The Spiffy Dapper

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Cocktail Masterclasses

One-hour cocktail masterclasses at The Spiffy Dapper, on River Valley Road.

Two classes, both an hour, both S$99. One on gin and tonics. One on the two cocktails that quietly underwrite the rest of the menu. Both run by the bartenders, at the bar.

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S$99 · 1 hour · Spiffy Dapper

Gin & Tonic Pairing Masterclass

Three gins. Four tonics. Twelve possibilities. One of them is yours.

How the gin and tonic became what it is, and how to make the version you actually like.

What’s included

  • Three distinct styles of gin to taste side by side
  • Four different tonic waters to mix and match
  • A bartender-built, full-sized G&T finished to your spec, with botanicals you garnish yourself
  • Light bites from the bar; dietary requirements accommodated on request
  • A short history lesson about how the drink came down from colonial Malaya. Relevant, we promise

When

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
  • Saturdays, 6:00–7:00 pm
Book on Curated.sg

S$99 · 1 hour · Spiffy Dapper

Craft Cocktail Masterclass

The Daiquiri and the Old Fashioned. Every drink on every menu is a variation on one or the other.

Two cocktails that contain almost everything you need to know about every other cocktail.

What’s included

  • A welcome cocktail on arrival
  • Hands-on instruction in the two cocktail traditions: one shaken (sour), one stirred (booze-forward)
  • You build your own variations on each, under guidance
  • Light bites from the bar; dietary requirements accommodated on request
  • An exit strategy: a small written reference card to take home, in case you forget the ratios by Tuesday

When

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
  • Sundays, 6:00–7:00 pm
Book on Curated.sg

What to expect

You walk in, sit down, drink up.

01

Arrive

Just turn up at 294 River Valley Road on time. We’ve already poured a welcome drink for you.

02

Taste

The bartender walks you through the spirits, the structure, and the small choices that make a drink the drink.

03

Build

You make a drink yourself, with hands-on guidance. You finish it, garnish it, and serve it to whoever you came with.

04

Leave

You walk out with a better understanding of what you like and why, plus a small written reference for home.

Who comes

Couples, gifts, beginners, regulars, the occasional bartender on their day off.

Most of the people who come to these classes have never made a drink with intent. A few have made drinks for a living. The format works for both. Cocktails are mostly attention and small decisions. Neither needs experience to get right, only the willingness to slow down for an hour.

First dates have done well here. So have last dates. We’ve seen both.

Private & custom

Larger groups, corporate, weddings, anything off the menu.

For private bookings, larger parties, hens, stags, team off-sites, or deep-dive sessions on a single spirit category, get in touch. We do most things and quietly enjoy doing the strange ones.

Enquire about a private classEmail [email protected]

FAQ

Things people ask. Things we answer.

How do I book?

All bookings go through Curated.sg, which handles scheduling, payment, and confirmation. Pick a class, place the order, and their team will confirm your date with you directly.

Can I gift this?

Yes. Book it under your name and we’ll work the date out with the recipient. Best gift we’ve seen given for a birthday, a hen night, a leaving-Singapore round, and at least one apology.

Do I need to know anything about cocktails?

No. The masterclasses assume nothing. Bartenders, drinkers, total beginners, professional cynics: all welcome.

What if I’m late?

Try not to be. We start on time and run an hour. If you’re less than ten minutes late, just walk in. If you’re more, message ahead and we’ll do what we can.

Minimum age?

18, the legal drinking age in Singapore. ID may be requested.

Dietary requirements?

Tell us on booking. The light bites accommodate most things. The drinks are themselves the drinks.

Cancellation?

Curated.sg’s terms apply for cancellations and rescheduling. If something has gone sideways, get in touch and we’ll do our best.

Can I book a private group?

Yes: corporate, bachelorette, team off-sites, off-menu deep dives. Drop us a line via the contact page with what you have in mind.

Pick a class.

Both are S$99. Both are an hour. Both end with a drink you made.

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