Cocktail Making in Lisbon

Lisbon Cocktail Making

Lisbon is a city that's known for its spirit and vibrant nightlife, and you can't visit this unique destination without enjoying some of the best cocktails around. But instead of just drinking them, how about learning to make them yourselves? With one of our brilliant cocktail masterclasses in Lisbon, you'll learn how to mix up a variety of impressive cocktails, under the watchful eye of a professional mixologist. Best of all, you’ll get to drink your creations once you’ve made them!

Expect to pick up plenty of top tips during your class; whether that’s using crushed or cubed ice, learning which juice and spirit blends perfectly together or discovering which garnish completes what drink. You’ll be taking all your new-found knowledge back home with you and will be whipping up these cocktails for all your friends and family in no time - did someone say pre drinks?

So what are you waiting for? Come along and join us on one of our Lisbon cocktail masterclasses and discover how to make an array of different cocktails, which could include anything from the likes of classic Martinis and Mojitos to Caipirinhas, Strawberry Daiquiris and plenty more!

Birthday, Stag Do or Hen Party Cocktail Making in Lisbon

Celebrate your special occasion in pure style with one of our Lisbon cocktail making experiences! It’s the perfect way to raise a glass and have a totally unforgettable time with your favourites, plus you’ll enjoy some tasty drinks along the way - all made by your own fair hands!

Whether you’re marking a Lisbon hen do, stag weekend or birthday event, then cocktail making is a group experience that everyone will be able to get behind. After all, what’s not to love about making and drinking cocktails?

But of course, you don’t have to be marking something special to enjoy one of these deliciously boozy experiences. They’re also great for weekend getaways with friends and family too! Whatever brings you to Lisbon, why not make your experience go from good to great with one of these top masterclasses?

What To Expect During a Lisbon Cocktail Making Experience

Mixing drinks is an art form, and the best way to learn how is by having a go yourself. That's why we offer a variety of top cocktail making experiences in Lisbon that will leave you feeling like complete pros, even if you've never mixed up a cocktail before! Your exciting, interactive cocktail making experience will be hosted by a friendly, professional mixologist, who’s a real expert in all things cocktail. They’ll start off with a brief introduction to the history of cocktails and their ingredients, before showing you all how it's done with some detailed drink demonstrations. They’ll walk you through the techniques step-by-step and will share their knowledge and best tips along the way. It’ll then be your turn to get behind the bar and get shaking! Once you’re done mixing up each drink, you’ll be able to sit back and enjoy them while chatting with the rest of the group and having a laugh - this is sure to be an unforgettable experience that the whole group will love!

What If I Don't Drink Alcohol?

If you or any members of your group don't drink alcohol, then not to worry as many of our experience providers will be able to offer mocktails. Expect all the same fruity, flavoursome goodness, just without the booze. If you need to switch the cocktails for mocktails, we'd suggest getting in touch with your chosen experience provider in advance to see if this is possible. This can easily be done by submitted an enquiry via Book a Party. You can absolutely enjoy cocktail making in Lisbon even if alcohol is not your thing. These masterclasses are all about good vibes and having fun together, and that definitely extends to mocktail making. You don’t need a drink in your hand to enjoy this experience. Most classes here are very used to mixed groups and are more than happy to swap the spirits for something alcohol free, so everyone can join in without feeling awkward or left out. You will still get the full experience from start to finish. That means shaking, stirring, muddling fresh fruit playing with syrups, juices and even herbs, and learning how to balance flavours so your drinks taste amazing. You’ll usually make two or three mocktails during the session. Trust us, these aren’t boring soft drinks in disguise. They’re colourful, creative drinks that look impressive and taste just as good as any classic cocktail. The best part is that all the fun bits stay exactly the same. You still get the banter with the mixologist host, the group games, loads of tasting moments and the laughs when someone gets a bit over enthusiastic with the shaker. You know you want to show off your shake face! You can still compete, share and compare your creations and enjoy the social side of the masterclass without worrying about overdoing it with booze. Mocktail making in Lisbon is perfect for anyone who does not drink alcohol, is pacing themselves or just fancies something different. You’ll leave with new skills, lots of photos, great memories and the very satisfying feeling of waking up the next day feeling fresh and ready to enjoy the city while you watch all your mates suffer with hangovers! Cheers to that!

What Drinks and Cocktails Are Popular in Lisbon?

The national drink of Portugal is Port Wine, but there’s also a brilliant variety of cocktails that are really popular here too, perfect for enjoying in that gorgeous Lisbon sun! First up, the Caipirinha; sure, it’s originally from Brazil, but this cocktail has gained a lot of popularity in Portugal. If you’ve never had one before, it’s made with Cachaca, (a Brazilian spirit), lime, sugar and ice! Other drinks from Portugal include the Porto Tonic, Poncha and Ginjinha.

Cocktail Making Etiquette

When it comes to a cocktail masterclass, there aren’t loads of strict rules to follow, however we do ask that you and your group show respect to your mixologist host at all times. Give them the space to talk and lead the session and refrain from interrupting - there will be plenty of time for questions after their demonstrations. We’d also say be open minded and be willing to get stuck into the activity and have some fun if games are included during your experience. An absolute no go is pre-drinking and arriving to the experience drunk. Keep it classy and be sure you’re in a fit state for the experience!

What's Next?

The only way to start your night off with a bang is by heading to a great bar and getting your hands dirty as you learn how to make cocktails yourself. This event is perfect for getting everyone involved and suitably tipsy! Ready to enquire? Great! Just complete our short enquiry form for your preferred experience and submit. It's really that easy.