Mixology 101: Pop Culture Classics in NYC

⭐ Step behind the bar and shake things up with Mixology 101: Pop Culture Classics — a hands-on cocktail class in NYC inspired by your favorite shows, movies, and nostalgic moments. Perfect for 90s kids, fantasy fans, and anime lovers alike!

Highlights
🍫 Make a Reptar Bar–inspired Chocolate-Caramel Alexander with matcha rim and liquid chlorophyll for that signature green tongue.
🎃 Brew up a Pumpkin-Juice Espresso Martini straight from the Harry Potter universe (dairy free).
🥓 Mix a Bacon Pancake Smash — a lemon-mint Whiskey Smash sweetened with brown butter maple and bacon bitters, inspired by Adventure Time.
🍜 Craft an Ichiraku Ramen Old-Fashioned from Naruto, layered with soy-mirin syrup, sesame, miso tincture, and a charred-scallion garnish.
🍸 Learn mixology techniques like muddling, double-straining, and using essential oils from fruit peels.
👩‍🍳 Taste every cocktail on the menu and make your two favorites during the class.

General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Bryant Park Lounge at Residence Inn Marriott Times Square
👤 Age requirement: 21+ only
🔗 Guests will work in pairs, sharing ingredients and equipment. Outside drinks are not allowed.

Description
Get ready to sip your way through pop culture history with Mixology 101: Pop Culture Classics in NYC. This fun and interactive class will guide you through creating four uniquely themed cocktails, each inspired by an iconic fandom — from Rugrats’ nostalgic Reptar Bar to Harry Potter’s magical Pumpkin-Juice Espresso Martini, Adventure Time’s Bacon Pancake Smash, and Naruto’s umami-packed Ichiraku Ramen Old-Fashioned. Your instructor will demonstrate each cocktail, and you’ll get to taste them all before making your two favorites. Along the way, you’ll learn key bartending skills and creative techniques, ensuring you can recreate these drinks at home to wow friends and family. Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or a complete beginner, this experience is as entertaining as it is delicious.