The Association's Cocktail Classes

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The Association's Cocktail Classes

CLASS BY ASSOCIATION offers cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to delve deeper and refine their cocktail knowledge.

By The Association

When and where

Date and time

August 6, 2021 · 8pm - December 30 · 9pm PDT

Location

The Association 110 E 6th Street Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90014

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

CLASS BY ASSOCIATION offers cocktail enthusiasts an opportunity to delve deeper and refine their knowledge of cocktails. Classes explore bar basics, tools and techniques as well as individual spirits, their history and use in classic and contemporary cocktails.

The Association hosts the one-hour class every Friday & Saturday from 8pm - 9pm.

All classes are $45 per person and include:

• 1-hour PRIVATE cocktail class

• Tasting of 3-4 craft cocktails

• Social Hours 9-10:30pm with special cocktail pricing

For optimized enjoyment, we limit classes to 25 seats.

Registration is required for participation. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable for different dates.

For additional inquiries, please email farah@circa93.com.  

SCHEDULE

MAY

FRIDAY 5/5 -- CINCO DE MAYO (2 SESSIONS: 6PM & 8PM) 🇲🇽 Tequilas & Mezcal cocktails... this day does not need an explanation but it does need an extra celebration! So we will be offering 2 seatings, at 6:00pm and at 8:00pm.

SATURDAY 5/6 -- FIRE 🔥 Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

FRIDAY 5/12 -- GIN Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktails. Here we will showcase the different types and flavor profiles and how to use them to your advantage.

SATURDAY 5/13 -- SPICY (New) 🌶 Love your spicy cocktails? There's more out there than just spicy margaritas. Learn about some of the most popular spicy cocktails of today.

FRIDAY 5/19 -- RUM Arguably the most diverse spirit in the world, here we will explore all the different types of rum around the world, and their use in the vastly different cocktails that benefit and bloom from their every spice and nuance.

SATURDAY 5/20 -- COCKTAILS AROUND THE WORLD 🌏 Think of it like a really cool foreign exchange program. Here we explore some of the national cocktails and local libations from countries around the world.

FRIDAY 5/26 -- TEQUILA You've been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

SATURDAY 5/27 -- MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COCKTAILS This weekend is all about backyard barbecues, beach days & day drinking. Learn about popular cocktails to celebrate this long weekend with friends.

JUNE

FRIDAY 6/2 -- FIRE 🔥 Our most popular class, here we will show you the secrets of our famous old fashioned on fire, as well as other techniques to impress all your friends at your next party. We’ll bring the fire extinguishers.

SATURDAY 6/3 -- TIKI The origins of these “Island” style cocktails may surprise you. Come for the fresh flavors, stay for the rum… lots and lots of rum.

FRIDAY 6/9 -- BOURBON COCKTAILS We will explore the extensive world of bourbon cocktails -- indisputably our favorite spirit at The Association.. and you'll find out why during this class!

SATURDAY 6/10 -- COFFEE COCKTAILS ☕️ Espresso martinis are all the rage nowadays... learn about this and other delicious coffee inspired cocktails you'll love.

FRIDAY 6/16 -- MEZCAL A look at our neighbor to the south and their amazing, artisanal, magical spirit of Mezcal (the origins of tequila), and all it's different varietals.

SATURDAY 6/17 -- BARTENDERS CHOICE - Wanna know what we are drinking? (Off the clock of course)

FRIDAY 6/23 -- GIN Gin is one of the most versatile spirits for cocktails. Here we will showcase the different types and flavor profiles and how to use them to your advantage.

SATURDAY 6/24 -- SPRING COCKTAILS 🌸 Enjoy the warmer temperatures with these Spring-inspired cocktails featuring fresh herbs, florals, seasonal fruits, lighter spirits... treat your tastebuds to these new recipes!

FRIDAY 6/30 -- TEQUILA You've been drinking the wrong tequila, let us show you the way. Here we discuss the different aging processes and flavor profiles that makes this spirit one of the most popular in the world… and for good reason.

SATURDAY 7/1 -- INDEPENDENCE COCKTAILS 🇺🇸 These are the "it" cocktails you'll be drinking this 4th of July weekend... The perfec sips to enjoy at that BBQ, pool party or camping trip.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! - Perfect as gifts!

To purchase a gift certificate, choose any date and purchase the Gift Certificate Ticket option.

Gift certificates don't have to be purchased for a specific date. Any gift certificate is redeemable for any future date. NOT APPLICABLE FOR SAME-DAY CLASSES. The recipient simply has to email farah@circa93.com to select their date.

About the organizer

Organized by
The Association
Established in 2008 The Association, located in the historic Bank District in Downtown, LA, is a low-key, NYC-style lounge, offering classic cocktails in a warm and inviting ambiance.Shielded on the subterranean level of the Pacific Electric Lofts building, The Association's exterior is simply represented by its unique black door with a brass lion head knocker. It is dimly lit and strategically split in two sections--the bar and the lounge area--offering guests variety in space and atmosphere. The musical taste of the venue is considered eclectic, ranging from classic rock to disco, alternative, new age and loungeThe lounge is characterized by its intimate leather banquettes, mirrored light fixtures, brass ornaments and Vegas casino--style, regal carpets.

The Association's cocktail menu, conceptualized by San Francisco based consultant Kent Howard and owner Ashley Joyce, consists of an impressive list of classic concoctions such as America's first-ever created cocktail, the "Sazerac".