Drink

It’s Party Season! and this Cuban salsa class is perfect for beginners who want to learn to swivel and sway the Salsa way.  Harold and Megan will take you on a dancing journey into Salsa, this class will cover basic moves and techniques to give you the confidence to dance the night away at any Latin party!.

Viva Cuba!

So, you thought travel had come to a halt. Hell –No! Grab your hat and come on this virtual tour of Cuba with a pair of locals and enjoy a true Cuban holiday experience (from the comfort of your home).

As we travel through Cuba together you will be offered an insights into the country’s fascinating and turbulent history, enjoy a taste of salsa dancing, sip a mojito (optional: ingredients below) and enjoy a touch of rumba. You will also gain some tips on how to overcome the challenges of Cuba such as lack of infrastructure, transport, medical supplies and food (for future planning?).

After this virtual tour you will be ready to take on Cuba once all borders are back open.

Viva la Cuba!

Join us for an evening of storied cocktails suitable for Halloween drinking!

The success of some cocktails often depends on the names their creators give them – evocative names like Corpse Reviver or Zombie. Luckily for us, some of these drinks have stood the test of time and can still be easily ordered today at cocktail bars around the world!

Come along and hear about a few of these devilishly good drinks and even try your hand at making two if you like!

Ever wanted to make your own Kombucha at home but have a bunch of questions or don’t know where to start? This tasty cook a long session is for you! From brewing to bottling and everything in between, we’ve got you covered in this fun and informative class.

Would it surprise you to know that classical music and wine get on very well together?  But both the world of classical music and the world of wine can prove intimidating to newcomers.  The complicated jargon and far-fetched analogies to describe them only make us feel not educated enough to really appreciate them.   But guess what?  Enjoying concerts or a fine wine is easy and does not require any specialist knowledge.  Both exist for our enjoyment and you don’t need to be a connoisseur or snob at all!  Everything is shut for a few weeks so your living room can now act as both a concert hall and wine bar.

Melbourne has become the coffee capital of the world and we all have our chosen barista and even our favourite roast… but how are we all faring making our own coffee at home? What method is best for your preferred type of brew and budget? How can you get the best extraction/flavour in your kitchen? Join Tommy in this rare Saturday morning class and learn about the various devices for making coffee at home along with some coffee basics, roasting styles and practical tips for your perfect tasting cup of coffee.

Have you had a breakup with tequila?  Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones that skipped the messy teenage and university years of poor quality tequila in Taco Bill fishbowls.  Internationally, craft cocktail bar menus now feature more and more tequila cocktails.  Meanwhile, agave spirits are gaining traction as a new focus area for high quality spirit production to compete with boutique gins and rums.  Come join us on a tasty but classy trip to try some refreshing tequila drinks.

Learn how to make easy, achievable but delicious classic cocktails at home. This class features a selection of curated drinks using a quality gin of your choice. It will also highlight either a homemade jam or your choice of a high quality commercial jam. You’ll have the opportunity to ask advice from a cocktail aficionado on tips for equipping your home with the necessary tools and knowledge to make some great cocktails.

Cocktail Tour de France – Brandy, Cognac, Cointreau and Grand Marnier. To celebrate the end of the Tour de France 2020 (with later than usual dates), let’s go on a cocktail Tour de France using French ingredients such as brandy, Cognac, Cointreau and Grand Marnier. Join us to learn about, make and taste 3 historical and classic drinks dating from 1878, 1887, 1919!

Move over Quarantinis, – this session is about whiskey sours.  A highly adaptable 3 ingredient drink that is easily made and goes down just as easy.  Join us for this  informative happy hour celebrating a drink that has survived through many pandemics so you can too.