails came to mind for a mixologist and a historian.

Every camp has activities, and ours are stirring and shaking classic cocktails while learning the stories behind the drinks. New Orleans is the heart of American cocktail culture. The drinks created in NOLA are the foundation for the classics of the Golden Age of the Cocktail. Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making these drinks from the Big Easy. Feast on appetizers, and take home your camp recipe booklet to continue your cocktail adventures at home.

This interactive cocktail class combines history and mixology. Hogwash master mixologist Simon Moorby walks guests step-by-step through the making of 3 drinks. Cocktail historian, Renée Cebula of Raising the Bar, tells the stories of how these drinks represent the history of New Orleans.

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 hear the stories, learn the techniques, and enjoy the drinks.

Tickets are $65 per person. Your ticket includes three crafted drinks, mixology and history lessons, appetizers, and a souvenir camp booklet.

Must be 21 and over. Each class is limited to 30 guests.

If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.

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