We are so pleased to offer the community a place to get together to enjoy great drinks in a beautiful space – we’re calling it the Backstage Lounge at Barrel 118. We’ve added comfortable leather couches and chairs, and gorgeous rugs, along with our custom-built high-top barrel tables, and a beautiful antique bar. Join us for an upcoming “Happy Hour” or register for one of our Craft Cocktail Classes. Details on upcoming events are listed below or visit our Special Events Calendar page.
Happy Hour in the Backstage Lounge
Happy Hour dates and hours will vary due to private events. We aim to have the Backstage Lounge open on most Thursday evenings from 5 – 8 pm. Each week, our mixologist will feature signature drinks featuring new products from the Mixology Market and a rotating selection of fine wine and craft beers/ciders.
Feel free to bring something to nibble or pick up something from one of the local restaurants. *Please note that we are trying to go CASHLESS. Credit Cards are the preferred payment method for Happy Hour and at the Marketplace. Thanks for understanding!
The Art of Mixology – Cocktail Classes
Register now for these classes. Click on each class to learn more.
Saturday, March 15 – Lake Oconee Food & Wine – Offsite Cocktail Class!
Saturday, March 29 – Spring Fever – Let the fun Be-Gin!
Saturday, April 26 – Brunch Cocktails
Saturday, May 10 – Mother’s Day Cocktail Tea Party
Saturday, June 21 – Bourbon & Rye
PREVIOUS CLASSES:
Fall Favorites Craft Cocktail Class
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 – CLASS IS FULL! Welcome Fall with one of our first Craft Cocktail Classes! For this class, we’ll look to flavors that celebrate the season like Apple Cider, Cranberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Walnut, Maple, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Vanilla, and Ginger.
Marvelous Margaritas & Mezcal – Craft Cocktail Class
SATURDAY, NOV 2 – Margaritas are the #1 cocktail ordered in bars across America. Let’s explore how to make THE best margaritas. We will share tips and recipes for a surefire way to impress all your friends. No matter what time of year, there’s a margarita recipe to fit the occasion! In this class, we’ll try and test some interesting flavor combinations more suitable for fall and the holiday season.
Perfecting the Old Fashioned & Manhattan
SATURDAY, NOV 16 – CLASS IS FULL! For such “simple” drinks consisting of only a few ingredients, there is definitely a craft and a skill to making a good Old Fashioned or a Manhattan cocktail. Will start with the most basic recipes and talk through different schools of thought.. to muddle or not to muddle… sugar cube vs. simple syrup… bourbon vs rye… and a whole wonderful world of different bitters options to experiment with.
Dessert Cocktails & Martinis
SATURDAY, DEC 14 – CLASS IS FULL! Sometimes, the perfect ending to a meal is a dessert DRINK! We LOVE a good Espresso Martini too. We will feature a few decadent dessert drinks that will steal the show at your holiday parties. Learn how to experiment with several different flavors, including … Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Gingerbread, Peppermint, Caramel, Coffee, and more!