The Association Cocktail Classes at The Association – Los Angeles, CA

CLASS BY ASSOCIATION offers cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to delve deeper and refine their knowledge of cocktails. Classes explore bar basics, tools and techniques as well as individual spirits, their history and use in classic and contemporary cocktails.

The Association hosts the one-hour class every Fridays & Saturdays from 8pm-9pm.

All classes are $45 per person and include:

• 1-hour PRIVATE cocktail class

• Tasting of 3-4 craft cocktails

• Social Hours 9-10:30pm with special cocktail pricing

For optimized enjoyment, we limit classes to 25 seats.

Registration is required for participation. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for different dates.

For additional inquiries, please email farah@circa93.com.

SCHEDULE

JUNE

FRIDAY 6/5 – POOLSIDE COCKTAILS This class is all about fun in the sun! We showcase the most refreshing drinks to pair with a day outside by the pool. With the cocktails we show you here, your next pool party will be sure to have people cooling off in style.

SATURDAY 6/6 – FIRE Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

FRIDAY 6/12 – TEQUILA You’ve been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

SATURDAY 6/13 – COFFEE Espresso martinis are all the rage nowadays… learn about this and other delicious coffee inspired cocktails you’ll love.

FRIDAY 6/19 – GIN Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktails. Here we will showcase the different types and flavor profiles and how to use them to your advantage.

SATURDAY 6/20 – COCKTAILS ACROSS THE WORLD Think of it like a really cool foreign exchange program. Here we explore some of the national cocktails and local libations from countries around the world.

FRIDAY 6/20 – TIKI The origins of these “Island” style cocktails may surprise you. Come for the fresh flavors, stay for the rum… lots and lots of rum.

SATURDAY 6/27 – SUMMER COCKTAILS ☀️ Warmer temperatures beg for refreshing cocktails. Gin, vodka, tequilas… lighter spirits, lighter mixers and fruits that naturally keep you cool all summer long.

JULY

FRIDAY 7/3 – RUM Arguably the most diverse spirit in the world, here we will explore all the different types of rum around the world, and their use in the vastly different cocktails that benefit and bloom from their every spice and nuance.

SATURDAY 7/4 – COCKTAILS ACROSS AMERICA This class will take us from New Orleans, to New York to California and everywhere in between. Come taste the history of the US’s expansive cocktail culture.

FRIDAY 7/10 – SPICY Love your spicy cocktails? There’s more out there than just spicy margaritas. Learn about some of the most popular spicy cocktails of today.

SATURDAY 7/11 – TEQUILA You’ve been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

FRIDAY 7/17 – FIRE Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

SATURDAY 7/18 – MEZCAL A look at our neighbor to the south and their amazing, artisanal, magical spirit of Mezcal (the origins of tequila), and all it’s different varietals.

FRIDAY 7/24 – WHISKEY We will explore the extensive world of whiskey cocktails. These cocktails come from all over the world and are exclusively from grain spirits. We will trace back to the origin of how this liquor came to be and how it is being used in modern drinks to this very day.

SATURDAY 7/25 – BARTENDERS CHOICE Wanna know what we are drinking? (Off the clock of course)

FRIDAY 7/31 – COCKTAILS AT HOME Whether you are hosting a party or just want to show off a drink at another friend’s home this class will give you the tools to make drinks that are both easy to make and tasty as well. We will go over the best drinks, techniques with kitchen home tools and even what you should stock your bar with. 

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! – Perfect as gifts!

To purchase a gift certificate, choose any date and purchase the Gift Certificate Ticket option.

Gift certificates don’t have to be purchased for a specific date. Any gift certificate is redeemable for any future date. NOT APPLICABLE FOR SAME-DAY CLASSES. The recipient simply has to email farah@circa93.com to select their date.