What You'll Get

Personalized Education - Each experience with Nate will last two to three hours with the exception of the Lyons farm-to-bar experience, which will last closer to four hours.  If necessary, a meeting spot and ride can be arranged to and from Lyons for a small price for travel.  All other experiences will take place in the comfort of your own home, alongside friends and/or family.

Catching a Buzz with your Buds - Since we will be working with alcohol, there is a very good chance of you catching a buzz!  Whether it’s a private, one-on-one session, or a group of 6 friends, we will taste all of our cocktails.  We ask that all of our customers drink responsibly and refrain from driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Description - This experience will commence at Spirit Hound distillery in Lyons, CO where you will gain insight into the gin, whisky, rum, vodka, and coffee liqueur production upon privately touring the distillery. After becoming knowledgeable on the taste profiles within each spirit, we will begin discussing and determining which tastes are best suited for certain cocktails.

With alcohol provided by Spirit Hound, the class will continue across the street to the Lyon’s Farmette where we will harvest in season plants and vegetables to utilize in our crafting of cocktails.  For instance, during the summer months, cucumbers can be harvested to make purees and simple syrups along with mint and basil to be muddled in cocktails like the mojito.  After harvesting some of our ingredients, we will travel down the road to PizzaBar 66 in Lyons to create cocktails using the supplies we have gathered.

This experience will last for approximately four hours.

Cost - $700. This experience is meant to be enjoyed with friends and I can accommodate groups of up to nine people. Reserve a date, rally your crew, and let's do this.

There is an additional charge for the required alcohol and mixers, which Nate can acquire at wholesale pricing. You will get to keep the leftover alcohol and mixers. Nate will supply all ingredients and equipment.

We require a $25 deposit to reserve this experience.

Available Dates:

Sunday, July 20th, starting at 3pm 

Saturday, August 16th, starting at 3pm

Sunday, September 21st, starting at 3pm

Description - Beginning with a brief introduction followed by a discussion surrounding the origins and evolution of hard alcohol around the world throughout time, including pre-prohibition through post-prohibition eras. Topics such as the illegal entrance of liquor into the states throughout the prohibition era will be explored.  The learning target of this experience is that you are able to master the original, or “classic,” cocktails, by displaying an understanding of each cocktail’s country of origin, history, ingredients, and how they are made.

This experience will last for approximately three hours.

Cost - The price of one-on-one instruction is $100. For groups of 2-4 people the price is $200. For groups of 5-6 people the price is $280.

There is an additional charge for the required alcohol and mixers, which Nate can acquire at wholesale pricing. You will get to keep the leftover alcohol and mixers. Nate will supply all ingredients and equipment.

We require a $25 deposit to reserve your class.

Sample Cocktail Menu:

Old-Fashioned

The Manhattan

Martini

Aviation

Martinez

Description - Ever wonder what goes into the most popular drinks from the world's premier vacation destinations?  This experience provides an introduction to famous cocktails from across the globe. You will be recreating the cocktails that help define their countries of origin.

This experience will last for approximately three hours.

Cost - The price of one-on-one instruction is $100. For groups of 2-4 people the price is $200. For groups of 5-6 people the price is $280.

There is an additional charge for the required alcohol and mixers, which Nate can acquire at wholesale pricing. You will get to keep the leftover alcohol and mixers. Nate will supply all ingredients and equipment.

We require a $25 deposit to reserve your class.

Sample Cocktail Menu:

Caipirinha (Brazil)

Pisco Sour (Peru)

The Caesar (Canada)

Mojito (Cuba)

Piña Colada (Puerto Rico)

Description - This experience can be taken during any time of year and promotes discovery of the cocktails that are often associated with each season. Fruits and vegetables that are in season throughout each season will be prevalent in the crafting of your cocktails as well as your choice, or desire for a refreshing or hearty beverage.  Work with Nate in your favorite season, crafting the cocktails of your favorite time of year.

This experience will last for approximately three hours.

Cost - The price of one-on-one instruction is $100. For groups of 2-4 people the price is $200. For groups of 5-6 people the price is $280.

There is an additional charge for the required alcohol and mixers, which Nate can acquire at wholesale pricing. You will get to keep the leftover alcohol and mixers. Nate will supply all ingredients and equipment.

We require a $25 deposit to reserve your class.

Sample Cocktail Menu:

Strawberry Margarita

Raspberry Lemonade

El Burro

Blackberry Margarita

Description - Have something specific you want to master?  Are there specific cocktails on a bar menu in town that you love and want to re-create?  Ever wondered what putting egg white into a cocktail does and which cocktails use egg?  You have the opportunity to create your own experience with the help of Nate allowing you to discover those hidden secrets of mixology you have always wondered about.  

This experience will last for approximately three hours.

Cost - The price of one-on-one instruction is $100. For groups of 2-4 people the price is $200. For groups of 5-6 people the price is $280.

There is an additional charge for the required alcohol and mixers, which Nate can acquire at wholesale pricing. You will get to keep the leftover alcohol and mixers. Nate will supply all ingredients and equipment.

We require a $25 deposit to reserve your class.

Sample Cocktail Menu:

It's all you.

Nate was born and raised in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he lived until 2009 before moving to Boulder, Colorado.  In Boulder, a passion for creating craft cocktails and an appreciation for craft beers began to greatly dominate his life and evolving career path.  Working at The Lyons Fork in Lyons, Colorado, Nate began to refine his skills, learning and understanding the importance of fresh ingredients when crafting cocktails. 

Garnish was founded late in the summer of 2012 after Nate bartended and volunteered at numerous events at the Lyons Farmette.  After bartending for three years and managing for one, Nate embarked upon a full-time venture: a mobile craft cocktail business.  Nate is passionate about his livelihood and you will always find him with a smile, working the bar at events throughout the year. Additionally, he lives in Boulder and spends his free time snowboarding, attending concerts, and traveling.