Raising the Bar

A Jolly Olde English Christmas Cocktail Class
2021-12-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Culinary Stone, 2129 N. Main St., Coeur d"Alene, ID, 83814, United States
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.

Classic New Orleans Cocktail Class
2022-02-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Experience the drinks that made New Orleans the cocktail cradle of America. Learn the history of New Orleans cocktail culture, and create and taste the magic of the Big Easy’s triumvirate of libations. This is a great way to up your Mardi Gras celebration.
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 ingredients came together in 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 develop your palate.
Tickets are $60 per person. Must be 21 and over. Class is limited to 24 guests.
Ticket includes three crafted drinks, mixology and history lessons, appetizer, and souvenir recipe booklet. Kick-off your Mardi Gras celebration in the ambiance of Hogwash Whiskey Den.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
COVID-19 POLICY: To ensure the health and safety of our staff and guests, all patrons will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours from the time of the event to attend this class.
Masks will be required at all times in the building while not eating or drinking.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
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The Essence of Italy: Vermouth Cocktail Class
2022-04-24 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
What is vermouth? How did it get to America and become an essential ingredient in so many classic cocktails? These are the questions we’ll be answering. Not only will you learn the history of Italy’s most famous drink, but you’ll also make classic vermouth-based cocktails. Sample different styles of vermouth while learning the stories behind this often neglected ingredient.
Mix classic drinks, enjoy appetizers and take home a recipe booklet to further your vermouth exploration at home. Enjoy an afternoon of vintage barware, locally made and fresh-prepped products, and sipping Italian-style.
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 ingredients came together in classic American tipples.
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 develop your palate.
Tickets are $65 per person. Must be 21 and over. Your ticket includes three crafted drinks, mixology and history lessons, appetizer, and souvenir recipe booklet.
Tickets and additional details are HERE.

Private Cocktail Class
2022-04-30 | WA
Our private cocktail classes are perfect for your special celebration or company event. Interested in booking a class? Email us for all the details.

Bartending Stations

Mixology Lessons

Pour Like the Pros

Prepped Ingredients

Customized Booklet

Camp Cocktail: The Drinks of New York
2022-06-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The first Camp Cocktail class is about the iconic drinks from New York. Learn, create, and taste around three story-worthy cocktails.
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. We begin this summer series with New York!
Every camp has activities, and ours are stirring and shaking classic cocktails. In the late 1800s, New York City was at the center of America’s Golden Age of the Cocktail. June’s class explores (think: make and taste) those drinks invented and made famous in New York. Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques. 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 York City.
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. Purchase tickets HERE.
Must be 21 and over. Each class is limited to 24 guests.
Heads up for classes two and three in this Camp Cocktail Series: July 31 — San Fransicso and August 21 — New Orleans (summer version)
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Camp Cocktail: San Francisco 7/17
2022-07-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The 7/31 Camp Cocktail San Francisco class is SOLD OUT. Grab your tickets today before this class sells out. Cheers!
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. We begin this summer series with New York!
Every camp has activities, and ours are stirring and shaking classic cocktails while learning the stories behind the drinks. After the Gold Rush in 1849, San Francisco was transformed overnight into a bustling, chaotic, diverse city. It was the center of American drinking culture in the new west inventing iconic drinks that are part of the American cocktail codex. Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making these drinks from The Golden Gate City. 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 San Francisco.
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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Camp Cocktail: San Francisco 7/31
2022-07-31 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The 7/31 class is SOLD OUT. We added an additional class on 7/17. See 7/17 on the calendar. Cheers!
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. We begin this summer series with New York!
Every camp has activities, and ours are stirring and shaking classic cocktails while learning the stories behind the drinks. After the Gold Rush in 1849, San Francisco was transformed overnight into a bustling, chaotic, diverse city. It was the center of American drinking culture in the new west inventing iconic drinks that are part of the American cocktail codex. Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making these drinks from The Golden Gate City. 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 San Francisco.
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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Camp Cocktail: The Drinks of New Orleans
2022-08-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
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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Absinthe Class at Emma Rue's
2022-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Emma Rue’s, 17 S. Howard St., Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
What is absinthe, and why the bad reputation? This class explores the story of the ingredient that Hemingway described as “that opaque, bitter, tongue-warming, brain-warming, idea-changing liquid alchemy.” In the late nineteenth century, absinthe enjoyed popularity among Parisian artists and other creative types, from Picasso to Toulouse-Lautrec, and then was banned. Today, absinthe is enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Learn about the history of absinthe and its journey and influence on American cocktail culture while learning to make the drinks. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you hear the stories, learn the techniques, and develop your palate.
This interactive cocktail class combines history and mixology. Join owner/bar manager Aaron Hein of Emma Rue’s as he walks guests step-by-step through making the drinks. Cocktail historian, Renée Cebula of Raising the Bar, tells the history and stories of how this ingredient landed in classic American cocktails.
Step up to bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Ticket includes class booklet, three crafted drinks, mixology and history lessons, appetizer, and that je ne sais quoi.
Tickets are $85 per person.
Must be 21 and over. Class is limited to 24 guests.
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Private Cocktail Class: Fall for Whiskey
2022-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
We’re excited to do a cocktail class about the rise of American whiskey. Our classes have REAL history and REAL drinks. Email us if you want to learn how you can have a class.

Fall for Brandy Cocktail Class
2022-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Learn about the original American-made spirit, fruit brandy. Apples grown in the colonies were not for pie but for drinking. And not just apples. Fruit brandies were made with apple and pear in the north and peach in the south. Early mixed drinks used this local — orchard to glass — spirit in their libations. Learn, create, and taste around three story-worthy drinks.
Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making these drinks that began in colonial America through prohibition. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations 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 shaped drinking culture.
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 recipe booklet. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Must be 21 and over. Each class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.

Holiday Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2022-12-11 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Our holiday class features drinks inspired by the classic holiday movie; It’s a Wonderful Life. In the film, 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 1800s, requests a “flaming rum punch.” These tipples are the inspiration for our holiday cocktail class — along with stories around the film and American cocktail culture at the time.

Yes, there will be fire. Beginning with a historic punch from England and one of Charles Dickens’ favorites. Then Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through 2 additional cocktails inspired by the movie. Your mixology lessons will be completed by using the barkeep’s tools and techniques correctly. And cocktail historian Renée, with Raising the Bar, will illuminate the stories and history behind these classic drinks.
Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making drinks. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations 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 shaped drinking culture.
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 recipe booklet. You can purchase ticket via the Event Website link below.
You can also PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
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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For the LOVE of Whiskey Cocktail Class
2023-02-05 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Our February class is about whiskey: the origins and the drinks, but also the rise of whiskey in America. Learn how whiskey led the push for westward expansion while Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through how to make 3 cocktails. Your mixology lessons include using the barkeep’s tools and techniques correctly. Cocktail historian Renée Cebula, with Raising the Bar, tells the stories of how these drinks shaped drinking culture and impacted our city.
Develop your palate and learn the mixologist’s techniques for making drinks. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations at home. This interactive cocktail class combines history and mixology. Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, 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 cocktail booklet.
Purchase tickets HERE!
Must be 21 and over. Each class is limited to 30 guests.

GINSPIRATION Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2023-04-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
SPRING shouts GIN in our book, so our first spring class is about GIN!
What is gin? What are the classic gin cocktails? Was gin made in bathtubs during Prohibition? This gin-focused interactive class will answer these questions and more. Learn about the origin of gin and its history alongside mixing and enjoying three gin cocktails.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée tells the stories behind this popular spirit.
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.
Tickets are $65 per person. Purchase TICKETS HERE!
Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks.
Mixology and history lessons.
Appetizers.
A cocktail recipe booklet.

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.

May Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Campari and Cynar and more… oh my! The May class is about AMARO (or amari, the plural). With the first lesson out of the way, we can’t wait to share these Italian liqueurs’ history, drinks, and tastings at our May class on Sunday, the 21st, at Hogwash Whiskey Den.
We’re excited to welcome Alena Harbin with Campari America to co-teach this class with Simon and Renée. We loved having her at our vermouth class last year and can’t wait to work with her again.
What are these ancient liqueurs, and how did they become part of American cocktail culture? These are just some of the questions we’ll be answering. In this hands-on interactive class, you will learn the history of Italy’s contribution to cocktail culture and make several drinks. Enjoy developing your palate by sampling a range of amaro.
3 drinks, history, mixology lessons, amaro sampling, appetizers, booklet, and a lovely Sunday afternoon!
Tickets are $75; INFO AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD.

Camp Cocktail: 1920s London
2023-06-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
At the height of America’s Golden Age of Cocktails, Prohibition shuttered the doors of drinking establishments. That golden age had fueled the rise of a cadre of professional bartenders. What happens when your career abruptly ends? Thousands of bartenders went abroad to continue their profession. They continued to stir and shake, but more importantly, to preserve and expand American cocktail culture creating new classics that, today, are part of America’s cocktail canon. Let’s learn the stories and taste these drinks!
We had so much fun at last year’s Camp Cocktail that we had to make it a tradition. Continuing the theme of great cocktail cities, we decided this year’s theme would be the history and stories of three great cocktail cities during Prohibition. We begin with the story-worthy cocktails invented in London.
Join us for this hands-on interactive class on Sunday, June 18th, at 5 pm (our summer classes start later). Camp activity is stirring and shaking classic cocktails and learning the stories behind the drinks. Develop your palate and practice the mixologist’s techniques. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your Camp Cocktail booklet to continue your mixology adventures at home. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, tells the stories behind the drinks.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase TICKETS HERE!
Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A Camp Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
See the full lineup of our Camp Cocktail series HERE! The July 9th class is PARIS and HAVANA on August 6th.
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Camp Cocktail: Paris
2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
At the height of America’s Golden Age of Cocktails, Prohibition shuttered the doors of drinking establishments. That golden age had fueled the rise of a cadre of professional bartenders. What happens when your career abruptly ends? Thousands of bartenders went abroad to continue their profession. They continued to stir and shake, but more importantly, to preserve and expand American cocktail culture creating new classics that, today, are part of America’s cocktail canon. Let’s learn the stories and taste these drinks!
We had so much fun at last year’s Camp Cocktail that we had to make it a tradition. Continuing the theme of great cocktail cities, we decided this year’s theme would be the history and stories of three great cocktail cities during Prohibition. July’s camp is about the story-worthy cocktails invented in Paris.
Join us for this hands-on interactive class on Sunday, July 9th, at 5 pm (our summer classes start later). Camp activity is stirring and shaking classic cocktails and learning the stories behind the drinks. Develop your palate and practice the mixologist’s techniques. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your Camp Cocktail booklet to continue your mixology adventures at home. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, tells the stories behind the drinks.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase TICKETS HERE!
Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A Camp Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
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Camp Cocktail: Havana
2023-08-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
At the height of America’s Golden Age of Cocktails, Prohibition shuttered the doors of drinking establishments. That golden age had fueled the rise of a cadre of professional bartenders. What happens when your career abruptly ends? Thousands of bartenders went abroad to continue their profession. They continued to stir and shake, but more importantly, to preserve and expand American cocktail culture creating new classics that, today, are part of America’s cocktail canon. Let’s learn the stories and taste these drinks!
We had so much fun at last year’s Camp Cocktail that we had to make it a tradition. Continuing the theme of great cocktail cities, we decided this year’s theme would be the history and stories of three great cocktail cities during Prohibition. The final Camp Cocktail is about the story-worthy cocktails invented in Havana.
Join us for this hands-on interactive class on Sunday, August 6th, at 5 pm (our summer classes start later). Camp activity is stirring and shaking classic cocktails and learning the stories behind the drinks. Develop your palate and practice the mixologist’s techniques. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your Camp Cocktail booklet to continue your mixology adventures at home. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, tells the stories behind the drinks.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase TICKETS HERE!
Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A Camp Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
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October Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2023-10-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Apples are at the core of American drinking traditions beginning in the English colonies. Then, along came Bourbon. These quintessential American flavors combine in the cocktail glass for the perfect autumn experience. Learn about the origins of these ingredients alongside mixing and enjoying three fall cocktails.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, tells the stories behind these popular fall flavors.
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.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks.
Mixology and history lessons.
Appetizers.
A cocktail recipe booklet.

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
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Doctor Zhivago and the Rise of Vodka in America
2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:30 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
In the film Doctor Zhivago, Viktor Komarovsky stumbles into Zhivago’s cold apartment. Covered in snow and whiskers thickly coated with ice, he screams, “I need heat.” Komarovsky reaches for vodka. In 1965, he wasn’t the only one.
This multi-Oscar-winning film debuted amid the Cold War. A decade that also ushered in the rise of a new liquor for many Americans. Vodka quickly became America’s number-one selling spirit. November’s class is about the rise of vodka in America: the history, the drinks, the style!
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, tells the stories and history behind this popular spirit.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

Class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
Find us and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar.
Check us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den.

Holiday Cocktail Class
2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Our final class of the year features drinks inspired by the classic holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life. In the film, 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 1800s, requests a “flaming rum punch.” These tipples are the inspiration for our holiday cocktail class, along with stories about the film and American cocktail culture at the time.

Yes, there will be fire. We begin with a historic punch from England and one of Charles Dickens’ favorites. Then Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through 2 additional cocktails inspired by the movie. Your mixology lessons will be complete with a primer on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée (that’s ME), will illuminate the stories and history behind these classic drinks.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

Class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
MUST BE 21+ only. Please bring your ID.
The class is limited to 30 guests.

Private Cocktail Class Event
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | WA
Yippee, we’re out sharing the history and stories of American cocktail culture. And yes, we’re learning to do a proper stir and shake. Interested in a private cocktail experience for your celebration, company, or team? Reach out to us. Cheers!

Holiday Cocktail Class Dec 17th
2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Our final class of the year features drinks inspired by the classic holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life. In the film, 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 1800s, requests a “flaming rum punch.” These tipples inspire our holiday cocktail class, along with stories about the film and American cocktail culture at the time.
Yes, there will be fire. We begin with a historic punch from England and one of Charles Dickens’ favorites. Then Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through 2 additional cocktails inspired by the movie. Your mixology lessons will be complete with a primer on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, will illuminate the stories and history behind these classic drinks.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

Class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
This class is 21+ only. Please bring your ID.
The class is limited to 30 guests.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Cocktails of Tiki Class
2024-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT. We added a second COCKTAILS of TIKI Class on Feb. 18th.
Step out of the cold and into the world of Tiki culture with our first cocktail class of the year. Learn how the forces of 19th-century drinking culture, Prohibition, war, and tourism brought together the rise of Tiki culture. Immerse yourself in the stories and master the techniques that ushered in what people drank on the islands and the mainland while enjoying these tropical delights.
Join expert mixologist Simon Moorby and cocktail historian Renée Cebula for a delicious and historical exploration of the iconic drinks called Tiki.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

Class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, sip, and savor in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
This class is 21+ only. Please bring your ID.
The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
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Cocktails with Love at Commellini Estate
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99208, United States
We’re excited to collaborate with Commellini Estate in north Spokane.
Come join Renée Cebula, from Raising the Bar, and learn how to make “Cocktails with Love”. Renée is a historian. A history educator for 20-plus years, she researches American drinking history. Her company, Raising the Bar, is about advancing knowledge and inspiring curiosity around cocktail culture’s history, roots, and stories. Renée’s passion is connecting people to history through interactive cocktail-themed classes, writing, hands-on bitters kits, and unique shopping experiences. She has taught over a hundred classes and has been a featured speaker for the Washington State Historical Museum, McMenamins History Pubs, and other organizations.
On the Menu:
-Focaccia Bread
-Commellini Caesar Salad
-Pasta Bar Buffet: Featuring three of the Commellini Estate Historical Sauces including our Spaghetti with Gina’s Vegetable Marinara, Fettuccine & Albert’s White Wine Alfredo, and Rigatoni & Leda’s Meat Sauce.
Each participant will learn how to make 3 classic cocktails and get an in depth history about each cocktail. You will learn all the techniques you need to know for making delicious classics like the “Philadelphia Fish House Punch”, the “All-Spice Whiskey Sour”, and the “Everything Nice Old Fashioned”. Learn about some of the oldest cocktail recipes in American History and learn about the growth of Whiskey and the invention of the cocktail!
What to Expect: In this intimate, hands-on cocktail class, you will be paired up at a station with vintage glassware and classic craft bartending tools.
+ 3 cocktails included
+Learn skills for a lifetime
+Work side-by-side with others to create delicious concoctions.
+Interact with classmates and the instructor for a rich, intimate learning experience
+The class, including mealtime, takes approximately 2.5 hours.
+Each participant will receive a specialized booklet provided by “Raising the Bar” with 3 cocktail recipes and history about each cocktail!
+Full Meal Menu including Bread, Caesar Salad, and our Pasta Bar Buffet.
+Raising the Bar will provide all the bartending equipment and supplies.
+Class is not available to minors under the age of 21. Must bring proof of ID.
+Classes requires standing for 1- 2 hours – if this presents a difficulty, let us know so we can assist with accommodation
+ Class Size: 30 people maximum
FULL DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE!

Cocktails of Tiki Class #2
2024-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The 2/11 class SOLD OUT, so we’ve added a second!
Step out of the cold and into the world of Tiki culture with our first cocktail class of the year. Learn how the forces of 19th-century drinking culture, Prohibition, war, and tourism brought together the rise of Tiki culture. Immerse yourself in the stories and master the techniques that ushered in what people drank on the islands and the mainland while enjoying these tropical delights.
Join expert mixologist Simon Moorby and cocktail historian Renée Cebula for a delicious and historical exploration of the iconic drinks called Tiki.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
A cocktail recipe booklet

Class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepped ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, sip, and savor in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
This class is 21+ only. Please bring your ID.
The class is limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
Please find us and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar and Hogwash_Whiskey_Den.

Irish Whiskey Cocktail Class
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
What is Irish Whiskey and how is it made? How did this whiskey tradition influence American drinking traditions? These are the questions we’ll explore at the March cocktail class. Learn about the origins of this iconic spirit while mixing and enjoying three cocktails.

Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, guides you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée tells the stories behind this classic immigration story.
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.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks.
Mixology and history lessons.
Appetizers.
A cocktail recipe booklet.

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
TICKETS ARE HERE!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

GINSPIRATION Cocktail Class
2024-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Our spring cocktail class with Hogwash Whiskey Den is about gin: the origins, the journey, and once to America, its prominence in American cocktail culture. And, of course, the drinks.
This gin-inspired interactive class will enlighten the gin enthusiast while mixing and sipping a chronology of 3 gin-based drinks. Gin has a distinctive history, from the streets of Rotterdam to American bathtubs during prohibition and from gin houses to clubhouses. Hear the stories and make the drinks.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
Three cocktails, mixology and history lessons, appetizers, and a cocktail booklet to take home and continue the fun.
TICKETS ARE $75 per person. For full details and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE!
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GINspiration Cocktail Class at Commellinni Estate
2024-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99208, United States
This gin-focused interactive class will enlighten the gin enthusiast while mixing and sipping a chronology of 3 gin-based drinks. Gin has a distinctive history, from the streets of Rotterdam to American bathtubs during prohibition and from gin houses to clubhouses. Hear the stories and make the drinks.

Class begins with dinner from Chef Frank: focaccia bread, Commelllini Ceasar Salad, and a Pasta Bar Buffet Featuring three of the Commellini Estate Historical Sauces, including our Spaghetti with Gina’s Vegetable Marinara, Fettuccine and Albert’s White Wine Alfredo, and Rigatoni and Leda’s Meat Sauce.
The Cocktail Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
Learn the history behind these classic Gin cocktails

18th-century London gin punch — London dry gin, lemon, orange blossom water, bitters, fizzy water
The inspiration for the first martini in 19th-century San Francisco — gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, bitters, orange oil
A forgotten Prohibition-era gin cocktail resurrected in Seattle in the early 2000s — gin, alpine liqueur, lime, maraschino liqueur, brandied cherry

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
TICKETS ARE $85 per person — all details and to purchase TICKETS CLICK HERE!
What to Expect: In this intimate, hands-on cocktail class, you will be paired with vintage glassware and classic craft bartending tools at a station.
+ 3 cocktails included
+Learn skills for a lifetime
+Work side-by-side with others to create delicious concoctions.
+Interact with classmates and the instructor for a rich, intimate learning experience
+The class, including mealtime, takes approximately 3 hours.
+Each participant will receive a specialized booklet provided by “Raising the Bar” with 3 cocktail recipes and history about each cocktail!
+Raising the Bar will provide all the bartending equipment and supplies.
+Class is not available to minors under the age of 21. Must bring proof of ID.
