A New Mexico Cocktail Week Experience at VARA’s Santa Fe & Albuquerque Tasting Rooms
Santa Fe | June 3rd & June 10th | 6:00–7:30 PM
Balloon Fiesta Park | June 4th & June 11th | 6:00–7:30 PM
Ready to get behind the bar? Join VARA’s own distiller, Ayisha Mares, for VARA Cocktail Lab — a hands-on cocktail experience designed for curious sippers and aspiring mixologists alike.
This isn’t a lecture. It’s a playground.
You’ll kick things off by tasting two of VARA’s spirits, getting a peek behind the curtain at what makes them unique — without the stuffy formality. From there, Ayisha will guide the group through building the High Desert Halo, VARA’s stunning gin cocktail with yuzu, honey, and a velvety matcha foam crown.
Then? The bar is yours. Using a curated selection of ingredients and flavor droppers, you’ll craft your own signature cocktail — built around your palate, your preferences, and a little creative courage.
Questions welcome at every step. Good vibes mandatory.
Prefer to keep it alcohol-free? We’ve got you covered with the Vanilla Sol*, our mocktail option.*
$45 per person | Limited to 10 guests per class
Space fills fast — reserve your spot today.
Taste. Build. Make it yours.
