Oaxaca: Mixology Workshop with Organic Mezcal
A two-hour workshop where travelers learn to mix cocktails with organic mezcal. Participants prepare their own drinks and pick up technique along the way.
from $54.26 per guest.
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This two-hour workshop in central Oaxaca teaches you to make mezcal cocktails with organically grown regional ingredients. The session is run by Etnofood from Xicoténcatl 609 in the Centro of Oaxaca de Juárez, and it runs in English or Spanish. You start by learning to make cocktail bases, then move into mixing your own drink.
The ingredients table is where it gets unusual. Alongside fruits, juices and syrups there are herbs, aromatic plants, flowers, branches, exotic wood sticks and, for the daring, insects. The instructor walks the group through how each ingredient combines with alcohol and syrups, and the workshop also covers the history of mixology and where it is heading. By the end you have created your own cocktail and take home printed recipes, with three wild mezcals included.
It suits travellers who want an interactive evening rather than a passive tasting. Bring a jacket, as the listing suggests, and note that food is not included and outside food is not allowed.
A few practical points will help you get the most from the evening.
Common issues. The workshop does not include food, transportation or gratuities, so you need to arrange your own dinner and get yourself to the Centro address. One reviewer found the drinks basic and said promised photos were never sent, so manage expectations on extras like that. Anyone expecting a full meal or a bar crawl should look elsewhere; this is a focused cocktail workshop.
No. Food, transportation and gratuities are all excluded, and bringing outside food is not allowed. Eat before or after the session.
The workshop takes place at Xicoténcatl 609 in the Centro of Oaxaca de Juárez. Pickup is not included, so you make your own way there.
The workshop lasts 2 hours. That covers the mezcal tasting, the instruction on cocktail bases, and the mixing of your own drinks.
A master mixologist, three wild mezcals, printed recipes, all the ingredients to create your cocktails, and a sensory guide. Not included are food, transportation and optional gratuities.
The listing recommends a jacket. Everything you need for mixing is provided.
Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for the current terms before you reserve.
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