Monday, September 22, 2025
Bartending 101
Join us for an intimate, lecture-style class designed to unlock the fundamentals of cocktail making. Through guided tastings and storytelling, Creative Director, Kat Doughty will walk you through the tools, techniques, and favorite ingredients that form the backbone of great drinks-- plus a preview of the more advanced concepts explored in Bartending 102.
Tickets Include:
-A welcome cocktail upon arrival
-Agency notebook to hold all of the knowledge
-Plenty of side-by-side tastings to reinforce each lesson
-Charcuterie for snacking
-Take-home info sheets and recipe cards
-Thank you cheers
With only 20 seats available, this class is equal parts educational and indulgent—a cozy, one-night deep dive into the craft of bartending. Tickets will move quickly!
Monday, October 27, 2025
Bartending 102
Bartending 102 takes you from the classroom to the workshop. We'll begin with a focused lecture led by Creative Director Kat Doughty, revisiting some of the fundamentals from 101: proper measuring, when to shake vs. when to stir, how to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients, and a dive into the cocktail pillars-- the foundational structure that guides nearly every classic recipe.
Then, the real work begins. You'll break into groups for an in-depth, hands-on session where you'll:
-Pinpoint where your creativity flourishes
-Learn how to identify and balance flavors in real time
-Explore how inspiration and concepts connect back to your favorite classic cocktails
-Get a little wild for a minute or two
-Develop, refine, and present a cocktail of your own creation
Your ticket includes:
-A welcome cocktail upon arrival
-An Agency notebook for recording your process
-Guided tastings to reinforce each lesson
-Charcuterie to snack on throughout
-Take-home recipe cards and info sheets
-Your group's final cocktail recipe to recreate at home
-A celebratory cheers to close the evening
With only 16 seats available, Bartending 102 is a rare chance to step behind the curtain, think like a bartender, and create with the same tools and methods we use every day as a James Beard Finalist.
Monday, November 17, 2025
science behind the bar
What makes a cocktail truly unforgettable? In this advanced, science-focused lecture, Creative Director Kat Doughty will reveal the innovative techniques that bring Agency's cocktails to life. Utilizing tools from both the kitchen and the lab, we'll explore how methods like clarification, spherification, and rapid infusion can transform a drink from simple to spectacular.
Along the way, you'll enjoy:
-A welcome cocktail upon arrival
-Charcuterie for snacking during the experience
-An Agency notebook for capturing insights
-Live demonstration of cutting-edge processes
-Guided tastings and side-by-side comparisons
-Practical tips for bringing elements of the lab into your own home bar
-Take-home recipe cards and info sheets
-A cheers to you for expanding your cocktail knowledge!
This intimate class blends curiosity with craft, showcasing the science that elevates cocktails from good to memorable. With only 20 seats available, it's a rare opportunity to step inside the creative engine that drives Agency.