Although the Herzog Cocktail School’s traditional hands-on lessons may not be possible right now, the coronavirus has made a home mixologist of every cocktail drinker in America, and we’re here to help! Socially distant classes are now available via Zoom or your preferred video conference service.

Have a special occasion to celebrate? Let HCS founder Brian D. Hoefling customize a 2-3 drink menu of classic drinks for you, then walk you through their history and preparation in a one-hour video call with a Custom Remote Class.

Stuck at home and not sure what to do with the supplies you have? Or want to stock up now that you’re mixing more cocktails at home? Sign up for Using Your Home Bar and send in your list of supplies (don’t forget to include grocery products - eggs, seltzer, citrus fruit, sugar, and so on!) along with a rough budget for new ingredients and your general taste preferences. Brian will come up with a list of recipes for you and demonstrate 2-3 of them, plus general home bartending techniques, over the course of an hour on Zoom.

Each of these classes is designed for a single household, but a second Zoom connection will be included at no additional charge if desired. We can also help arrange delivery (or local pickup in Somerville, Mass.) of bar tools and non-alcoholic ingredients through our partners at The Boston Shaker. Contact us for details!