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Winter Cocktail Classes – Live at Gioia Mia

$75.00

Cocktail Lab at Gioia Mia

$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.

About the Class

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.

Pricing and Group Size

$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

Private Class Option

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:
https://calendar.app.google/L4bdTg7eUMbJeCVWA

Purchase completes your booking.

Cocktail Lab at Gioia Mia

$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.

About the Class

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.

Pricing and Group Size

$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

Private Class Option

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:
https://calendar.app.google/L4bdTg7eUMbJeCVWA

Purchase completes your booking.

What’s Included

All citrus, syrups, garnishes, and bitters
Soda, tonic, sparkling cider
Non-alcoholic spirit options available on site
Three guided cocktail builds
Step-by-step instruction focused on classic cocktail structure
Professional bar tools provided for use (up to four guests)
Take-home PDF with recipes, technique notes, and shopping links
Use of Gioia Mia’s glassware during class

What You Bring

Your chosen spirits such as vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, or non-alcoholic alternatives
Optional mixers or spirits you personally want to test

Preferred Spirit Brands

These match the class builds and are beginner-friendly.

Vodka: Weber Ranch, Belvedere
Gin: Hendrick’s, Brooklyn Gin
Tequila: Milagro Silver
Bourbon: Wild Turkey 101, Great Jones

Delivery option:
The Wine Guys in Montclair deliver directly to Gioia Mia.

Class Flow

Intro and setup
Build cocktail: measuring and balance
Shaken cocktail: aeration and dilution
Stirred cocktail: spirit-forward structure
Technique lab and customization discussion
Wrap and photos

Parking and Arrival

Montclair street parking is metered until 7pm. Free after 7pm.

Closest decks:
• Midtown Parking Deck – 202 Glenridge Ave
• Valley & Bloom Garage – 34 Valley Road
• Bay Street Deck – 21 Pine Street
• North Fullerton Deck – 10 N. Fullerton Ave
• Metered parking along Bloomfield Avenue

Inside, ask for Margie or “The Cocktail Class.”

Tap water is provided automatically.
Guests can order food, espresso, or tea during class through their server.

Optional Add-Ons

Email to book

Custom-branded recipe cards
Mocktail-only private class
Add a fourth drink
Corporate team-building format
Private bar buyout
Photo add-on

FAQ

Is alcohol provided?
No. New Jersey law requires guests to bring their own spirits. Delivery is allowed.

Are tools provided?
Yes. All bar tools are provided for use during class for up to four guests.

Can we order food?
Yes. Gioia Mia’s full menu is available during class.

How many people can attend?
This class is optimized for 2–4 guests seated at the bar.

Can this be booked outside Gioia Mia?
Yes. Off-site private classes are available.

Do you offer zero-proof options?
Yes. All drinks include non-alcoholic builds.