The CBA has been illuminating mixology since 1965, and in that time our participants have gone on to find great success.
We are one of the few associations in New York to use real alcohol. Great bartenders do not simply memorize ingredients, they know what flavors mix well together. We will show you the most popular new and classic drinks and also give you a chance to develop your own palate, giving you an opportunity to mix and receive feedback from our amazing mixology guides.
In the early workshop sessions, you’ll practice counting pours and get comfortable handling bottles and tools. Once you’ve built a core recipe repertoire and solid technique, you’ll have the opportunity to mix drinks with real spirits and receive feedback from your mixology guides.
Our mixology guides are all ex-participants in the mixology studio and members of our Agency. They have gone through the studio, done the drink mixing, and gained valuable experience as part of our Agency. They provide feedback with insight, humor, and real-world expertise.
Even though our studio sessions are guided by experienced mixologists and use real alcohol, we offer comprehensive sessions starting at just $350. Other experiences charge upwards of $800 to work with colored water. We give you all the skills you need at a fraction of the price.
All of our mixology guides are certified under the nationally recognized TIPS program and pass that expertise along to students.
Taught by Columbia University students, our studio sessions are engaging, social, and fun. Whether you’re pursuing bartending professionally or just want a great evening activity, our sessions deliver.
Non-graduating Columbia and Barnard students may be qualified to join the Columbia Bartending Agency as independent contractors.