Bring the cocktail bar to your guests — and put the shaker in their hands. DrinkUp Mobile Bar hosts private, hands-on cocktail classes at homes, offices and event spaces across San Jose and the Bay Area. Our certified bartenders guide your group drink by drink, so everyone leaves knowing how to mix a great cocktail (and having a lot of fun doing it).

Not Your Average Cocktail Class

This isn't a demo where everyone watches the bartender. Every guest gets a station, tools and fresh ingredients, and mixes their own drinks from start to finish. Along the way we share the techniques pros use behind the bar — how to measure, shake and stir properly, how to balance sweet, sour and strong, which spirits work best in each drink, and how to garnish like a pro. Simple enough for beginners, interesting enough for cocktail lovers.

Perfect for Any Occasion

What's Included in Your Class

• A custom menu of 3 cocktails — chosen with you based on your taste, theme and skill level.
• Hands-on instruction from our certified, insured professional bartenders.
• Bar tools for every guest — shakers, jiggers, strainers and everything needed to mix.
• Fresh ingredients — citrus, house-made syrups, mixers and garnishes, prepped and ready.
• Recipe cards and menu signage so guests can recreate every drink at home.
• Full setup and cleanup — you host, we handle the rest.
• Mocktail options — any cocktail can be made alcohol-free, or we can build a full mocktail menu.

About the alcohol: alcohol is not included. We send you a shopping list based on your menu and guest count. If you prefer, we can handle the alcohol for you for a handling fee.

How It Works

1. Tell us about your event. Share your date, location, guest count and the occasion you're celebrating.
2. Design your menu. Together we pick 3 cocktails that fit your group's taste, theme and experience level.
3. We get everything ready. Our team preps the ingredients, tools and signage, and we send you the alcohol shopping list.
4. Shake, sip and enjoy. We arrive early, set up the stations and guide your guests through every drink — then clean everything up.

Where We Host Classes

We bring the class to you: your home, backyard, office, a rented venue or any private space in San Jose, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, the East Bay and the greater Bay Area. All you need is a table or counter space where guests can work comfortably — we'll go over the setup with you before the event.

Cocktail Class FAQ

Do I need any experience?

Not at all. Our classes are designed for every level, from first-timers to home bartenders who want to sharpen their skills.

Do you provide the alcohol?

No. You purchase the alcohol using the shopping list we send you, and we bring everything else. We can also handle the alcohol for you for a handling fee.

Can guests who don't drink join the class?

Absolutely. Every cocktail on the menu can be made as a mocktail, so everyone can participate.

How much does a cocktail class cost?

Pricing depends on your guest count, location and menu. Request a quote and we'll send you a personalized proposal.

Is there an age requirement?

Guests must be 21 or older to drink alcohol. Younger guests are welcome to join with mocktails.