Have you always wanted to learn the true art of the perfect Manhattan? Or make a punch that doesn’t taste like your Junior Prom?  The Way Back To School: Cocktail Curriculum is officially in session starting this spring and every month, the bar team will offer a dynamic class on mastering cocktails, from incorporating Wines and Vermouths to whipping up Frozen Concoctions. 

    Beginning in March, and hosted the second Saturday of each month, The Way Back’s bar team, led by partner Chad Michael George, Ted Lamontagne, Conor McDermott and Sara Timmer, will host cocktail-making classes from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  In addition to learning how to shake & stir like a pro, attendees will enjoy 3 drinks paired with small bites from chefs Sam Charles and Marcus Eng.  

    Classes are available individually for $40 per person (3 drinks and light bites from the kitchen included) or can be purchased in multiple packages: the “Minor” offers four classes for $140, or you can get your “Major” in cocktails by taking 10 classes for $350. Guests are permitted one seat per class. Each attendee will also receive 20% off their food and drink bill if they stay after the class session or return to drink and dine at The Way Back later that same evening.

    The Way Back To School: Cocktail Curriculum is scheduled to include:

    Saturday, March 18
    Call Me Old Fashioned
    Classics & Twists on Classics

     Saturday, April 15
    The Fountain of Vermouth
    Celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday and Tax Day with his two favorite spirits – Wine & Vermouth

     Saturday, May 13
    Mother’s Day: Wait – What’s my Punch Line?
    Punches & Party Drinks 

    Saturday, June 24th
    A Late Fathers Day: “When I was Your Age…ed Whiskey”
    Scotch & Whiskey Education

    Saturday, July 8
    Blender Neutral
    How to make REALLY good frozen drinks

    Saturday, August 12
    I Ohana ‘Nother Drink!
    Tiki 101 

    Saturday, September 9
    Which Came First – The Kitchen or the Keg?
    Beer Cocktails  

    Saturday, October 14
    More for me, it’s Après Ski
    Autumn Warmers & Hot Cocktails

    Saturday, November 11
    Here Today, Gone Amaro
    Amaro & Digestifs 

    Saturday, December 9
    All I Want For Christmas is Veuve
    Bubbly & Celebratory Drinks

    To reserve your spot, email chad@thewaybackdenver.com or call at 720.728.8156