The ‘Rookie’ seminars are designed for those cocktail enthusiasts who want to impress their family and friends at home. The classes are a mix of hands-on and demonstration. Students are able to sample six different cocktails and are expertly guided to make two of their choosing. Snacks are provided. Classes run for two hours from 5:30pm–7:30pm Tuesdays & Sundays. Classes include:
•Classic Cocktails 101
•Gin & Gin Cocktails
•Contemporary Cocktails & Food Pairing
•How to Stock your Home Bar & Throw a Cocktail Party
•Whiskey & Whiskey Cocktails
•Rum & Rum Cocktails
•Tequila & Tequila Cocktails
•Vodka & Vodka Cocktails
•Diamond Favourites
•Classics #2
Price: $90
I sent my husband to take a class here on a recent visit to Vancouver. He loved it! Each student has their own bar set-up. You get to see 6 cocktails demoed (and taste mini-versions of all), then make two cocktails of your choice.
You are given a nice set of printed recipe cards with instructions for all the drinks – and we’re talking craft cocktails (who knew that a proper whiskey sour had egg white in it?) not some slap-dash, slosh it together deal.
The Diamond is one of the hot spots on Vancouver’s Gastown scene, worth a visit even if you don’t take a class.