Cocktail Class: Navy Rum and the End of an Era

Navy Rum and the End of an Era

Hosted by The Michigan Room ~ Inside the Glass Academy

Limited seating, get your tickets now!

Join us on October 23rd from 6-8:30pm for a hands-on cocktail class where color, creativity, and flavor come together inside the Glass Academy.

This class is to make cocktails and WATCH a glassblowing demonstration. If you would like to try glassblowing, you may click HERE to sign up for one of our glassblowing courses.

Join us in the beautiful Michigan Room at the Glass Academy on “Black Tot Day” for a brand new cocktail class showcasing British Navy Rum. Local cocktail historian Beth Vandergrift will lead a discussion on the intertwined history of rum and British navy that spans centuries and still influences our language and drinking habits today. During the class guests will learn to make (and then enjoy) two cocktails highlighting rich and flavorful navy rum, and in between they’ll attend a live interactive glass-blowing demonstration on the other side of the building in the Glass Academy’s Hot Shop. Guests will end the evening with all recipes used during the class, an appreciation of local handmade glassware, and a few more stories to share with friends. Must be 21+ to attend.

As you mix and sip, our glass artists will be shaping molten glass in real time. You’ll feel the heat, hear the tools, and witness the transformation from liquid to solid — adding a layer of energy and artistry that turns your night into more than a class… it becomes a full sensory experience tied directly to what’s in your glass.

Every drink is served in handblown glassware made right here in our studio, turning each pour into part of the art.

🍸 WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔️ Hands-on instruction to create 2 full cocktails
✔️ All ingredients and tools provided
✔️ Use of handcrafted glassware during the class
✔️ A guided experience focused on technique, flavor, and presentation
✔️ A unique studio atmosphere with live glassblowing nearby

🕔 Class begins at 6pm
Please arrive a few minutes early to check in with the host and enjoy the atmosphere.

📍 The Michigan Room
Inside the Glass Academy
25331 Trowbridge St.
Dearborn, MI 48124

RULES & WHAT TO EXPECT

• You must be at least 21 years old to attend, IDs will be checked.
• Dress accordingly as our warehouse is cold in the winter, we recommend bringing an extra layer, and warm in the spring and summer.  
• This cocktail class is designed to run 2 1/2 hours. There will be classes happening simultaneously with the cocktail class, so you might get a peek at those before your demo.
• There will be light snacks provided. You are welcome to bring in food if you want something more substantial.
• There is ample free parking on Trowbridge St. in front of our building, as well as overflow parking on S. Gulley road right around the corner.
• A more detailed overview of what to expect can be found by visiting our FAQ page!

QUESTIONS? JUST ASK US!

All of our policies and FAQs can be found HERE! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us HERE!