Crafting cocktails or mocktails in a virtual setting provides more than just drinks—it creates an interactive, engaging experience that fosters teamwork and strengthens connections. Here’s why these classes work so well for virtual team-building.
Breaks the Ice and Builds Social Connections
Mixology classes encourage casual conversation, which helps break down social barriers. As participants share their creations, swap ingredient tips, and toast to their efforts, it opens up space for organic interactions. This relaxed setting allows team members to bond beyond work tasks, strengthening relationships essential for effective teamwork.
Inclusive and Adaptable for Everyone
One of the best things about mixology is its versatility. Classes often include mocktail alternatives so everyone can participate, regardless of personal preferences or dietary restrictions. With easy-to-source ingredients, participants can make a drink they feel comfortable with, ensuring no one feels left out.
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Engages Creativity and Problem-Solving
Creating unique cocktails encourages employees to tap into their creative side. Experimenting with flavors, garnishes, and presentations becomes a fun challenge, especially when participants improvise with what’s available in their kitchens. This playful problem-solving mirrors teamwork dynamics in the workplace, helping teams practice adaptability.
Provides a Shared Sense of Achievement
Completing a cocktail-making session leaves participants with more than just a drink in hand—it creates a shared sense of accomplishment. Team members can proudly present their finished creations to the group, fostering a positive atmosphere of support and recognition. This shared success strengthens group cohesion.
Easy to Organize and Host Virtually
Virtual mixology classes are straightforward to coordinate. Ingredient lists can be shared in advance, or kits can be mailed directly to participants. A professional mixologist guides the class via video, making the experience interactive and seamless. With everyone participating in their own space, these sessions feel personal and collective.
Boosts Morale and Offers Stress Relief
Mixology sessions are as much about relaxation as they are about learning. Mixing, shaking, and sipping offers a break from the usual work routine and helps employees unwind. Ending the session with a toast creates a celebratory vibe, leaving teams refreshed and recharged.
Conclusion
Mixology classes provide the perfect blend of creativity, interaction, and relaxation for virtual teams. By engaging employees in a shared, lighthearted experience, these classes foster better communication, build stronger connections, and boost morale. A mixology class is a recipe for success for organizations looking to strengthen remote teams.
Most Popular Virtual Mixology Team-Building Events
Make three different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make cocktails great! You'll first learn a bit of mixology history, bar tools (and substitutions), and key skills. Then you'll move on to how to master three craft cocktails:
- The Day Dream: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Lemon garnish
- 5:00 Somewhere: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Elderflower liqueur, lemon garnish, dehydrated flowers
- Pretty Rad: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, hibiscus ginger beer, lemon garnish, edible glitter, cocktail umbrella, glow stick
After this private cocktail-making class, you'll become the master of your home bar!
Relax and create together with our classic Paint & Sip event! Everyone will receive a bottle of wine and an acrylic painting kit, learn the techniques to paint a beautiful image of your choosing, and then toast to a fun and relaxing event! It's easy, fun, and totally stress-free. This activity is designed for beginners and has something for all skill levels.
Make three different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make cocktails great! You'll first learn a bit of mixology history, bar tools (and substitutions), and key skills. Then you'll move on to how to master three craft cocktails:
- Wonderland—Vodka, Holiday Syrup, Lemon Juice, Holiday Magic
- Let It Snowman—Tequila, Lemon Juice, Holiday Syrup, Licor 43, Cinnamon Stick, Cherry, Powdered Sugar
- Elf Fell Off the Shelf—Whiskey, Holiday Syrup, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer, Spices
Enjoy these holiday drinks with your remote colleagues!
Virtual Guacamole & Margaritas (BYO Materials)
Learn to make the perfect guacamole and shake up refreshing margaritas in this fun and interactive workshop. Join our professional chef in a team building experience that will leave you with new culinary skills and a delicious treat to enjoy.
Make 3 different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make mocktails great! You'll first learn a bit of mixology history, bar tools (and substitutions), and key skills. Then you'll move on to how to master three craft mocktails:
- The Day Dream: Flavored soda, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Lemon garnish
- 5:00 Somewhere: Flavored soda, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Elderflower liqueur, lemon garnish, dehydrated flowers
- Pretty Rad: Flavored soda, seasonal syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, lemon garnish, edible glitter, cocktail umbrella, glow stick
Enjoy these tasty non-alcoholic drinks during happy hour with your colleagues!
Virtual Mixology (BYO Materials)
Master the art of mixology and take your cocktail-making skills to the next level with a private cocktail-making class. Learn about various spirits and essential bar tools, and create three classic cocktails of your choice for an unforgettable team building experience.
Embark on a sparkling soiree, where you'll master the art of crafting two elegant spritzes and discover the effervescent world of this delightful aperitif. Dive into an effervescent exploration of spritz culture, essential mixology tools (plus artful substitutes), and key techniques. Then, let the effervescent elegance commence with these signature concoctions:
- Aperitivo Spritz—Prosecco, Aperitivo Select, Club Soda, Dehydrated Orange
- French 77—Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon, Prosecco, Dehydrated Lemon
After this exclusive spritz symphony, you'll be the master of your own home bar, ready to regale guests with tales of bubbly elegance!
Virtual Mixology: Vodka Cocktails
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind vodka workshop, where you'll craft three vodka-fueled cocktails while exploring the intriguing world of this versatile spirit. Dive into a spirited exploration of vodka's global influence, crucial mixology tools (plus inventive alternatives) and essential techniques. Then, let the mixing marvels unfold with these signature concoctions:
- Lollipop—Vodka, Blackberry Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon, Dehydrated Lemon, Dum
- Cosmic—Vodka, Blackberry Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon, Gran Gala, Dehydrated Lemon, Pink Sugar, Space Dust
- Mr. Bubble—Vodka, Blackberry Pomegranate Syrup, Lemon, Grapefruit Bubbles, Tiny Umbrella, Dehydrated Lemon
After this exclusive vodka voyage, you'll reign as the czar of your own home vodka bar, poised to dazzle guests with your newfound mixology finesse!
Virtual Mixology: Rum Cocktails
Set sail on a rum-soaked journey, where you'll concoct three tantalizing elixirs and uncover the secrets of this Caribbean treasure. Begin with an introduction to rum's storied past, essential mixology tools (plus crafty alternatives) and key techniques. Then, let the tropical symphony begin with these signature concoctions:
- South Point—Rum, Gingerbread Syrup, Lime, Dehydrated Lime
- Isla Bonita—Rum, Gingerbread Syrup, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Nutmeg, Dehydrated Lime
- Tropic Thunder—Rum, Gingerbread Syrup, Lime, Ginger Beer, Nutmeg, Dehydrated Lime, Glitter, Tiny Umbrella
After this exclusive rum voyage, you'll commandeer your home bar with the finesse of a seasoned captain, ready to regale your crew with tales of tropical libations!
Discover the world of tequila like a pro in our virtual tasting event. Join us for a fun and interactive session where a tequila expert will guide you through the tasting process and teach you all about the different types of tequila, resulting in a team-building experience like no other.
In this private wine-tasting workshop, we'll cover wine basics such as varietal, tasting techniques, region/history, everyday wine appreciation tips, and more. No experience or familiarity with wine is required. Participants will have the option to taste along with the instructor, get and give live feedback and ask any questions!
Virtual American Whiskey Tasting
Taste like a whiskey professional with this American Whiskey Tasting experience, in which you'll embark on a guided tour of the many faces of America's native spirit. In this virtual event, a whiskey pro will guide you through how to taste spirits and enable you to get the most out of your whiskey experience while sharing best practices, important facts, and some fun conversational history.
Explore the complex flavors that showcase Belgian craft brewing in our virtual beer-tasting experience. The Belgian brewing tradition creates some of the world's most unique beers. In this virtual event, you'll learn about Belgium's rich brewing history by tasting a variety of exceptional beers. You will come away with an appreciation for the effort that goes into brewing them.
Virtual Apple Pie w/ optional Appletini (BYO Materials)
Learn how to make a classic apple pie from scratch and enjoy mixing and sipping on an apple martini with your team. Gain the benefits of team building while creating delicious fall treats.
Virtual Mixology: Mezcal Cocktails
Embark on a mezcal-infused adventure, where you'll craft three spectacular libations while delving into the mesmerizing world of this smoky elixir. Begin with a spirited exploration of mezcal's rich heritage, then learn about essential bar tools (plus clever substitutes) and key techniques. Finally, let the mixing magic begin with these signature concoctions:
- Bring the Heat—Mezcal, Strawberry Syrup, Lime, Dehydrated Orange
- Spirit World—Mezcal, Strawberry Syrup, Lime, Cocoa, Licor 43, Dehydrated Orange
- Taza de Magia—Mezcal, Strawberry Syrup, Lime, Club Soda, Glow Stick, Tajin, Dehydrated Orange, “Magic.”
Virtual Sparkling Cocktails (BYO Materials)
Calling all Prosecco lovers! Shake up your team building with a private workshop led by a seasoned mixologist where you'll learn how to make three delicious sparkling wine cocktails, including classic French 75, Air Mail, and Nectarine and Blackberry Sparkling Cocktail. Get ready to impress your colleagues with your newfound mixology skills and enjoy a fun and interactive event that will leave your team feeling festive and celebratory.
Virtual Taro Bubble Tea Making
Indulge in the art of Taro Bubble Tea making with our DIY kit! Join our private workshop led by a professional chef, where all the ingredients will be shipped directly to you, for a fun and delicious team-building experience.
Virtual Premium Bourbon Tasting
Experience a unique team building event where you can taste and learn about bourbon. With a selection of premium bourbons and guidance from our resident spirits expert, this educational and fun workshop is perfect for both bourbon enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Virtual Make-Your-Own Mocktails
Master the art of crafting delicious alcohol-free beverages and bond with your friends, family, or colleagues in this interactive workshop led by a professional mixologist. With all ingredients shipped to each participant, including a mocktails kit and additional tools required, you'll have everything you need to create three refreshing mocktails and enhance your team building experience.
Immerse yourself in India's rich flavors and vibrant culture with our Chai Tea-Making team-building event. Join our private workshop led by a professional chef and instructor, where you'll learn to create this traditional drink and experience team-building like never before.
Virtual Brown Sugar Bubble Tea
This interactive DIY kit teaches you how to make your own delicious brown sugar bubble tea at home. Join our private workshop led by a professional chef and instructor and receive all the ingredients you need to create this popular Taiwanese drink. Perfect for team building and a fun activity to enjoy with friends or family.
Celebrate the season with a virtual Coquito-making experience, where you'll craft a creamy, non-alcoholic version of this beloved Puerto Rican holiday drink. Learn about its rich cultural history while following step-by-step instructions to create a delicious coconut-based treat. Perfect for all skill levels, this event is a great way to bring a tropical twist to your festivities.