Get ahead of the game and get your plans sorted for your annual festive shindig with our 2026 Christmas party ideas. Wondering what to do with your hard-working team this year? Looking for something fun to do with your friends and loved ones? Say hello to our flavourful range of cocktail classes – the ultimate way to have fun with your co-workers or nearest and dearest!
Our cocktail making classes are light hearted and interactive and could be just what you need to celebrate with your group this year.
From sessions specially designed for team bonding to relaxed non-alcoholic mixology masterclasses for your annual family do, whatever you’re looking for in a festive shindig, we’ve got something for you — and of course, your Christmas crew!
Why opt for a cocktail making class for your 2026 Christmas party?
There’s only one thing that goes together better than cocktails and Christmas parties — and that’s cocktail making and Christmas parties! From the fun of shaking up bespoke concoctions for your favourite colleague to the sweet taste of achievement after perfecting a flair bottle toss, a cocktail making class is sure to get the good times flowing.
Whether you’re a remote team getting together for the first time or a group of friends reuniting over the festive season, a Christmas cocktail making party is a great way to break the ice (both figuratively and literally!). With a fun and immersive task at hand and a charismatic host dishing out top industry tips, each member of your group is sure to feel engaged and relaxed as they chat, laugh and shake their way to cocktail heaven.
Not only is a cocktail making experience a great way to engage your friends, family or co-workers, it also offers something a little bit different. If you’re looking to host a party that’s unlike any others filling up your guests' calendars, a mixology class is the perfect option. Your guests are sure to remember their first time knocking up their own eggnog-inspired cocktail or their first time letting loose with a Boston shaker!
Sound good? If that's a yes, you’re probably thinking about the next step – choosing the right cocktail class. The good news is that we’ve listed our all-time favourites below, from online classes for virtual team building to unique and out-there cocktail classes in London, you’re sure to find something just right for you.
7 cocktail classes perfect for your Christmas party:
1. Get the creative juices flowing in your team with this cocktail making experience
Searching for Christmas party ideas that double up as team building for your hardworking gang? This creative cocktail making experience for teams is a wonderful way to stir up some strong workplace bonds, and have a great time whilst doing so!
During this class, you’ll learn how to make three creative twists on the classic martini – passionfruit martini, an apple and elderflower martini and finally a sweet salted caramel espresso martini. With your passionate and experienced host, Murdo, you and your team will learn a variety of cool cocktail tricks and techniques whilst enjoying a little healthy competition.
The competitive element is sure to kickstart some all-important office banter whilst also making the experience a truly immersive and memorable one. At the end of the class, you and your colleagues can sit down, relax and enjoy sipping on your scrumptious cocktails.
2. Shake it with sushi at this delicious combo cocktail class
Hosting a sophisticated Christmas party? You can’t go wrong with sushi and cocktails in London – it’s the epitome of sophistication! Whether you’re planning a festive intimate gathering or looking for something special to celebrate your favourite time of year with your favourite people, this sushi making and cocktail class in the big smoke is a taste-tacular choice.
Learn how to make cocktails with a Japanese twist for your aperitif before learning how to roll up some seriously special sushi. Head home merry, bright and full of good sushi and spectacular cocktails – ‘tis the season, after all!
3. Transport your remote team to an alpine lodge with this mixology class
Searching for virtual team building activities with a twist? Why not treat your talented team to some Christmas-themed escapism with this apres ski virtual cocktail making class — guaranteed to transport them straight to the slopes of the Swiss Alps.
Enjoy the unrivalled atmosphere of apres ski as you and your remote shake up three cracking cocktails to sip on whilst you admire the view. With a DIY cocktail kit delivered directly to each member of your team’s door, everyone will be all set for a night of virtual merrymaking — wherever they are!
4. Go alcohol-free with this luxury mocktail class and kit
Hosted by a former five-star Ritz bartender, let this virtual cocktail making class prove to you that a lack of alcohol doesn’t mean a lack of taste.
During this mocktail making class, you will discover how to knock up a lip-smacking margarita and paloma using high-quality non-alcoholic spirits. Learn top tricks and techniques from a true mocktail expert and enjoy shaking your way to professional cocktails at home. Perfect for family Christmas parties, remote team building and more – everyone will love this tasty twist on cocktails, whether they’re tee-totallers or not!
5. Learn how to make cocktails with a mixology maestro at this Masterclass
If you’re looking to venture out into the big city for your festive fiesta, this cocktail masterclass in London is an excellent choice. In a chic high-end Indian restaurant in central London, you will learn how to shake up classic, creative and one-of-a-kind cocktails all with the help and guidance of a pro.
Whether you’re looking for Christmas party ideas or a way to let your hair down and welcome in the party season, you’ll love shaking and making something special with this class!
6. Let the bubbles flow with a bubble cocktail making class in London
Something a bit different and ideal for anyone who loves bubble tea or wants to learn more about it, this Asian-inspired bubble tea cocktail making class in London is a fun alternative Christmas party idea for you and your group.
Explore classic cocktail ingredients like soda, gin, fruit and mint, while also experimenting with popping balls, coffee and ice cream. Enjoy the oriental twist of this London cocktail class as you try out sake (rice wine) and Umeshi (plum) wine as well.
7. Learn the art of cocktail making in London with a mobile masterclass!
Want the party to come to you? If you've got an office or venue where you'd like to host your 2026 Christmas party, a mobile cocktail making class could be ideal for you and your group. Your teacher will come to you and your group, bringing everything you need to have a joy-filled workshop to celebrate the festive season.
At this particular cocktail class, everyone in your party will learn to make three cocktails each. To boost the team fun, your mixology teacher will treat you to some fun and games with prizes included.
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