Amsterdam: Party Cocktail and Shot Workshop with Free Drinks

Amsterdam’s Chupitos Club turns drink-making into a lively 90-minute hands-on workshop. You learn to shake cocktails, layer colorful shooters, and watch a fire demonstration before settling into the club’s party mood with five drinks included.

I like the clear mix of instruction and fun: you do not just order drinks, you learn how they are made. I also like the choice of a flavored Mule and classic shooters such as the B-52, which gives the class a few memorable tricks to take home. The main drawback is simple: this is an alcohol-focused party activity, so it will not suit anyone under 18 or anyone looking for a quiet tasting.

Key points to know before booking

• Five drinks are included: You prepare and enjoy two cocktails plus three shooters.
• The workshop teaches real techniques: Practice mixing, shaking, layering, and basic shooter preparation.
• The drinks have a theatrical side: A fire show demonstration is part of the session, including the Harry Potter fire shooter.
• You make a flavored Mule: Choose from a selected range of liquors for your own version.
• The class ends in party mode: Stay at The Chupitos Club and try drinks such as the Chemistry, Marshmallow, or Headbanger.
• The format is adults-only: The activity is not suitable for children under 18, and intoxication is not allowed.

Starting behind the bar at The Chupitos Club

The experience takes place at The Chupitos Club in Amsterdam, in North Holland. The club setting shapes the whole event. This is not a formal culinary school with quiet tables and long explanations. It is a social bar workshop, built around quick lessons, drinks, challenges, and a party atmosphere.

Your instructor speaks English and works as a professional bartender. The teaching focuses on useful basics rather than advanced cocktail theory. You learn how mixing and shaking change a drink, then move into shooter techniques that are more visual and playful.

That balance matters. If you have never made a cocktail, the session gives you a simple introduction without asking you to master a full bar menu. If you already know your way around a shaker, the layered shots and fire demonstration provide the more unusual parts.

The mood may depend on how many people have booked at the same time. One session had only one group present, which made the instruction feel especially personal. That cannot be promised for every date, but it shows the workshop can work well for a small private group.

Mixing, shaking, and making the Mule

The first practical part centers on basic cocktail skills. You learn to mix and shake, then create a flavored Mule using a selected range of liquors. The format gives you a useful choice without turning the activity into a long menu decision.

A Mule is a good workshop drink because the technique is easy to see and repeat. You can focus on the balance between the liquor and the other ingredients, while the shaking gives you a clear bartending action to practice. The flavored element also lets you make a drink that feels more personal than a fixed sample.

You receive two cocktails during the activity. That is important when considering the $41 price. You are paying not only for the drinks, but also for guided preparation and access to a bar-based activity that would be hard to reproduce on your own during a short city visit.

The instruction is likely most useful if you take part rather than simply watch. Ask questions, follow the bartender’s movements, and pay attention to the order in which ingredients are handled. The point is not to leave as a professional bartender after 90 minutes. It is to pick up a few techniques you can remember and use again.

Layering shooters, from B-52 to fire tricks

The shooter section brings more spectacle. The bartender shows you how to layer drinks, using the classic B-52 as an example. Layering depends on pouring carefully so the liquids remain in visible bands, making this more about control and presentation than simply knocking back a shot.

You also learn the difference between a shot and a shooter. The terms are often used loosely, so this short explanation adds useful context to what could otherwise be a string of quick drinks. The workshop presents shooters as small, playful mixed drinks with their own methods and presentation.

Three shooters are included. One of the most memorable is the Harry Potter fire shooter, paired with a fire show demonstration behind the bar. This is the part most likely to appeal to anyone who enjoys theatrical drinks and unusual bar tricks.

Safety still matters here. Fire is part of the demonstration, not a reason to treat the drinks carelessly. The activity does not allow intoxication, and you should pace yourself. Five alcoholic drinks in 90 minutes can be a lot for some people, especially when several are shooters.

Challenges and the party atmosphere

The workshop includes challenges as you practice cocktail and shooter techniques. These add energy and give groups something to do together, instead of having everyone stand around while one person handles the shaker.

I like this format for friends, couples, and small celebrations. You can compare your technique, try to layer a shooter cleanly, and enjoy the mistakes that come with learning a new bar skill. The experience is designed to be social, not solemn.

After the instructional part, the party atmosphere continues at The Chupitos Club. You can try additional drinks such as the Chemistry, Marshmallow, or Headbanger. These drinks are not part of the listed five included drinks, so plan on paying extra if you order them.

This final stretch is useful if you want nightlife rather than a class that ends the moment the last cocktail is made. It also means the experience may suit a group with mixed interests: some people can focus on the workshop, while others will enjoy the club mood afterward.

The tradeoff is that the club setting may not appeal to everyone. If you want a calm drink with a careful food pairing, choose a quieter cocktail bar experience. If you want noise, shared tasks, and colorful shooters, this format makes more sense.

What the $41 price includes

At $41 per person, the value depends on how much you want from the instruction. The included drinks are:

• Two cocktails
• Three shooters
• Bartending instruction
• A fire show demonstration
• Time in the party atmosphere at The Chupitos Club

Buying five drinks separately could account for a large part of the price, but the real value is the activity itself. You get a bartender-led lesson, the chance to make drinks, and a ready-made evening plan. That is often useful in Amsterdam, where a group may otherwise spend time and money moving from one bar to another.

The price is less attractive if you mainly want to drink and have no interest in making anything. In that case, a regular bar visit may give you more flexibility. The workshop earns its cost when you take part in the mixing, shaking, layering, and challenges.

The two cocktails also help balance the three shooters. Shooters are fun, but they are small and can make the experience feel rushed if they are the only drinks included. Having full cocktails in the package gives you a more varied session.

Who will enjoy this Amsterdam activity

I would recommend this workshop most strongly to adults traveling with friends, couples who enjoy playful nightlife, and groups planning a birthday or pre-party activity. It gives everyone a shared task, which can be easier than trying to keep a group together in a busy bar.

It also suits first-time cocktail makers. The techniques are basic enough to follow, while the layered shooters and fire show keep the class from feeling like a dry lesson. English instruction makes the activity accessible to English-speaking visitors.

The workshop is less suitable for children, anyone under 18, or anyone avoiding alcohol. It may also be a poor match if you dislike loud party settings, shooter-style drinks, or demonstrations involving fire.

Wheelchair access is listed, which is useful when planning. The activity lasts 1.5 hours, so you do not need to give up an entire afternoon or evening. Starting times vary, so check the available schedule when choosing your date.

Practical tips for a better session

Go in with the right expectations. You are learning a few practical techniques in a party bar, not completing a professional bartending course. The best approach is to treat it as entertainment with useful skills built in.

Pace the drinks. The package includes two cocktails and three shooters, and the short duration means you may be served several drinks close together. You do not need to rush just because the class has a set schedule.

Pay attention during the Mule preparation. It is the most repeatable drink of the workshop, and the flavored liquor choices give you a chance to find a combination you enjoy. The layering lesson is more about a visual trick, but it can be the most satisfying part if you like careful pouring.

If you are booking for a group, remember that one session was guided by Jim and had only one group present. A small group can make it easier to ask questions and get hands-on time. Larger or busier sessions may feel more social and less personal.

The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve now while paying later. Those terms help if your Amsterdam plans are still shifting. Just keep the age rule and no-intoxication rule in mind.

Should you book the Chupitos cocktail workshop?

Book it if you want an adult night out with structure, five included drinks, and a few tricks you can show friends later. The combination of a flavored Mule, layered B-52, Harry Potter fire shooter, and club time gives the experience more variety than a basic cocktail class.

I would especially choose it for a social group that wants to start an evening together. The instruction gives the night a clear beginning, while the party atmosphere lets you continue afterward.

Skip it if you want a quiet tasting, a serious bartending qualification, or a nonalcoholic activity. At $41, the value is strongest when you take part fully and enjoy the playful bar setting. For the right group, it is a compact and good-humored way to add some hands-on nightlife to an Amsterdam stay.

FAQ

Where does the cocktail and shot workshop take place?

The experience takes place at The Chupitos Club in Amsterdam, in North Holland.

How long does the workshop last?

The workshop lasts 1.5 hours.

How many drinks are included?

You receive two cocktails and three shooters, for five included drinks in total.

What cocktail do you make?

You create a flavored Mule and choose from a selected range of liquors.

What shooter techniques will I learn?

The workshop covers layering shooters and other basic shooter-making techniques. The classic B-52 is used as an example.

Is there a fire demonstration?

Yes. A professional bartender provides a fire show demonstration, including the Harry Potter fire shooter.

Is the activity taught in English?

Yes. The instructor teaches in English.

Can children join the workshop?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 18 years old.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.