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Expand your repertoire with our curated line-up of expert-led workshops and tastings

At the Hong Kong Cocktail Festival by Tatler Dining (30 June–3 July 2022), there's more than just a lineup of the most talented bartenders in town crafting cutting-edge libations to lift your spirits. We've also curated a full calendar of masterclasses and workshops hosted by bar professionals and drinks experts who are doing genuinely exciting and ground-breaking things with the medium of alcohol.

Whether you're beginning to dip your toes into the expansive world of spirits and cocktails, or a bona-fide bar geek, there's something for everyone to expand your knowledge and stoke your passions over the course of the festival. Without further ado, check out the best masterclasses to sign up for below, and make sure to book your spot before it's too late.

Read more: Introducing the Hong Kong Cocktail Festival, an All-Out Celebration of the Bar and Drinks Scene Launching This Summer

In the Mood for Mezcal

Tatler Asia

Jay Khan, an advocate for agave spirits and the founder of COA, leads this tasting session on the complex world of mezcal, unpacking the artisanal production processes and the nuances of the spirit's many categories.

Sessions

  • July 2, 12.30pm
  • July 3, 12.45pm

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The Essence of Two Cities

Tatler Asia

Join Natalie Lau, brand ambassador of London Essence, for a tasting and masterclass in how to combine locally-made gins and Magnolia Lab's new-age Cantonese liqueurs with tonics and sodas from the iconic British mixer brand.

Sessions

  • June 30, 6.30pm
  • July 1, 9.30pm

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CockTales: The Stories Behind the Drinks

Tatler Asia

Bar veteran Tom Egerton shares the history behind Hong Kong and Asian classic cocktails. Sip on modern takes on these classics and learn how they came to be.

Sessions

  • July 1, 1.45pm
  • July 1, 6.45pm

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Coffee Cocktails 101

Tatler Asia

Coffee liqueurs are reaching new levels of sophistication thanks to the coming-together of third-wave coffee culture and the cocktail renaissance. Get to know two of the best—Australian brand Mr. Black and homegrown Pale Ink—at this masterclass with Timmy Lam, head barista of Flash Coffee and World Coffee In Good Spirits runner-up.

Sessions

  • July 1, 12.30pm
  • July 3, 11.30am

PURCHASE HERE

Spirits of the Future

Tatler Asia

In today’s tech-obsessed world, even the realm of spirits isn’t exempt. Join Lorenzo Antinori of award-winning bar Argo as he delves into recent technological leaps in the realm of spirits-making. On this tasting journey, you'll be able to sample an AI-created gin, a molecular whisky, and botanical spirits that are breaking new ground today.

Sessions

  • June 30, 9pm
  • July 2, 6.45pm

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A Tale of Shochu and Awamori

Tatler Asia

Chandrakant Mohanty, the founder of Mizunara: The Library, unpacks the worlds of shochu and awamori, two categories of indigenous Japanese spirits that are having their moment in the global spotlight. Taste the three main types of shochu, ranging from sweet potato to rice and barley, along with Okinawa's native spirit, awamori; and learn some basic cocktail recipes that you can make at home.

Sessions

  • June 30, 7.45pm
  • July 2, 5.30pm

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Cocktail Omakase with The Aubrey

Tatler Asia

Leave your night in the hands of Devender Sehgal, head bartender of The Aubrey. Borrowing the format from the world of rarefied sushi bars, Sehgal curates a procession of cocktails that tell a complete story of flavours, taking drinkers on an immersive journey that will expand horizons and leave you a little bit merrier, too.

Sessions

  • July 1, 5.30pm
  • July 2, 9.30pm

PURCHASE HERE

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