Holiday Cocktail Class Dec 17th
2023-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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.

5/12 Tequila Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2024-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Oh, tequila. You are many things to different people; as for your history, now that’s quite the story!
Our May class is about tequila: its origins and how it came to America. We’ll make three tequila cocktails. Unknown to the first cadre of 19th-century professional mixologists, learn how Prohibition brought attention to this mainstay spirit of every back bar in today’s drinking dens.
Hear the story of tequila’s contribution to cocktail culture while Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through making three cocktails. Your mixology lessons include the techniques and correct use of the barkeep’s tools and techniques, and Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée shares how these drinks shaped 20th-century drinking culture.
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.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests. Purchase TICKETS HERE!

Tequila Cocktail Class
2024-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
This class is SOLD OUT. We scheduled a second tequila class on May 12. Click on May 12 on the calendar for details and ticket link. Email Renée — owner@raisingthebarNW.com — if you have questions. Thank you for your interest in our classes. <3
Oh, tequila. You are many things to different people; as for your history, now that’s quite the story!
Our May class is about tequila: its origins and how it came to America. We’ll make three tequila cocktails. Unknown to the first cadre of 19th-century professional mixologists, learn how Prohibition brought attention to this mainstay spirit of every back bar in today’s drinking dens.
Hear the story of tequila’s contribution to cocktail culture while Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through making three cocktails. Your mixology lessons include the techniques and correct use of the barkeep’s tools and techniques, and Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, shares how these drinks shaped 20th-century drinking culture.
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.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
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.
Find and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar and Hogwash Whiskey Den.

June Camp Cocktail Class: Cocktail Time at the World's Fair
2024-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Sip like it’s the Paris Exposition of 1867 or 1889 and more! Step back in time to the early World’s Fairs, where, during cocktail hour, the American cocktail often took center stage. Participating countries shared their culture by showcasing their wines and spirits on this world stage. The interplay of these new ingredients with introducing the American cocktail to a world audience contributed to the expansion of cocktail culture. Let’s make the drinks enjoyed at the fair.
This interactive class combines history and mixology. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through making three cocktails. Your mixology lessons include the techniques and correct use of the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Historian Renée Cebula with Raising the Bar shares how the fairs celebrated American cocktail culture abroad and at home.
Shake, stir, and sip in style as you hear the stories, learn the techniques, and enjoy the drinks. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations at home.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
Find all of this summer’s Camp Cocktail Classes HERE!

If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
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July Camp Cocktail Class: Cocktail Time at the World's Fair
2024-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
From icons like the Ferris Wheel to the Golden Gate Bridge, inventions like the telegraph and the zipper (yes, the zipper), and foods from the hot dog to soda pop, American World’s Fairs showcased ingenuity and invention to millions of visitors. For thirsty fairgoers, cocktails had their moment in the spotlight.
America’s first World’s Fair celebrated the nation’s 100th anniversary, and for cocktail culture, 1876 landed during America’s Golden Age of the Cocktail. Sip a nostalgic journey to the early American expositions and learn the stories around iconic drinks served at the fairs.
This interactive class combines history and mixology. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through making three cocktails. Your mixology lessons include the techniques and correct use of the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Historian Renée Cebula with Raising the Bar shares how the fairs celebrated American cocktail culture to the world.
Shake, stir, and sip in style as you hear the stories, learn the techniques, and enjoy the drinks. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations at home.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

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 and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar and Hogwash Whiskey Den.

Havana Nights Cocktail Class with Commellini Estate
2024-07-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99208, United States
Join us at Commellini Estate for dinner and our summer cocktail class, Havana Nights!
In the late 1800s, when not busy conquering Cuba or digging the Panama Canal, American engineers, military personnel, and laborers experienced both the tropical environs and exotic drinks. Word of drinks like the Cocoyage, Queen’s Park Swizzle, and the ubiquitous Daiquiri spread.
Enter Prohibition in the 1920s, which boosted the tropical rum craze. Tourists from the dry states flooded Havana, drinking daiquiris and fizzes and creating the cruise line industry. The 1940s and 50s brought a flood of Americans to Havana to enjoy the drinks, music, and tropical paradise.
This rum-focused interactive class will enlighten the cocktail enthusiast while mixing and sipping a chronology of 3 drinks that tell the history of Havana. Immerse yourself in the world of mixology with our hands-on class set-up. You’ll find bartending stations equipped 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.

Inspired by the Havana Conference of 1946 — rum, apricot, pineapple, lime, fizzy water, allspice bitters float, mint
Presidenté Mario García Menocal inspired the drink enjoyed in Havana in the early 1900s — aged rum, dry vermouth, curaçao, orange bitters, grenadine, orange oil
A Cuban cocktail class wouldn’t be authentic without “Papa’s” fav — silver rum, maraschino liqueur, lime, cran bitters, grapefruit, brandied cherry

The evening begins with dinner, followed by the cocktail class.
On the Menu for Dinner: 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.
Full details and to purchase tickets are at Commellini Estate –>> Click HERE!
Email Renée if you have any questions at owner@raisingthebarNW.com

August Camp Cocktail Class: Cocktail Time at the World's Fair
2024-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Take a tasting trip through 1960s and 70s cocktail culture through the drinks served at the World’s Fairs in the great PNW. From Seattle’s Century 21 Exposition to Spokane’s Expo 74, drinking culture was having a moment but on the precipice of change. This final class of Camp Cocktail will be about the pushes and pulls of American culture that affected what fairgoers imbibed at the fairs.
This interactive class combines history and mixology. Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon Moorby, guides you through making three cocktails. Your mixology lessons include the techniques and correct use of the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Historian Renée Cebula with Raising the Bar shares how the fairs celebrated American cocktail culture to the world.

Shake, stir, and sip in style as you hear the stories, learn the techniques, and enjoy the drinks. Enjoy appetizers, and take home your recipe booklet to continue your cocktail explorations at home.
Class set-up includes bartending stations with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

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 and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar and Hogwash Whiskey Den.

Spooky Libations Cocktail Class
2024-10-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
This October 6th class is sold out. We’ve added a second class on October 13th. DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE!
Join us for a spooktacular October cocktail class! Embrace the Halloween spirit with us as we guide you through mixing three unique, spooky-inspired cocktails.

We’ll use a variety of base spirits and draw inspiration from the masters of thriller and macabre. Dive deep into the stories behind the drinks as you learn to mix them step by step. The class setup includes bartending stations equipped with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. You’ll shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate. Costumes are optional but encouraged!
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the use of tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée, will tell the stories behind three spooky-inspired drinks.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
Purchase tickets here!
Costumes are optional but encouraged!
Did you know our classes are perfect for couples, cocktail enthusiasts, beginners, new bartenders looking to expand their craft, or small groups?
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.

Spooky Cocktail Class 2 with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The first class sold out, so we’ve added a second class in October!
Join us for a spooktacular October cocktail class! Embrace the Halloween spirit with us as we guide you through mixing three unique, spooky-inspired cocktails.
We’ll use a variety of base spirits and draw inspiration from the masters of thriller and macabre. Dive deep into the stories behind the drinks as you learn to mix them step by step. The class setup includes bartending stations equipped with all the necessary tools, fresh-made syrups and juices, prepped and ready ingredients, and vintage glassware. You’ll shake, swirl, and sip in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate. Costumes are optional but encouraged!
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s cocktail historian, Renée will tell the stories behind three spooky-inspired drinks.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes the following:

Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
Appetizers
Cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Costumes are optional but encouraged!
Did you know our classes are perfect for couples, cocktail enthusiasts, beginners, new bartenders looking to expand their craft, or small groups?
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
Find us and follow us on Instagram: Raising the Bar.
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The Cocktail: A Biography - November Cocktail Class
2024-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
SOLD OUT! Thank you for your continued support!
The Hogwash Whiskey Den and Raising the Bar team is excited to present a unique experience at our November cocktail class. Join us on Nov. 3rd at Hogwash Whiskey Den as we take a biographical look at the cocktail.
The cocktail is more than dates and names or a simple list of ingredients. Instead, the cocktail is layered with stories. The class will be divided into segments, each focusing on a different aspect of this iconic drink. We’ll start with the origins and its rise to prominence. We’ll delve into the key events and influences in the life of the cocktail, including its successes and failures. Finally, we’ll look at its influences here in the Pacific NW, where statehood came during the cocktail’s Golden Age.
Our classes are more than just informative; they’re hands-on. With a fully equipped bartending station, you’ll mix the featured cocktails. We’ve done all the work of preparing fresh-made syrups, fresh-squeezed juices, and garnishes. Enjoy your crafted cocktails in vintage glassware as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
At Hogwash Whiskey Den, you’ll be guided by the best in the business. Our master mixologist, Simon, will teach you the use of tools and techniques while Raising the Bar’s historian, Renée, will engage you with the fascinating stories behind this mainstay of American drinking traditions.
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.
If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
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The ABC's of Fall Imbibing Cocktail Class with Dinner
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99208, United States
Join Renée Cebula from Raising the Bar at the Commellini Estate for our fall cocktail class, which is all about apples, the rise of American whiskey, and how they led to the cocktail’s popularity.

Fruit brandies were America’s first native-made spirits, and American whiskey was the first grain-to-bottle spirit. Learn mixology techniques and enjoy three cocktails while discovering the origins of the ingredients. These quintessential fall flavors combine in the cocktail glass for the perfect seasonal experience.
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 American cocktail culture and develop your palate.
Begin the evening with a classic Commellini pasta buffet dinner followed by the cocktail class that includes:

Three crafted drinks

Applelicious sparkling punch — apple brandy, lemon, honey, allspice bitters, bubbly
Holiday-inspired sour — rye, lemon, demerara syrup, egg white, orange bitters, brandied cherry
The classic cocktail made the old-fashioned way — bourbon, cinnamon syrup, apple spice bitters, scotch rinse, orange oil

Bartending station for each pair of guests
Mixology and history lessons
A cocktail recipe booklet

MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
Full details and TICKETS HERE!
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 mixology techniques and practice bartending skills
+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!
+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.
+ Class Size: 30 people maximum

Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show + Preview Night
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Find our Badass Bitters DIY Cocktail Bitters Kits at Urban Craft Uprising’s Winter Show, Dec. 6-8 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.
Our kits are the perfect gift for the cocktail enthusiasts on your gift list. We learn best by doing and making bitters is a great way to learn about American cocktail culture and the science of mixology. Learn more about Badass Bitters here.
Urban Craft Uprising is Seattle’s favorite craft show, established in 2005. At UCU, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children’s goods, toys, housewares, furniture, paper goods, candles, kits, geekery, art, food, and much, much more.
Each show is carefully curated and juried to ensure the best mix of crafts and arts, along with quality and originality. This bi-annual show features over 150 vendors excelling in the world of craft, art and design. Over the course of its 20 years, UCU has garnered such a following attention that nearly 15,000 fans swarm to the show over the course of the weekend.
Hundreds of fans are lined up before our doors open to receive our famous swag bags full of goodies from our vendors and lovely sponsors. This show is free and fun for the whole family! We look forward to seeing you!
This winter marks Urban Craft Uprising’s 20th Anniversary Show!!! FIND ALL DETAILS HERE!
SHOW HOURS:

Friday, Dec., 6, 5-9 pm PREVIEW NIGHT
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 am to 5 pm

BrrrZaar: Spokane's Largest, All-Local Winter Art Market!
2024-12-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Riverpark Square, 808 W. Main Ave., Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Find our Badass Bitters DIY Cocktail Bitters Kits at BrrrZaar by Terrain Spokane, Dec. 14 at the Spokane’s Riverpark Sqaure.
FIND US ON THE THIRD FLOOR.
Our kits are the perfect gift for the cocktail enthusiasts on your gift list. We learn best by doing and making bitters is a great way to learn about American cocktail culture and the science of mixology. Learn more about Badass Bitters here.
WHEN: December 14th, 2024 • 10am – 8pm
What is BrrrZAAR? FIND ALL DETAILS HERE!
One-stop shopping (Terrain Style) in the wintery time of year! BrrrZAAR takes place on all three floors of River Park Square and features THOUSANDS of swoon-worthy gifts (think jewelry, leather goods, clothing, home goods, original artwork, skin care, candles, mugs, tea, and more!) from 70+ local vendors as well as:

Live music

Family-friendly

Kid’s Activities provided by Art Salvage (noon-5pm)

Holiday cheer!

Holiday Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us for our festive cocktail class on December 15th with Hogwash Whiskey Den! Only a few tickets remain for the 12/15 class.
A second class has been added for 12/22. Tickets here!
Holiday Cocktails from the Big Screen
Our final class of the year features drinks inspired by cinema’s holiday classics. The cocktails served and celebrated in many of our favorite holiday movies tell stories of American culture through the decades. Learn and be inspired by these traditional holiday tipples of our past while we enjoy three delicious drinks that celebrate the season.
Yes, once again, there will be fire. We begin with one of the historic winter drinks famous in England, a winter favorite in colonial America, and highlighted in a holiday film. Then, Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through 2 additional cocktails inspired by the holiday classics. Mixology lessons will have you stirring and shaking, guided by 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.
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
ALLERGY ALERT: One of the drinks contains cinnamon. Please get in touch with us if you have an allergy so we can have an alternate drink.
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

Holiday Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2024-12-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us for our festive cocktail class on December 22nd with Hogwash Whiskey Den!
Our final class of the year features drinks inspired by cinema’s holiday classics. The cocktails served and celebrated in many of our favorite holiday movies tell stories of American culture through the decades. Learn and be inspired by these traditional holiday tipples of our past while we enjoy three delicious drinks that celebrate the season.
Yes, once again, there will be fire. We begin with one of the historic winter drinks famous in England, a winter favorite in colonial America, and highlighted in a holiday film. Then, Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through 2 additional cocktails inspired by the holiday classics. Mixology lessons will have you stirring and shaking, guided by 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.
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
ALLERGY ALERT: One of the drinks contains cinnamon. Please get in touch with us if you have an allergy so we can have an alternate drink.
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

Where has the Rum Gone?
2025-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Join us for our first cocktail class of the year and explore the history of rum, from Colonial tavern to the mid-century modern tiki bar. In an arc of drinking traditions lasting over 300 years, rum has gone in and out of favor — loved and loathed. Learn why rum has been called “the history of America in a glass” while making and sipping 3 historic rum drinks. Enjoy a taste of the tropics on a wintery Sunday afternoon.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée will illuminate the stories and history behind the rum’s rollercoaster ride through America’s drinking traditions.
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.
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
ALLERGY ALERT: One of the drinks contains cinnamon. Please get in touch with us if you have an allergy so we can have an alternate drink.
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

Seattle Cocktail Week: Bartender's Circle & Carnival of Cocktails
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-10 | Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
FIND Renée at Seattle Cocktail Week: March 2-8

We’re kicking off Seattle Cocktail Week with the 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 3/3-5, an industry event for professionals.
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I’ll speak on Tuesday at 3:30 about the Myths of Cocktail Culture in the PNW.

From the territory days to statehood, was it just glasses of whiskey and beer at the hundreds of drinking establishments in Washington?

While the Golden Age of Cocktails was happening east of the Mississippi, did it affect drinking culture in the PNW?

What events collided in the early twentieth century that exploded into the deep divisions of wet versus dry?

On Saturday, 3/8, the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 welcomes everyone to taste, learn, and experience over 100 brands.
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Find me at the 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛 at 1 p.m. to learn how bitters went from the medicine cabinet to the cocktail glass and why you should make your own. You can also find Badass Bitters DIY Bitters Kits, dozens of distilleries, and more.
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Saturday will be a not-to-be-missed event, from live performers and tastings to hands-on experiences and the learning lab.
We’re bringing DIY Cocktail Bitters Kits PLUS some special Mid-century vintage glassware sets. See you Saturday, March 8th, Noon to 7 pm.

Tiki Cocktail Class with Commellini Estate
2025-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Commellini Estate, 14715 N. Dartford Dr. Spokane, WA, Spokane, WA, 99208, United States
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 proliferation of Tiki culture. Immerse yourself in the stories and master the techniques that ushered in what people drank on the islands and the mainland. Enjoy these tropical delights as we transition to spring!

Crafted Drinks:

Tiki’s founding punch swizzle: gold rum, lime, mint, aromatic bitters, fizzy water

WWII-inspired victory cocktail: rhum agricole, gold rum, falernum, allspice, honey, lime, orange bitters, brandied cherry

The quintessential tiki concoction: gold rum, dark rum, grapefruit, lime, orange curaçao, falernum, pernod, aromatic bitters, mint

Included in the Cocktail Class:

Classic Commellini Pasta
Three crafted drinks
Mixology and history lessons
A cocktail recipe booklet

There will be a bartending station for each pair of guests in the class, fresh-prepped juices/syrups/garnishes, and elegant vintage glassware. Shake, sip, and savor in style as you deepen your knowledge of cocktails and develop your palate.
TICKETS + DETAILS HERE! MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
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 mixology skills
+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!
+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.

Women Behind the Bar Cocktail Class with Hogwash Whiskey Den
2025-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
SOLD-OUT CLASS — Are you following our Eventbrite page to get notified when a class goes LIVE? It’s the best way to ensure you get access to tickets ASAP. Go HERE and click “Follow.”
Join us for an unforgettable experience at our March cocktail class, where we’ll dive into the rich contributions of women in cocktail culture! This engaging class will teach you the art of mixology and celebrate the incredible women who have shaped the world of drinks throughout history.
We are thrilled to welcome Anu Apte, the visionary behind Seattle’s acclaimed bars—Rob Roy and Navy Strength, as well as Vinnie’s Bottle Shop. Anu’s talent and passion have earned her a nomination for this year’s James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service, making this class an event you won’t want to miss!
Discover the often-overlooked stories of women who have played pivotal roles in drinking culture, from Martha Washington and Colonial tavern owners to the trailblazers of the cocktail Renaissance in the early 2000s. This is your chance to honor their legacy while crafting and savoring delicious cocktails inspired by these remarkable women.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, will illuminate the stories and history of the roles of women in cocktail culture.
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.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history, empowerment, and the joy of cocktail crafting! Reserve your spot today!
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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Atomic Cocktails: Mid-Century Modernism in a Glass
2025-04-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
Join us for an exploration of mid-century cocktails as you not only sip on these classic concoctions but also uncover the intriguing stories behind each one. Plus, you’ll have the chance to hone your mixology skills.
Explore the dynamic era of mid-twentieth-century America, where modernist design, the space race, and the rise of suburbs converged with a revival of cocktail culture, reshaping social life. Learn about the forces behind these transformations while enjoying the drinks that defined the era.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée will illuminate the stories and history of mid-century cocktail culture.
Tickets are $75 per person. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!
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.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history and the joy of cocktail crafting. Reserve your spot today!
The Sunday, April 27th class is SOLD OUT.
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is 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

Atomic Cocktails: Mid-Century Modernism in a Glass
2025-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
OUR APRIL COCKTAIL CLASS IS ALL ABOUT COCKTAIL CULTURE IN MID-CENTURY AMERICA!

Join us for an exploration of mid-century cocktails as you not only sip on these classic concoctions but also uncover the intriguing stories behind each one. Plus, you’ll have the chance to hone your mixology skills.

Explore the dynamic era of mid-twentieth-century America, where modernist design, the space race, and the rise of suburbs converged with a revival of cocktail culture, reshaping social life. Learn about the forces behind these transformations while enjoying the drinks that defined the era. It was a time when bars became prominent in homes and offices, serving as lively social hubs for leisure and business gatherings.
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, will illuminate the stories and history of mid-century cocktail culture.
Tickets are $75 per person. BUY TICKETS HERE!
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.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history and the joy of cocktail crafting. Reserve your spot today!
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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Mother's Day Spokane Imbibes Cocktail Class
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Spokane Imbibes: The History of Spokane in 3 Drinks
Celebrate Mother’s Day by joining us for a Cocktail Class about Spokane. Explore the history of Spokane through three unique cocktails. Learn how the founding of Spokane Falls in 1873 coincided with important changes in America’s drinking culture. As the nation expanded westward toward the Pacific, the drinking habits of the thirsty newcomers also evolved.
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 three drinks.
We’ll make and enjoy the drinks in chronological order to tell the story of Spokane’s development over time. From the founding years and the changes of the late nineteenth century to the people, places, and events that shaped Spokane and cocktail culture — hello, Prohibition! — in the twentieth century. Our classes blend history and mixology. Taste the history!
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, shares stories and the history of Spokane.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

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

The class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepared ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history and the joy of cocktail crafting. Reserve your spot today!
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
Have questions? Please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com

Spokane Imbibes: The History of Spokane in 3 Drinks
2025-05-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
This class is SOLD OUT. We’ve added a second Spokane Imbibes Mother’s Day edition class on May 11th. Details HERE!
Join us in celebrating Spokane at our May cocktail class, where we’ll explore the history of Spokane through three distinct drinks. The founding of Spokane Falls in 1873 coincided with significant developments in America’s drinking culture. As the nation expanded westward toward the Pacific, the drinking habits of the thirsty newcomers also evolved.
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 three drinks.
We’ll make and enjoy the drinks chronologically to tell the story of Spokane’s development over time. From the founding years and the changes of the late nineteenth century to the people, places, and events that shaped Spokane and cocktail culture — hello, Prohibition! — in the twentieth century. Our classes blend history and mixology. Taste the history!
Hogwash Whiskey Den’s master mixologist, Simon, will guide you through the ingredients with mixology lessons on using the barkeep’s tools and techniques. Raising the Bar’s resident historian, Renée, shares stories and the history of Spokane.
Tickets are $75 per person. Your ticket includes:

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

The class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepared ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history and the joy of cocktail crafting. Reserve your spot today!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.

Camp Cocktail: The 1960s and 70s
2025-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Hogwash Whiskey Den, 304 W. Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Camp Cocktail is back for summer 2025! You might not remember your 20s, but we do. Join us as we reintroduce you to the drinks of your youth, but with an elevated twist. Dive into the cocktail culture of the 1960s and shake and stir up libations that ushered in the disco fever of the 70s. It was a time of loud music and bright lights. Discover the stories behind the drinks that became popular while sipping and tasting. With Father’s Day in mind, it could be the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for guy—just a thought!
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.
It’s going to be a joyride packed with history and colorful concoctions! Enjoy mixology lessons with Hogwash Whiskey Den’s talented Simon Moorby and Erin Fasbender, and stories and history from Renée Cebula of Raising the Bar.
The cost of our classes has been creeping up over the last 2 years, and we’ve tried to cut our margins so as not to have to increase ticket prices. But alas, tickets will be $84 beginning in June. We appreciate you. Your support over the years of doing these classes has warmed our hearts and pushed us to develop more classes around fun and meaningful topics. If you have any questions, please email Renée at owner@raisingthebarNW.com.
Tickets are $84 per person. Your ticket includes:

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

The class includes a bartending station for each pair of guests, fresh-made and prepared ingredients, and vintage glassware.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, create, and connect over exquisite libations. Join us and be part of a celebration that skillfully blends history and the joy of cocktail crafting. Reserve your spot today!
Purchase tickets HERE!
MUST BE 21 and over. The class is limited to 30 guests.
Find us on Instagram: Raising the Bar
Check us out on Facebook: Hogwash Whiskey Den
