CIA at Copia Beverage Classes
CIA at Copia’s Beverage Director Traci Dutton has assembled a bright, crisp, and punchy selection of beverage experiences to bring out the inner mixologist in all of us. A dash of demonstration, a splash of technique, and a full glass of fun all evening.
Upcoming Classes
A Celebration of Bourbon and Cocktails from the New South
March 27, 2025 | 5–6:30 p.m. PT
You may not think there’s a horse in this race besides the Mint Julep, but you may change your bet after this class on the signature Kentucky (and beyond) tipple. We’ll learn how bourbon is made and the folklore of famous distillers. After a little tasting, we’ll cover the cocktails to show it off, from the “old fashioned” to the ultra-modern—smashes, sours, mules, and punches. You’ll head home with a full repertoire of Bourbon know-how for every occasion.
Tequila Masterclass and Tasting
May 17, 2025 | 1:30–3 p.m. PT
Tequila is not just a place or a distillate; it’s a state of mind. Say it with us, “100% blue agave.” And now put this in the hands of a producer, a historical process, the appellations of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and Jalisco, and the staves of a barrel and you have thousands of variations from this singular plant. We’ll learn it all while tasting typical, textbook to extraordinary. No shots, no worms, no blenders and—this may be the only time you’ll hear this at the CIA—no salt.