Cocktail Making

A Head Mixologist introduces the essential techniques before teams move to their own mobile mixing stations. Participants prepare familiar cocktails, experiment with ingredients and eventually create an original drink to present to the judges.

No. The session begins with demonstrations of the three principal mixing techniques, giving beginners the knowledge they need before the competition begins. Guidance remains available as teams develop their own recipes.

Each purpose-built station includes the bar equipment and ingredients required for the activity. Depending on the chosen drinks, this can include spirits, liqueurs, juices, fruit, herbs, mixers, bitters and plenty of ice.

They do both. Participants first practise their new techniques by making recognised favourites before using what they have learned to design an original cocktail with its own flavour, appearance and name.

Teams present their signature creation to the Head Mixologist. Drinks are assessed on their name, appearance, originality and—most importantly—taste, so a clever concept still needs to produce something the judges genuinely enjoy.

Yes. Non-alcoholic cocktails can be included so that people who do not drink alcohol can still mix, taste and compete. Requirements should be discussed in advance to ensure the right ingredients are available.

The mobile mixing stations can transform a suitable function room, hotel or event space into a temporary cocktail bar. The setup travels to venues across the UK, subject to the practical requirements of the chosen location.

The complete activity lasts approximately two to three hours. It works well as an afternoon corporate team-building session or as an entertaining bridge between a conference and an evening event.

Cocktail Making is suitable for approximately 5 to 150 participants. Larger groups are divided between mixing stations, keeping the experience practical and ensuring everyone has an opportunity to contribute.

Teams need to balance flavour, create a name, refine the presentation and deliver their final pitch. This gives creative thinkers and confident presenters just as much opportunity to contribute as the colleagues handling the shakers.