Stl Barkeep’s
Cocktail College
DRINKING IS EASY
DRINKING WELL TAKES AN EDUCATION
Est. 2017
Welcome to Class
STL BARKEEP'S COCKTAIL COLLEGE
Hands-on cocktail classes from the people behind STL Barkeep, The Vandy & Off Elm.
No experience, no textbooks. Just show up thirsty.
WELCOME TO CLASS
Whether you know your way around a mixing glass or you're still wondering why anyone would stir a drink instead of shaking it, we'll meet you where you are.
STL Barkeep's Cocktail College is about more than following recipes. We want you to understand why great cocktails work so you can make better drinks long after class is over.
You'll make the drinks yourself, learn the techniques behind them and — most importantly — drink your homework.
LEARN. SHAKE. STIR. DRINK.
Course Syllabus
COCKTAIL 101
Consider this your first semester.
Cocktail 101 Class invites you to learn the art of cocktail creation. Guided by our expert mixologists, participants learn the fundamentals of balancing flavors, mastering essential techniques and exploring a diverse array of spirits and ingredients. From classic concoctions to innovative contemporary blends, this class offers a hands-on approach, allowing participants to shake, stir, and garnish
90 MINUTES · $60 PER PERSON · 21+
Cocktail 201
beyond the basics
Cocktail 201 explores 4 elements of cocktail culture: the Manhattan, the Martini, the negroni, and a guided vermouth tasting. The class delves into the origins, recipes, and flavor balances of the Manhattan and Martini, including a hands-on cocktail-making session. A vermouth tasting follows featuring a tasting of six styles to highlight how this fortified wine shapes classic cocktails. The final segment focuses on the Negroni, examining its Italian roots, bittersweet profile, and contemporary variations.
BOURBON 101
America's Native Spirit
Get to know America's favorite whiskey.
We'll explore how bourbon is made, what makes it bourbon, how aging and mash bills affect what ends up in your glass, and how to taste whiskey like you know what you're doing.
Along the way, you'll taste your way through different styles of bourbon and learn how one of America's most iconic spirits works behind the bar.
TASTING + EDUCATION · 21+
AGAVE 101
Tequila, Mezcal & Friends
There's a lot more to agave than shots and margaritas.
Explore tequila, mezcal and the world of agave spirits while learning how they're made, what makes them different and why where they're produced matters.
We'll taste through different styles and explore how agave spirits work in cocktails.
TASTING + EDUCATION · 21+
CHOOSE YOUR CAMPUS
Cocktail College is offered at both of our St. Louis-area cocktail bars.
THE VANDY
The Grove
1301 S. Vandeventer Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Join us at The Vandy for an intimate Cocktail College experience in the heart of The Grove.
OFF ELM
Webster Groves
8709 Big Bend Blvd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Cocktail College heads west.
90 MINUTES · $60
PRIVATE COCKTAIL COLLEGE
Cocktail College doesn't have to happen on our schedule.
Book a private Cocktail College experience for your own group at The Vandy, Off Elm, your office, your home or just about anywhere else we can set up a bar.
Private Cocktail College is perfect for corporate outings and team building, birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, client entertainment, holiday parties, friend groups — or just an excuse to get everyone together and drink better.
Want to go beyond Cocktail 101? Our team can work with you to create a class around a particular spirit, cocktail style or theme.
YOUR GROUP. YOUR DATE. YOUR CLASSROOM.