If your postwork happy hour routine consists of the same old same old, it’s time to mix it up. Literally. The Cointreau Mixology Series shakes things up with one-hour mixology tutorials. After you learn how to make your own drink, stay for bites and sips. Then, feel free to lead the party back to your place to show off your newly learned bartending skill set — shaker acrobatics, however, are completely optional.

The Drinks
Sipping liquors had their moment (we’re looking at you, Scotch). But these days you can’t throw a bar spoon without hitting a carefully crafted, seven-ingredient, artisanal cocktail. A key ingredient in that equation? Cointreau. In a classic margarita or to add even more class to the classic bubbly, the French liqueur infuses a bittersweet orange flavor that complements and tempers more biting spirits.

The Offer
When it comes to mixology lessons, Cointreau knows how to roll: swank venues, charming instructors, and plenty of sampling. Sign up to swirl and swill at the O Lounge, located in Yolo Restaurant; Area 31 in Epic Hotel; or Blue Martini. Each class includes an education on two signature Cointreau cocktails, plus a postlesson reception to enjoy your drinks with a spread of appetizers. Guests will leave with gift bags full of Cointreau goodies to practice bartending at home. 

Photos: Courtesy of O Lounge in Yolo Restaurant; Courtesy of Blue Martini; Courtesy of Area 31 in the Epic Hotel