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Leisurely shines a spotlight on the stewards of hospitality- the ones you don’t see that often, but should. Their dedication to their craft, sacrifices, and commitment are all traits we can learn from.
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Upcoming events
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Botanical Mixology
Festival Cafe, 1155 2nd ave, NYC, NY, US*Paid Event* ($150 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Tyler Hollinger, Head Mixologist and Co-Owner of FESTIVÁL Café, for an immersive farm-to-bar mixology experience on the Upper East Side.
Known for his sharp eye for atmosphere and botanical cocktail creations, Tyler will guide you through the art of crafting restaurant-quality drinks using fresh herbs, citrus, and seasonal ingredients straight from the farm.
In this hands-on class, you'll kick things off with a welcome cocktail before diving into foundational techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling, while exploring flavor pairing, ingredient layering, and the role of botanicals in modern cocktail design. Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll craft three cocktails while learning how to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness along the way.
Throughout the session, Tyler will share stories behind FESTIVÁL Café while also sharing his unique background in both hospitality and entertainment.
Guests will leave with printed recipe cards, a digital recipe guide, and the skills to recreate all three cocktails at home.
What You'll Learn...
- How to craft three distinct botanical cocktails from start to finish using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- How to properly use herbs, citrus, spices, and aromatics to build layered, balanced flavor profiles
- Core mixology techniques including shaking, stirring, muddling, and proper dilution
- How to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness like a professional bartender
- The fundamentals of “farm-to-bar” cocktail creation and ingredient pairing
- How to garnish and present cocktails with a refined, elevated finish
- Practical recipes and techniques that can be easily recreated at home
On the Menu...
- Lavender French 75
- Spicy Strawberry Palomino
- Signature Espresso Martini
What's Included...
- 2 hour interactive Botanical Mixology Class
- Hands-on instruction crafting 3 cocktails using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- All spirits, botanicals, tools, and glassware provided
- Guided tasting and education on flavor pairing and balance
- Printed recipe cards to take home
- Digital recipe guide sent after class
- A welcome beverage to kick off the experience
- Your handcrafted cocktails to enjoy during the session
- A lively, social atmosphere led by expert instructors
1 attendee
Mexican Mixology
La Contenta, 102 Norfolk St, New York, NY, US*Paid Event* ($125 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Alex Valencia for an evening of Mexican mixology!
In this hands-on class, we'll explore the history of Mexican contributions to the cocktail world, and apply some of those same techniques used.
Each guest will learn to make three unique cocktails- a classic, a modern classic, and third custom cocktail that you’ll get to come up with.
For bites, there will be plenty of nachos and guacamole for each guest.
What You'll Learn...
- Detailed history of spirits and cocktails
- How to make 3 unique cocktails from scratch
On the Menu...
- Classic Cocktail
- Modern Classic Cocktail
- Custom Cocktail (with guidance from Alex)
- Nachos and Guacamole
What's Included...
- Mixology class
- Light bites
- Digital recipes
1 attendee
West African and Afro-Fusion Cooking Class
Den of Splendor Lounge, 42 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY, US*Paid Event* ($130 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
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Join Segun Odofa of Delicious African Orchards, as he guides you through the world of African cuisine.
On arrival, guests will be greeted by a curated list of African music to set the mood before Chef Segun provides guided instruction on making four distinct dishes. In this hands-on class, guests will learn to make dishes that represent the diversity and depth of flavor that African cuisine has to offer.
Focused on a variety of African regions, and international influences from places like Jamaica and East Asia, Segun will share the story behind each dish and what makes them special to him. Afterwards, guests will gather for a family-style meal and mingle along with Segun for one magical afternoon.
For drinks, guests will have the option of 2 delicious cocktails or mocktails.
What You'll Learn...
- How to make popular African and Afro-fusion dishes
- History behind each dish
On the Menu...
- Jollof Rice
- Jerk Chicken Dumplings
- Egusi Soup
- Fufu
- Rosemary Tequila Punch (mocktail option available)
- Rosemary Rum Punch (mocktail option available)
What's Included...
- 2 hour cooking class
- 2 signature cocktails
- Family-style meal
- Digital copy of recipe
1 attendeeBotanical Mixology
Festival Cafe, 1155 2nd ave, NYC, NY, US*Paid Event* ($150 per guest)
*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code MEETUP at checkout)
To book + learn more, click herein-person ⬝ hands-on
Join Tyler Hollinger, Head Mixologist and Co-Owner of FESTIVÁL Café, for an immersive farm-to-bar mixology experience on the Upper East Side.
Known for his sharp eye for atmosphere and botanical cocktail creations, Tyler will guide you through the art of crafting restaurant-quality drinks using fresh herbs, citrus, and seasonal ingredients straight from the farm.
In this hands-on class, you'll kick things off with a welcome cocktail before diving into foundational techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling, while exploring flavor pairing, ingredient layering, and the role of botanicals in modern cocktail design. Working with fresh, seasonal ingredients, you'll craft three cocktails while learning how to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness along the way.
Throughout the session, Tyler will share stories behind FESTIVÁL Café while also sharing his unique background in both hospitality and entertainment.
Guests will leave with printed recipe cards, a digital recipe guide, and the skills to recreate all three cocktails at home.
What You'll Learn...
- How to craft three distinct botanical cocktails from start to finish using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- How to properly use herbs, citrus, spices, and aromatics to build layered, balanced flavor profiles
- Core mixology techniques including shaking, stirring, muddling, and proper dilution
- How to balance acidity, sweetness, and bitterness like a professional bartender
- The fundamentals of “farm-to-bar” cocktail creation and ingredient pairing
- How to garnish and present cocktails with a refined, elevated finish
- Practical recipes and techniques that can be easily recreated at home
On the Menu...
- Lavender French 75
- Spicy Strawberry Palomino
- Signature Espresso Martini
What's Included...
- 2 hour interactive Botanical Mixology Class
- Hands-on instruction crafting 3 cocktails using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- All spirits, botanicals, tools, and glassware provided
- Guided tasting and education on flavor pairing and balance
- Printed recipe cards to take home
- Digital recipe guide sent after class
- A welcome beverage to kick off the experience
- Your handcrafted cocktails to enjoy during the session
- A lively, social atmosphere led by expert instructors
1 attendee
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