classes create community
With well over a decade’s worth of experience leading groups and also an unquenchable passion to empower cocktail makers, Michael brings people together in a relaxed environment, and unites them as they share community and extraordinary beverages.
Here are just a few of the virtual and hands-on classes that Michael offers. To learn more or buy tickets, click on the class headlines. Contact Michael directly to book private classes or tastings, and reach out to Stirred for team-building activities and unique corporate cocktail events.
Intro to Mixology: fall Edition (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of fall bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
American whiskey (in-person class)
Join Michael Cecconi as he guides you through the every growing world of American Whiskey. After tasting the varied and unique ways we are distilling our grains, we’ll make four amazing drinks to showcase those spirits. REGISTER: here.
Around the world in four cocktails
Join Michael Cecconi as he guides you around the world in 4 drinks, learning tips and tricks along the way. REGISTER: here.
Garden to glass: lecture with libations
Michael teaches the alchemy for transferring solids to liquid in order to get the most from the farmers market. After working at Savoy (a farm to table pioneer in SOHO, and where he worked alongside Michael Fuquay) Michael has explored using the best the season has to offer in his cocktails. Come enjoy a tasting of seasonal cocktails as Michael demonstrates the many ways to feature produce in cocktails. Cocktails will be sampled, questions answered, stories told, lessons learned. REGISTER: here.
Intro to Mixology: summer Edition (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of spring bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
Spicy Cocktails (In-person)
Spice packs a punch and adds depth to any cocktail. We use spice in a variety of ways when creating drinks, and want to share some of those idea with you! Get ready to bring the heat!
Monday Night Mixology brings the tools and tricks of the professional bar trade to you.
Spring Seasonal Mixology (in-person class)
Join Michael Cecconi as he guides you through the produce market, using everything from fresh herbs to fruits and vegetables in amazing drinks to satisfy any palette. REGISTER: here.
Gin: mother’s milk
Gin has been enjoyed for decades in many a fashion. From classic mixology to new-world obscurity, Michael will cover the bases of how to use gin to its full potential.
>> Register for a trip down juniper lane here.
Monday Night Mixology brings the tools and tricks of the professional bar trade to you.
amaro: vermouth’s bitter cousin
Join Michael Cecconi while he crafts cocktails designed to make Amaro the star! While it might not always be approachable, Amaro is a complex spirit begging to be crafted into an enjoyable libation.
>> Register for a bitter adventure here.
Monday Night Mixology brings the tools and tricks of the professional bar trade to you.
Set the course for the new year (in-person class)
Let's reset the new year and bid Dryuary goodbye in style. There will be a diverse and delicious tasting, we will make four cocktails to use as cardinal points for the new year, and we can set new levels on how, why, when, and where we drink.
Monday Night Mixology brings the tools and tricks of the professional bar trade to you. REGISTER: here.
Designed to turn everyone from cocktail connoisseur to bar beginner into the ultimate host, our two hour classes walk you through the technical requirements of mixing drinks, with a healthy dose of mixology history and a dash of spirits knowledge. Along the way you will make four full-sized cocktails under the experienced instruction of one of our professional mixologists, and enjoy some light snacks and a bit of conversation in a gorgeous bar.
Holidays On Ice
Designed to turn everyone from cocktail connoisseur to bar beginner into the ultimate host, our two hour classes walk you through the technical requirements of mixing drinks, with a healthy dose of mixology history and a dash of spirits knowledge.
Register: here
ultimate Mixology: liqueurs classic + new (in-person class)
Liqueurs (spirit + flavor + sugar) have been a staple in mixology from day one. Now, well into the new millennium, alcohol producers are expanding the market with new flavors and techniques. Let’s get together and celebrate the classics and embrace the new! In this class Michael will lead a tasting of both old and new liqueurs and then teach the class how to make four flavor-packed cocktails.
Monday Night Mixology brings the tools and tricks of the professional bar trade to you. REGISTER: here.
Designed to turn everyone from cocktail connoisseur to bar beginner into the ultimate host, our two hour classes walk you through the technical requirements of mixing drinks, with a healthy dose of mixology history and a dash of spirits knowledge. Along the way you will make four full-sized cocktails under the experienced instruction of one of our professional mixologists, and enjoy some light snacks and a bit of conversation in a gorgeous bar.
M Squared Tasting
Come out to Hayes Valley, taste (and buy) some of the best bottled cocktails the Bay Area has to offer at The Epicurean Trader, and enjoy the park!
A perfect Saturday with Michael and M Squared Spirits.
Whisk(e)y Cocktails (virtual class)
As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, fortify yourself for the cold and the coming holiday season by learning how to make four delicious cocktails using whiskey from Tennessee, Scotland, Kentucky, and Iowa! Beginning with a whiskey tasting, this course will then cover cocktail mixing basics as well as ways to use market produce in cocktail creation. The end result will be delicious cocktails, designed to impress and deepen your appreciation of all things whiskey! Join us as we nip our way into fall. >> Register here.
Intro to Mixology: summer Edition (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of spring bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
M Squared Tasting
Come out to Hayes Valley, taste (and buy) some of the best bottled cocktails the Bay Area has to offer at The Epicurean Trader, and enjoy the park!
A perfect Saturday with Michael and M Squared Spirits.
M Squared Tasting
Come out to Hayes Valley, taste (and buy) some of the best bottled cocktails the Bay Area has to offer at The Epicurean Trader, and enjoy the park!
A perfect Saturday with Michael and M Squared Spirits.
SEASONAL mixology (virtual class)
Michael Cecconi has worked seasonally crafting the freshest cocktails for nearly two decades. With produce from the market here in sunny CA, you will learn to roast, blend, and muddle your way to the best cocktails for the best time at the market: late summer.
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Four market-driven cocktails… cucumbers, melons, tomatoes, and peppers will surely make an appearance. Will send out shopping list with ample time to visit your local market! >> Register here
Cornerstone of America: American Whiskey (in-person class)
Tennessee or Kentucky? Bourbon or Rye? Corn!?
Michael Cecconi will school you and answer any question you have about America's most historic spirit. Learn the in's and out's of American Whiskey starting from birth to current day covering everything you need to know about history and law. Straight up, sure. Spirit forward, yes. Mixed with fruit, why not? Sample some of our favorite whiskey's and learn to stir and shake diversity into you whiskey creations with our expert guidance. REGISTER: here.
M Squared Tasting
Come out to the Ferry Building, taste (and buy) some of the best bottled cocktails the Bay Area has to offer at The Epicurean Trader, and then hit the farmers market!
A perfect Saturday with Michael and M Squared Spirits.
beach by the bar: Tiki creations (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of spring bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
intro to mixology (virtual class)
Join Michael Cecconi, bartender emeritus at Alembic, for an introduction into the world of cocktails. Learn to make well-balanced and delectable classic cocktails, taste your way through the essential spirits of a home bar and set yourself up for a delicious Fourth of July! Menu includes: Navarro, Bee’s Knees, Mojito, and an Improved Pina Colada.
A week before the class, you will receive a shopping & equipment list, prep instructions, and a link to the virtual classroom. Class price is $65 per log-in: Multiple people in the same household can participate with one log-in if they are viewing from the same device. During the class, you will work along with the chef, who will demonstrate and support you step by step on creating the menu. >> Register here
Intro to Mixology: summer Edition (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of spring bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
Some Like it Hot: Spicy Cocktails (In-person)
Learn how to use spice to bring a new dimension to your cocktail game. Michael brings the heat and shows you how to and thoughtfully balance it in different cocktail variations. Whether you like it in your face hot, or just a bit of nuanced zing to bring new flavor profiles to the table, this class if for you. Register here.
Spring Seasonal Mixology (in-person class)
Join Michael Cecconi as he guides you through the produce market, using everything from fresh herbs to fruits and vegetables in amazing drinks to satisfy any palette. REGISTER: here.
Intro to Mixology: Spring Edition (in-person class)
Join Alembic's Senior barman Michael Cecconi and learn the basics of spring bartending. Our intro class helps any home bartender of any skill level feel more comfortable behind the stick. REGISTER: here.
Amaro (In-Person Class)
Amaro is no longer the mysterious bittersweet liqueur seen in your grandpa's liquor cabinet. It's subtle earthiness and light astringency makes it great for cocktail creation. Join Michael Cecconi as he takes you through the versatile spirit and all its amazing applications. Register here.
Seasonal Mixology (virtual class)
Do you love the taste of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables? Do you also love a good cocktail? Then join mixology master Michael Cecconi for a class that will teach you how to create delicious cocktails using nothing but seasonal produce! By learning how to work with fresh, in-season ingredients, you'll be able to impress your friends and loved ones with cocktails that are both delicious and unique. Register here.
Valentine’s Winter Seasonal Mixology (In-Person Class)
Looking for something unique to do on Valentine's Day? Take a fun and interactive class where you will learn how to make four delicious cocktails. Whether you want to learn how to shake up cocktails with your partner, you want to learn to make drinks for your partner, or you want your partner to learn how to make drinks for you, this is the class to come to. Register here.
Couples Cocktails (virtual class)
Looking for something unique to do for Valentine's Day? Take a fun and interactive class where you will learn how to make three delicious cocktails (perfect for celebrating on V-day). Whether you want to learn how to shake up cocktails with your partner, you want to learn to make drinks for your partner, or you want your partner to learn how to make drinks for you, this is the class to come to. The best part is you can do it all from the comfort of your own home! So, gather up your ingredients and join us for Couples Cocktails! Register here.