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SUMMARY:From Russian with Love: Vodka Cocktail Class
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis 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.\nWhether 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.\nRaise 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.\nTickets are $84 per person (plus Eventbrite fee and tax). Your ticket includes:\n\nThree crafted drinks\nMixology and history lessons\nAppetizers\nA cocktail recipe booklet\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE!\nMUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE\nMust be 21 or older. Class limited to 30 guests.
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/from-russian-with-love-vodka-cocktail-class/
LOCATION:Hogwash Whiskey Den\, 304 W. Pacific Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cocktail Class,Mixology Class
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SUMMARY:Bars\, Booze\, & Saloons: 100 Years of Lilac City Drinking History
DESCRIPTION:Spokane Preservation Advocates 2026 Lecture Series\nBars\, Booze\, and Saloons: 100 Years of Lilac City Drinking History\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026Doors 5:30 PM | Lecture 6:00 PMMontvale Event Center\, Second Floor (Ella’s Theatre & Library Lounge)Purchase your $20 ticket here \nFrom frontier saloons to cocktail lounges\, Spokane’s drinking history has been part of city life from the very beginning. Join Spokane Preservation Advocates for an evening exploring how American drinking culture took root in early Spokan Falls\, weathered the push and pull of Prohibition\, and evolved in the post-war years. \nHistorian Renée Cebula will trace Spokane’s bar and cocktail history through the Golden Age of American drinking\, focusing on the establishments and eras that shaped where people gathered and how those spaces reflected broader changes in the city. \nDoors open at 5:30 PM\, with the lecture beginning at 6:00 PM\, followed by audience Q&A. A no-host bar will be available throughout the evening. \nTickets HERE! 
URL:https://raisingthebarnw.com/event/bars-booze-saloons-100-years-of-lilac-city-drinking-history/
LOCATION:Montvale Event Center\, Spokane\, WA\, 1019 W. 1st Ave\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
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