Democracy Drinks
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Raise a glass to the laws that shaped our nation! In our October immersive cocktail class, history and mixology come together as we explore the landmark constitutional amendments and laws that have defined American democracy.
Step back in time with each pour, while Simon and Erin teach hands-on bartending techniques for you to craft historic cocktails—each tied to a pivotal moment in our shared history. Renée will introduce each drink:

a classic from the spirited taverns of the Colonial era

a popular drink of the Civil War era

A drink that mirrors how democracy expanded in the evolving bar culture of post-war America

We’re excited to welcome our guest speaker, Tom Hawley, professor of political science at EWU. Tom will explain the origins of these laws and how they were tested, challenged, and strengthened.
As we refresh our understanding of the history of these key laws of our land and the challenges they faced in the past, we’ll discover what Americans drank in these three distinctive eras. By the end of the class, you’ll know how to make and enjoy these historic drinks and see the Constitution in a new light: spirited, resilient, and worth toasting.
Our cocktail classes are hands-on, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests. You’ll grab onto a shaker, mixing glass, and bar spoon while learning mixology techniques. We’ll explain the importance of each method as we guide you through the steps. Our team arrives early to press fresh juices, make syrups from scratch, and prepare all the ingredients needed for class drinks.
Tickets are $84 per person. Your ticket includes:

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

Reserve your spot today!
We are back to our fall-to-spring time of 3 pm. That’s right, THREE PM.
MUST BE 21 and over.
Purchase tickets in advance. TICKETS ARE HERE!
Find us on Instagram: Raising the Bar
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The Washingtons Cocktail Class
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00
Step back in time and celebrate America’s first national holiday—Thanksgiving— Founding Family style! In this immersive, hands-on cocktail class, you’ll explore the spirited side of history through George Washington’s celebrated Mount Vernon rye whiskey distillery and Martha Washington’s beloved cherry bounce recipe.
Discover how George turned his post-presidential years into one of the most successful distilling ventures of the 18th century, crafting rye whiskey. Delve into Martha’s signature cherry-infused cordial—equal parts hospitality and heritage—that became a staple of Mount Vernon entertaining.
At your bartending station, you’ll shake, stir, and sip your way through the rich stories behind three historic drinks. Guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den’s expert mixologists, Simon Moorby and Erin Fasbender, and a dash of history (okay, a large dash!) from Raising the Bar’s historian Renée Cebula, you’ll recreate cocktails inspired by the Washingtons’ table and the nation’s earliest drinking traditions.
Join us for a toast to tradition, craftsmanship, and the spirited legacy that helped shape America’s first Thanksgiving and more!
Our cocktail classes are hands-on, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests. You’ll grab onto a shaker, mixing glass, and bar spoon while learning mixology techniques. We’ll explain the importance of each method as we guide you through the steps. Our team arrives early to press fresh juices, make syrups from scratch, and prepare all the ingredients needed for class drinks.
Tickets are $84 per person. Your ticket includes:

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

Reserve your spot today!
We are back to our fall-to-spring time of 3 pm. That’s right, THREE PM.
MUST BE 21 and over.
Purchase tickets in advance. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Find us on Instagram: Raising the Bar
Check us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den

Holiday Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:30
Celebrate the season with a spirited journey into the world of It’s a Wonderful Life — where American cocktail culture meets the world of George Bailey. Our final immersive cocktail class of the year invites guests to their bartending station and an experience filled with flavor, knowledge, and inspiration!
The class opens with our traditional flaming holiday punch, ignited before your eyes by Erin and Renée (look away, Simon) — an unforgettable nod to festive gatherings of the past. Guests will sip and savor while learning the history of one of Charles Dickens’ favorites (and Clarence the angel), and how communal punches once defined American holiday revelry.
Then Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologists, Erin and Simon, will guide you through the art of making two additional cocktails inspired by the movie. Your mixology lessons will be complete with a primer on essential bartending tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, will tell the stories behind the film, the eras it portrays, and the classic drinks you’ll be making and enjoying.
Tickets are $84 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 cocktail knowledge and develop your palate.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE DECEMBER 7th CLASS BY CLICKING HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
NOTE: There will be cinnamon. Please let us know of any allergies so we can arrange an alternative.
THIS CLASS IS OFFERED AGAIN ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 AT 3 PM. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO THE DECEMBER 14TH CLASS.

Holiday Cocktail Class 2 with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:30
Celebrate the season with a spirited journey into the world of It’s a Wonderful Life — where American cocktail culture meets the world of George Bailey. Our final immersive cocktail class of the year invites guests to their bartending station and an experience filled with flavor, knowledge, and inspiration!
The class opens with our traditional flaming holiday punch, ignited before your eyes by Erin and Renée (look away, Simon) — an unforgettable nod to festive gatherings of the past. Guests will sip and savor while learning the history of one of Charles Dickens’ favorites (and Clarence the angel), and how communal punches once defined American holiday revelry.
Then Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologists, Erin and Simon, will guide you through the art of making two additional cocktails inspired by the movie. Your mixology lessons will be complete with a primer on essential bartending tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, will tell the stories behind the film, the eras it portrays, and the classic drinks you’ll be making and enjoying.
Tickets are $84 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 cocktail knowledge and develop your palate.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE DECEMBER 14 HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CLASS BY CLICKING HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
NOTE: There will be cinnamon. Please let us know of any allergies so we can arrange an alternative.
THIS CLASS IS ALSO OFFERED ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th, AT 3 PM. DETAILS AND TICKETS FOR THE DECEMBER 7th CLASS ARE HERE!

From Russian with Love: Vodka Cocktail Class
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a class on the drinks and history of vodka. Beginning with vodka’s origins intertwined with Russian history, to its splash into the American cocktail scene. From St. Petersburg to Madison Avenue, the story of vitamin V—vodka— winds through Cold War intrigue and the birth of modern advertising. Delicious drinks and fascinating history come together for the perfect winter cocktail class.

This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture. Each class is guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den mixologists and Raising the Bar’s historian. You’ll learn to craft cocktails and explore the cultural heritage of each featured spirit, while actively participating in the making of drinks. Find the first three classes in this series here.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

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

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Must be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.

The Spirit of Ireland: Whiskey
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:00
Learn the story of Ireland’s national drink: whiskey. This class explores the origins of whiskey and the story of how immigrants to America brought this ancient tradition, transforming what Americans drank for over 150 years. Learn about Irish whiskey and its profound influence on American drinking traditions through a series of three drinks.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture. Each class is guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den mixologists and Raising the Bar’s historian. You’ll learn to craft cocktails and explore the cultural heritage of each featured spirit, while actively participating in the making of drinks. Click HERE for more information about the series.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

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

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Must be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.

Spring in Italy: Amaro
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00
What is this ancient elixir? The evolution of amari (the plural of amaro) spans thousands of years and ties the natural history of the Italian peninsula to the history of the global spice trade. It’s also a key flavor factor in American cocktail culture. Learn about the fascinating history of amari and its equally intense flavor that inspired ninetheenth-century bartenders. What better way to learn about Italy’s contributions to cocktail culture than to make and enjoy three cocktails?
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture. Each class is guided by Hogwash Whiskey Den mixologists and Raising the Bar’s historian. You’ll learn to craft cocktails and explore the cultural heritage of each featured spirit, while actively participating in the making of drinks.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

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

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Must be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.

The Spirit of Mexico: Tequila
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00
This May, embark on an exploration of tequila’s Mexican roots and the fascinating tale of how it found its way to America. Learn how Prohibition unexpectedly transformed tequila from a hidden gem into a staple of every modern bar.
This class is part of our It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere series, a global cocktail journey into the flavors, traditions, and stories behind the spirits of American cocktail culture.
Experience tequila’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three signature tequila cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks helped shape 20th-century drinking trends.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this class provides hands-on bartending and mixology experiences, along with insider tips to elevate your home skills. By the end of class, you’ll master recipes and techniques from around the world and gain an appreciation for the people and traditions behind cocktail culture.
Raise your glass and join us for a journey of flavor, history, and craft. Reserve now to enjoy our immersive experience, featuring bartending stations for each pair of guests, fresh-made ingredients, and vintage glassware. Shake, stir, and sip as you deepen your cocktail knowledge and palate.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:

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

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Must be 21 or older. MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE. Purchase your ticket now to secure your place.
Class limited to 30 guests.
If you have questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarnw.com.
Find us on Instagram: Raising the Bar
Check us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den

Camp Cocktail June Class: Last Call
2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:00
At the height of America’s Golden Age of Cocktails, Prohibition brought a loud “last call” at drinking establishments across the nation. What happened? Let’s shake and stir some drinks and learn about the dynamics and changes that came together in the early nineteenth century, culminating in national Prohibition.

Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three cocktails that were trending on the eve of Prohibition. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

Camp Cocktail July Class: The Dry Years
2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:00
This year’s Camp Cocktail theme is American Prohibition.
We’ve all heard about the speakeasies, bootleggers, and moonshiners who kept the drinks flowing against the odds. Let’s dive into the stories — some here in Spokane — during life under Prohibition. Creative bartenders who had trained during America’s Golden Age of the Cocktail continued to ply their trade. Learn about the Roaring 20s, iconic Prohibition cocktails, and their sometimes humorous stories.
Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three Prohibition-era cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

Camp Cocktail August Class: Repeal
2026-08-16 17:00 - 19:00
This final chapter revisits Prohibition’s end, exploring changing opinion, political pressure, and the return of American bars under the 21st Amendment. As we unpack this turning point in history, you’ll craft cocktails that reflect the reemerging cocktail culture. Recipes that helped define the post-Prohibition era and still influence cocktail menus today.
Experience Prohibition’s influence on cocktail culture firsthand as Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, leads you through crafting three cocktails. Gain hands-on knowledge of essential mixology techniques and bar tools, while Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, reveals how these drinks help chronicle the history and stories of Prohibition.
Expand your palate, refine your skills, and savor delicious appetizers. You’ll leave class with a recipe booklet and the confidence to shake, stir, and sip your way through cocktail history.
Class setup includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, freshly made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $84 per person (plus tax and Eventbrite fee). Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks

Mixology and history lessons

Appetizers

Cocktail recipe booklet

Secure your spot now—only 30 seats available. Reserve your ticket today and be part of this immersive cocktail journey.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
PLEASE NOTE OUR CAMP COCKTAIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN AT 5 PM!
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
