Event Mixology Service – Starting at $450
Make your next event unforgettable with a bespoke cocktail experience curated by Margie Maak and the MMaak Cocktail team. Whether you’re throwing a backyard rager, a garden soirée, or an intimate cocktail hour, we bring the bar—minus the boring.
1 professional bartender for up to 30 guests
2 signature custom cocktail recipes
Up to 3 hours of bartending service + 2-hour setup & breakdown
Consultation + curated shopping list
Cocktail garnish & specialty item sourcing (reimbursed separately)
Custom cocktail signage (chalkboard or framed print)
Client to provide liquor (750ml or 1L bottles), mixers, ice, bar setup, glassware, trash/recycling access, and any desired non-alcoholic beverages.
Additional staff, extra cocktails, decor, and bar rentals available upon request.
Cocktail tastings before your event
Custom bar menu display
Signature cocktail taps (cider, spritz, etc.)
Bar or ice well rental
Pop-up tent & lighting
Edible flowers & cocktail fountains
Full glassware service (standard or vintage)
Hydration & non-alcoholic bar setups
Themed bar decor + lawn games
Smoked cocktails station
Mobile sink or generator rental for outdoor events
Want more than two cocktails? We’ve got recipes for days. Just let us know.
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Shake, Stir, Learn.
Whether you're looking to host a memorable party, elevate your team’s happy hour, or educate your bartenders—this customizable cocktail class experience brings the skills (and the fun) to you.
Virtual Classes (great for corporate events or long-distance parties)
Private In-Person Parties (birthday, bachelorette, holiday, etc.)
Brand Activations (teach guests to mix cocktails with your product line)
Bartender Trainings (staff-focused classes to improve speed, technique, and menu knowledge)
3 signature cocktails taught step-by-step
All recipes, tools, and shopping suggestions provided
A focus on shaking, stirring, garnish, balance, and storytelling
Flexible formatting: interactive demos, hands-on builds, or both
Instruction by Margie Maak – industry pro, mixology coach, and crowd favorite
Custom-branded handouts
Ingredient kits for virtual guests
Sponsor integration or staff curriculum
Theme development (e.g., Point Break, Women’s Cocktail History, Tiki, etc.)
Add to Cart then complete the form with your event details. We’ll follow up with availability and a tailored quote.
Starts at $300
Pricing varies by class type, guest count, and location. Final quote will be provided after submitting the form.
$75 per guest
A hands-on cocktail lab taught live at Gioia Mia in Montclair. Learn to build, shake, and stir three classic cocktail styles using real bar technique and restaurant mise en place.
Price is per guest.
Booking for a couple or small group? Select multiple quantities at checkout.
Website bookings bypass Airbnb fees.
This is a guided, technique-forward cocktail lab taught at the bar inside Gioia Mia. The focus is on how working bartenders actually execute during service, not rigid recipes or trends.
You’ll learn measuring, balance, dilution, shaking, stirring, garnish, pacing, and clean finish using professional tools and a real restaurant setup.
You will make three cocktails based on classic builds:
One built cocktail
One shaken cocktail
One stirred, spirit-forward cocktail
Rather than locking you into specific recipes, the class teaches how these core structures work so you can confidently customize drinks to your own tastes, seasonally or anytime. We’ll talk through how to adjust sweetness, acidity, spirit choice, and flavor direction both at home and when ordering at bars.
Every drink includes a non-alcoholic build so all guests can fully participate.
I provide all citrus, syrups, garnishes, bitters, soda, tonic, sparkling cider, espresso components, and all bar tools for up to four guests. Guests bring their own spirits or non-alcoholic alternatives.
Gioia Mia’s full menu is available during class. Food, espresso, tea, and other non-alcoholic beverages may be ordered through your server and enjoyed throughout the session.
Ideal for couples, friends, small groups, or anyone who wants real cocktail knowledge without the chaos.
$75 per guest
Couples: select quantity 2
Small groups (3–4 guests): select quantity 3 or 4
Groups larger than 4, corporate bookings, or private buyouts should email
MMaakCocktail@gmail.com
A booking of 4 guests functions as a private class at the bar.
Sundays and Mondays are available for full bar buyouts.
Select your date here:
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