Cocktail Classes
Mondays | Wednesdays | By Appointment
Sign up for a class online through our website or call to reserve your spot. Classes require at least a 24 hour advance reservation. Limited seating is available, with a maximum capacity of 15-20 guests per class.
Class 1
Creator Class
This class is for those who want to dive into the world of classic cocktail styles. A stronger focus on cocktail history and building blocks of cocktail styles, this class sets you up to create perfectly balanced cocktails using 3 of the most traditional cocktail bases: bubbly, mixed, and cream.
Learn to craft the following cocktails:
- Mountain Goat
- Gimlet
- Classic Cream
Class Details:
- The Creator Class starts at 3:00pm
- $60 / person
- 60-90 minutes in length
- Classes are located in the Vail Tasting Room
Same-day cancellations will be charged the full cost of the class. To avoid this charge, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Class 2
Outlaw Class
This class is for those who truly dare to go against the grain and use spirits in unconventional ways. A stronger focus on usage of the Archetype smoked spirits and the difference of barrel-aged and clear alcohols, this class showcases how versatile Archetype spirits can be make cocktails traditionally relegated to whiskeys or tequila/mezcals.
Learn to craft the following cocktails:
- Firebird
- Smoked Margarita
- New Fangled
Class Details:
- The Outlaw Class starts at 3:00pm
- $60 / person
- 60-90 minutes in length
- Classes are located in the Vail Tasting Room
Same-day cancellations will be charged the full cost of the class. To avoid this charge, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Class 3
Magician Class
This class is for those who want to demystify the world of egg-white drinks and the variety of cocktail stylings with that often-misunderstood component. A stronger focus on proportions and textures, this class teaches you how to transform base cocktail styles into concoctions to surprise and delight.
Learn to craft the following cocktails:
- Traditional Collins
- Sour
- Fizz (Classic Fizz, Clover Club, etc.)
Class Details:
- The Magician Class starts at 5:00pm
- $60 / person
- 60-90 minutes in length
- Classes are located in the Vail Tasting Room
Same-day cancellations will be charged the full cost of the class. To avoid this charge, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Class 4
Explorer Class
This class is for those who want to explore classic Archetype cocktails inspired by a wide variety of locations and flavor profiles. A stronger focus on palate, flavor profiles, and elevated home bartending skills, this class explores how to utilize the Archetype Distilled Spirits alongside house-made syrups and bitters to create truly exciting and unique cocktail ideas.
Learn to craft the following cocktails:
- Crossroads
- Comfortably Numb
- Corpse Revival (or Rucksack)
Class Details:
- The Explorer Class starts at 5:00pm
- $60 / person
- 60-90 minutes in length
- Classes are located in the Vail Tasting Room
Same-day cancellations will be charged the full cost of the class. To avoid this charge, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Interested in a Custom Class or Private Event?
Private and semi-private bookings are available for special events or group gatherings. Weekend classes can be arranged at a premium rate.
Join us for a cocktail experience like no other—explore the craft, savor the flavors, and take home the skills to impress your friends.