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If you’re looking for unique ways to celebrate the festive season in 2024, you’ll love these cocktail Christmas party ideas in Australia.
Whether you prefer your cocktails shaken, stirred or garnished with a sprig of holly, our flavour-packed cocktail classes are the perfect way to get merry with your office team, friends or family.
From refreshing thirst-quenchers packed with citrus and mint to indulgent cream-based concoctions, making Christmas cocktails is a great way to bond with your loved ones this silly season. If alcohol is off the menu for sober-curious guests, we have plenty of booze-free cocktail classes to explore – perfect for your annual family do with kids and teens. The festive season is on its way, so read on to discover why cocktail making classes make for great Christmas party ideas in Australia.
Celebrate this Christmas season with cocktail classes
On the hunt for things to do in Sydney for the office Christmas party? Host a Christmas cocktail party with a twist. Our thirst-quenching classes are a crowd-pleasing alternative to traditional Friday night drinks. Instead of ordering cocktails at the bar, you’ll learn how to create them from scratch using artisan ingredients. Workshops are great for groups and offer plenty of flexibility. Some people may want to make rich eggnog-inspired drinks dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg. Others might prefer a festive spritzer made with cranberry juice. Flexibility is key when brainstorming Christmas party ideas in Australia – and cocktail classes tick all the boxes. Even sober friends can join in on the fun, using alcohol-free alternatives that taste just as good. Psst! We've got plenty more non-drinking Christmas work party ideas to explore.
From minty mojitos to zesty pisco sours, cocktails are Australia’s favourite way to beat the summer heat. What could be better than sipping something fresh in the sunshine? Creating them from scratch alongside your colleagues! For most workplaces, Christmas goes hand-in-hand with extended summer holidays. Cocktail classes are a fun way to celebrate with your team and sign off for the year in style.
If you’ve been working remotely for the best part of the year or haven’t had a chance to connect with your colleagues, cocktail classes are a great way to get the WFH team together for an office Christmas party. Alternatively, if your team is spread out around Australia, you can book one of our virtual/online team activities and have a Christmas cocktail party via Zoom. We'll send our DIY cocktail-making kits to all participants before the class. It'll feel like Christmas has come early.
Of course, Christmas cocktails aren’t just for corporate dos. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Melbourne, mixology workshops are a great excuse to get together with friends and family this holiday season. All workshops are led by experienced, charismatic hosts who’ll teach you the tricks of the trade.
Ready to plan your Christmas cocktail party? The next step is choosing a class that fits your needs. We’ve curated a list of our favourite Christmas ideas in Australia to get you inspired.
Six cocktail classes perfect for your Christmas party:
1. Learn how to shake, stir and garnish classic cocktails
Looking for ideas for Christmas parties that double as team building exercises? A creative cocktail experience is about so much more than throwing ingredients into a Boston shaker and working out those biceps. In this mobile mixology class in Brisbane, you’ll learn how to make cocktails that look as good as they taste. There’s a big focus on aesthetics, with your expert mixologist teaching you how to make and garnish four gorgeous cocktails. Ingredients, garnishes and glassware are all supplied, which means the only hard work you’ll need to put in is flexing your creativity.
Throw in a healthy element of competitiveness and offer a prize for the person who creates the most beautiful cocktail. As well as encouraging your co-workers to let loose and get creative, a little competition is a great way to get the office banter flowing. This makes cocktail classes one of the best Christmas party ideas in Australia.
2. Host a cheeky cocktail and dumpling making class
Everyone knows that cocktails and nibbles are a match made in heaven. A cocktail and dumpling making class combines the two and is one of the top fun things to do in Sydney for your office Christmas party. As well as shaking up scrumptious, Asian-inspired cocktails, you’ll learn how to stuff and steam delicious dumplings. With discounts for 10 or more guests and capacity to host up to 50 people, it’s the perfect activity for the office Christmas party.
With meat and veg options, this class caters for carnivores, vegans and everyone in between. Again, flexibility is everything when looking for Christmas party ideas in Australia. Sink your teeth into juicy pork and lemongrass dumplings or keep things plant-based with tasty mushroom and vegetable dumplings. Cocktails are suitably exotic, with ingredients like lychee, cucumber and sake transporting you to the tropics. Pro tip: add an unlimited beer and wine package for the ultimate celebration. Head home feeling merry and bright or continue the party at a local Potts Point bar.
3. Get festive with your loved ones
Go behind the scenes and learn how to make craft cocktails at one of the hippest bars in Melbourne. Set in the heart of Fitzroy, this cocktail making class with Mofo Lounge puts you in the heart of one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city.
Whether you’re hitting the bar with friends, family or co-workers, you’ll learn to mix three amazing cocktails in one of the best Melbourne workshops you’ll find. A complimentary glass of sparkling and a shared antipasto platter set the mood and offer a chance to chat with your fellow classmates before you get stuck in. Before you know it, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves and learning to master cocktail making techniques, tips and tricks under the watchful eye of a pro bartender (beard, man bun and tattoos not guaranteed.)
4. Start your Christmas party with a caffeine fix
In-between shopping, socialising and party planning, the festive season can be exhausting. What better way to replenish your batteries than with espresso-laced cocktails? This cocktail masterclass in Surfers Paradise teaches you how to mix, shake and pour velvety espresso martinis. You’ll also learn to stir aromatic negronis, another classic cocktail made with gin, vermouth and Campari. The rich golden hue and orange peel garnish give this a distinctly Christmassy feel – just the thing for an office Christmas party.
5. Craft native cocktails with foraged ingredients
Join Chris from Tippled for this Native Cocktail Making Class in Alexandria, Sydney. According to the master mixologist, "the art of crafting a flawless cocktail lies in achieving balance. And we've got the recipe down to a science." Prepare to be wowed as you indulge in four seasonal cocktails, each boasting a unique blend of uncommon ingredients. You'll use foraged ingredients from around Australia to create unique cocktails with a native twist. ClassBento community member Mardi says: "Chris was an enthusiastic and professional trainer that has a great grasp of his craft. Totally loved the class, would recommend for team building events and small parties. I especially loved his knowledge of local Australian native ingredients. Thank you!"
6. Master mixology at home with virtual cocktail classes
The past few years have reimagined modern workplaces, with an increasing number of Aussies working from home. So if you’re looking for remote and virtual Christmas party ideas, a private cocktail making class with full DIY cocktail kit is the perfect way to wind up a year of remote work and unite the team. Kits are delivered directly to your door and include everything you need to whip up craft cocktails. You’ll feel like Christmas has arrived early as you unpack your shaker set, strainer, jigger, spoon and house-made cocktail ingredients. Take your pick of liquor, with options including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey and a mocktail option for booze-free participants.
‘Tis the season to celebrate, so don’t hold back when it comes to brainstorming Christmas party ideas in Australia. Whether you’re planning a corporate event or a gathering with your nearest and dearest, Christmas cocktails will get the warm fuzzies flowing this holiday season.
