Native Cocktail Making Class

Craft, sip, socialize, relax and unwind at this fun cocktail class



2 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests    

  $110 (Afterpay available)

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, refined cocktails, each boasting a unique blend of handcrafted ingredients, all expertly shaken to perfection.
Drawing inspiration from the abundance of local forageables and exotic flavours from around Australia, we've created a line-up of drinks that celebrate the rich tapestry of tastes that our country has to offer.
Not only will you learn how to whip up these show-stopping cocktails, but you'll also pick up some pro tips to elevate your bartending skills and impress your guests at your next soirée. And for those who prefer to skip the booze, we've got you covered with our delectable mocktails. Just give us a heads-up when you make your booking.

Upcoming dates for Native Cocktail Making Class

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 9 Oct 2026, 9:15pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 17 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
What you'll get
An introduction into the balance of a cocktail, inspiration to craft your own infusions and syrups to take control of your cocktails. Some great chat and four tasty beverages.
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Knowledge required
None, perfect for beginners.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Is it OK to bring a cake/nibbles to the class if I book it for a private event?
Of course, no problem
Location

Paramount Hotel - 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills NSW

Don't drive.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Surry Hills, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Native Cocktail Making Class

  • 5/5 from Michelle Davey, attended Aug 2026: So fun. Such a great vibe! Loved the native Aussie flavours. Fantastic drinks, great venue, excellent host. Highly recommended!!
  • 5/5 from Tamara Sanguigni-Fournier Le Ray, attended Jul 2026: Cocktails were unique and delicious. Everyone enjoyed the interaction with the mixologist and the interesting history and facts about the ingredients used in the cocktail creations. Such a fun way to spend a couple of hours with friends. In the comfort of your home! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Danielle Schwartz, attended Jul 2026: A great idea for a hens activity. The teacher was so fun and engaging, great location for sunset as a bonus!
  • 5/5 from Peter Tran, attended Jul 2026: Our instructor was fun and knowledgeable. He taught us how to make 4 cocktails and also kindly accommodated mocktail options. Highly recommend this class!
  • 5/5 from Rosemary Daubney, attended Jul 2026: Great way to celebrate a birthday. Great class, great teacher, and great cocktails. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Phillips, attended Jul 2026: Super fun class with delicious cocktails! We had a great time learning how to make all the different drinks, and it was a very relaxed and fun atmosphere. It was our second time doing this class and loved it - highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Bin Dai, attended May 2026: It was an amazing experience with the best teacher , best ingredients and so the best cocktails also learned a lot about native plants and drink culture
  • 5/5 from Lars Weber, attended May 2026: Fun class! Chris was a great teacher and we had a nice evening on the rooftop with amazing cocktails :) Espresso Martini with a twist definitely 10/10!
  • 5/5 from Ariel Aguilella, attended May 2026: Host was fantastic and drinks were out of this world!
  • 5/5 from Laura Meirelles, attended May 2026: Loved the vibe and the drinks! A great introduction to cocktails, and got me inspired to try more recipes at home.
  • 5/5 from Tracy Ferris, attended May 2026: The class was awesome! Chris was a great teacher and had so much knowledge. The native botanical flavours were so very yummy. We all loved our experience.
  • 5/5 from Yang Jiang, attended May 2026: Great class!! Chris is very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed ourselves with those drinks. We are so proud that we made those drinks with no prior drinks. Natural ingredients are giving another special kick to the drinks. They are much better than purchased. I highly recommend it!!
  • 5/5 from Tiggy Hudson (Bride To Be), attended Mar 2026: Great private class by Chris! The cocktails were delicious and ridiculously easy to drink. Very well- balanced! Lovely venue on the rooftop and Chris was super informative. Definitely recommend to others. We did this as part of a hens booking and it was a big hit! Thanks Chris.
  • 5/5 from Dave Cater, attended Feb 2026: What a great experience and what a great bloke. We really enjoyed the time we had making and drinking the cocktails, your twist on the recipes was an amazing and your informative chat about the ingredients was great. We are in no doubt that we would recommend this class to anyone wishing to try a cocktail making class.
  • 5/5 from Kate Langford, attended Feb 2026: loved the addition of the native ingredients
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Salinas, attended Jan 2026: Amazing class - would highly recommend! Chris was so personable and fun, very knowledgeable about cocktail making and made everyone feel so comfortable throughout the experience. Booked this for a hens party and he was the best host! Everyone loved it and had a ball. Delicious cocktails, great venue, and excellent atmosphere. Would definitely book again - no notes! Thank you Chris!
  • 5/5 from Ryan Tan, attended Dec 2025: Fantastic experience with friendly instructor.
  • 5/5 from Penelope Ten Brinke, attended Nov 2025: The best cocktail/history of the world class ever!! Chris was the best and we had an absolute ball and genuinely learnt a lot. Book this now, you won’t regret it!
  • 5/5 from Isaac Childers, attended Nov 2025: was so amazing and fun! our teacher was so immersive and talked to us all. he was so funny and has the best music taste. we learned a lot about local and native ingredients. so interesting and fun!! definitely will be going again!
  • 5/5 from Tim Silvester, attended Nov 2025: Chris was fantastic! Had a great variety of facts about the history of cocktails and alcohol, and the cocktails tasted great!!
  • 5/5 from Jessica Green, attended Nov 2025: A great class! Enjoyed hearing about the history of cocktails, what makes a good cocktail, and of course getting to make our own cocktails. A really fun night out!
  • 5/5 from Alexia Landry, attended Oct 2025: So much fun!! We had a great time
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Lambxin, attended Oct 2025: Chris was a wonderful host! He was engaging, informative and entertaining. We all had a great time, he was super fun and made the day for the Bride to be, one to remember! Definitely would recommend 10/10
  • 5/5 from Laura Ribarovski, attended Oct 2025: Great class and delicious cocktails. Chris brings awesome cocktail knowledge and good vibes.
  • 5/5 from Aden Rashid, attended Oct 2025: Really fun for a hens night, everyone had a good time!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Binns, attended Jul 2025: Chris and his team entertained us with his knowledge on cocktails. The venue was funky in an old warehouse a short walk for our group from Sydenham metro station, so very easy to get to. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, even the non-drinkers amongst us were catered for with mocktails. I highly recommend as a group activity for a conference.
  • 5/5 from Jean-Michel Langlois, attended Jul 2025: Great class. It was a lot of fun!
  • 5/5 from Shanal Chand, attended May 2025: At first, we weren't sure if we headed into the right building until we walked through a few doors and then up a set of stairs. Once we got there, the vibe was feeling good and the drinks definitely helped with that! We ended up having such a fun night thanks to Chris and his neverending history knowledge. It really changed the way that we viewed drinks and understood that balance of flavours. We would definitely recommend this to anyone!
  • 5/5 from Sasanka Dissanayake, attended May 2025: Thank you for a wonderful evening, Chris! Your knowledge and approach to ingredients and history was just fantastic and the cocktails were delicious. Will definitely be using some of your tips!
  • 5/5 from Daniela Lim, attended May 2025: Great class, engaging teacher and really yummy cocktails!
  • 5/5 from Tom Speiser, attended May 2025: Chris was so friendly and knowledgeable and the twists on the normal cocktails were fantastic! Strongly recommend, especially for a gift or date night
  • 5/5 from Chris Frost, attended Apr 2025: Great night. Chris was very knowledgeable about the use of native flora in cocktails. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Maiya Matthews, attended Apr 2025: Chris was absolutely amazing. He made my bridal shower everything I could’ve asked for. He was funny, full of knowledge and absolutely a delight to have part of my special day! Would 100% book Chris again
  • 5/5 from Patrick Tobin, attended Feb 2025: We really enjoyed this cocktail class. Chris was a lot of fun and super knowledgeable. His history of cocktails was only surpassed by his cocktail and flavour ideas. Very comfortable environment and a great night out.
  • 5/5 from Sophie Collins, attended Feb 2025: Great class! Teacher was lovely and lots of fun. Cocktails were delish!!
  • 5/5 from Joanne Butler, attended Feb 2025: What a great class. Chris's knowledge and use of native flora was fantastic. The infused spirits were incredible and we have been well and truly inspired to try making our own.
  • 5/5 from Caroline Gonzalez Pinero, attended Jan 2025: Thanks for the great time
  • 5/5 from Luluai Kelly, attended Dec 2024: Chris was super fun and a great conversationalist. He made the experience really personal and special and was able to connect with us really well. He was great at making the experience lively and interesting. Plus the range of drinks meant there was something for everyone
  • 5/5 from Anne Windfield, attended Nov 2024: We had a hens with Chris and everything was perfect from the location, to the company and especially the amazing cocktails. Thank you Chris!
  • 5/5 from Vicki Mackey, attended Nov 2024: Amazing, fun and very knowledgeable host. Bring a friend you’ll have a great night and delicious beverages. The native and historical elements were really interesting too. Would love to have a recipe keepsake. But in all couldn’t fault a fun experience.
  • 5/5 from Latifah Jackson-Vaughan, attended Oct 2024: Went for a birthday, the teacher was great and knew loads about all the history and intricacies of cocktail making and native plants. Materials were great and felt very professional. I loved learning about how to infuse alcohols and incorporate native ingredients into drinks.
  • 5/5 from Ben Hulme, attended Sep 2024: Chris was amazing. Entertaining and informative. Original and unique. I booked a group of 18 people for a bucks and it was incredibly enjoyable. Great music, information and vibe. I highly recommend. Everyone from the group thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
  • 5/5 from Bradley Bishop, attended Sep 2024: What a fun Saturday evening at our Native Cocktail making class! Chris was amazing - he was so knowledgeable and funny! Considering there was only two of us attending, Chris made us feel so comfortable while showing us all of the tricks and tips when it comes to native ingredients and techniques. We both had a great time, and can't wait for the next time we're shakin' it up at a cocktail class! :D
  • 5/5 from Gavin Peart, attended Aug 2024: It was a fun way to learn about using native ingredients to spice up traditional cocktails!
  • 4/5 from Rebecca Lee, attended Aug 2024: Really enjoyable class with delicious cocktails and easy to follow instructions from an engaging teacher. I really liked the historical information provided in the talk and it was cool the use of old airplane cart for the ‘bar.’
  • 5/5 from Melissa Odewahn, attended Jul 2024: We had a lovely evening making cocktails, with the extremely knowledgeable Chris. I would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Schlichter, attended Jul 2024: Great experience with a group of girls. Outgoing instructor and fun and tasty experience all around!
  • 5/5 from Nicholas Benson, attended May 2024: What a fantastic experience, great teacher and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Great evening for all
  • 5/5 from Kelsea Wall, attended Apr 2024: Had an fantastic time and AMAZING drinks. So unique. Highly recommend. Absolutely loved the Espresso Martin. Would go back just for that.
  • 5/5 from Daniyel Michael McAvoy, attended Apr 2024: Loved it. Excellent chats and really great ingredients. Will come again! Super cool to come to something relatable but with a bunch of class. Thanks Chris!
Your teacher

Tippled
Tippled

An education in mixology that will shake you to your core.

4.9 (341)

Chris Thomas is a liquid engineer, known for his talent in creating delicious concoctions. He began his career at The Basement Sydney, refining his craft before moving on to consult for Soho House London. Eventually, he returned to Sydney, where he became fascinated with the unique flavors of native Australian ingredients and Ansett airline trolleys.
At Tippled, Thomas has a simple philosophy: use what's around you, when it's around you. He sources his ingredients locally and forages for them at their peak, emphasizing seasonality to produce cocktails that are both elegant and uncomplicated. By doing so, he creates drinks that are in harmony with the environment, encouraging us to appreciate the natural world around us.
In addition to his skill in mixology, Thomas's interest in history also gives him a unique perspective on the uses of alcohol. He enjoys exploring the humorous side of alcohol's role in history, and his knowledge adds an entertaining element to his creations.
Overall, Thomas's commitment to using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, his deep respect for the environment, and his humor and insight into the history of alcohol make Tippled's Sydney cocktail class a must-attend experience.

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