A Romantic Evening of Cocktails, Chemistry & Botanical Spirits
For Valentine’s Day 2025, we created one of our most immersive and visually inspired Cocktail Classes yet — Botanical Chemistry: A Valentine’s Mixology Class.
Designed as a playful and romantic experience, this special edition class blended floral flavours, dramatic presentations, and interactive cocktail techniques into an unforgettable evening at Reid’s Distillery.
Inspired by the “chemistry” behind both cocktails and connection, guests explored how botanicals, citrus, sweetness, aromatics, and presentation all work together to create balanced and memorable drinks. From cocktail caviar and flavoured fog to dry ice garnishes and vibrant colours, this class focused on theatrical cocktail techniques while remaining approachable and fun for everyone attending.
Each cocktail was designed to feel like part of the experience — romantic, expressive, and full of Valentine’s Day energy.
Welcome Cocktail: Cupid’s Gimlet
Our evening began with a bright and refreshing welcome cocktail that combined strawberry, lime, and Reid’s Citrus Gin for a perfectly balanced Valentine’s sip.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Purée
- Lime Juice
- Reid’s Citrus Gin
Method
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake thoroughly until chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass.
Glassware
Coupe Glass
Love Potion #9
A playful and dramatic cocktail layered with berry flavours, tonic, and floral aromatics.
Ingredients
- Grenadine
- Chambord
- Reid’s Signature Gin
- 1642 Tonic
- Orange Blossom Flavoured Fog
- Cocktail Caviar
Method
- Fill a bubble glass generously with ice.
- Add grenadine and Chambord.
- Top with Reid’s Signature Gin & Tonic.
- Finish with orange blossom flavoured fog and cocktail caviar for presentation.
Glassware
Bubble Glass
Frozen Romance
A sparkling floral cocktail featuring elderflower, citrus, and dramatic dry ice presentation.
Ingredients
- Grenadine
- Elderflower
- Reid’s Citrus Gin
- Lemon and Simple Bar Mix
Garnish
Dry ice presentation
Method
- Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a flute glass.
- Garnish carefully with dry ice presentation for dramatic effect.
Glassware
Flute Glass
Our Valentine’s Day 2025 Cocktail Class was one of the most creative and visually interactive experiences we’ve hosted to date. Guests explored elevated garnish techniques, sensory cocktail elements, and botanical flavour pairings while celebrating the chemistry that makes cocktails — and memorable evenings — come together.
