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Cocktail courses for groups

At Hótel Selfoss, in Reykjavík, or at your place — ideal for friends, teams, and celebrations.

Your instructor

John
John
Bartender

John leads the session with a calm, structured approach. The goal is for everyone to enjoy it, learn the essentials, and experience something refined — without it becoming overly technical.

About the course

This is a hands-on, refined session designed to be fun and easy to follow. We cover the essentials of cocktail making — balance, technique, and setup — and your group gets to make drinks themselves.

  • Shake, stir, and build techniques
  • Balance: sour / sweet / strength / dilution
  • Ice, glassware, and presentation
  • Make, taste, and refine together

Who is it for?

  • Friends & parties
  • Birthdays & graduations
  • Corporate teams
  • Workplace events

What will you learn?

  • When to shake vs. stir (and why)
  • Ice and dilution done right
  • Recipes and ratios
  • How to build flavor

Outline

Example structure. We tailor the session to your group and occasion.

Introduction
  • What makes a great cocktail?
  • Bar flow & basics
  • Tools and setup
Technique
  • Shaking
  • Stirring
  • Building in-glass
  • Straining & presentation
Balance
  • Sour / sweet
  • Strength
  • Dilution
  • Aroma & garnish
Practice
  • Make 2–3 drinks as a group
  • Tasting and refinement
  • Tips to recreate at home

Held at Hótel Selfoss, in Reykjavík, or at your venue — we tailor the experience to your location and group.

How it works

01

Tell us about your event

Date, location and number of guests

02

We send a tailored proposal

Built around your needs and occasion

03

We arrive fully prepared

Mobile bar, glassware, ice, ingredients and bartenders

04

You enjoy the evening

We take care of the drinks, food and the atmosphere

Testimonials

What our customers are saying

“Helvíti Gott elevated our entire event. The cocktails were exceptional, the service effortless, and our guests are still talking about it. We didn’t have to think about a single detail.”
María Rós Friðriksdóttir
Private event host
Private event cocktail service