Zero-Proof Cocktails for the Holidays

Instructor: Jake Diaz, Bar Manager at Mountain Vale Lodge

Day & Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuition: $40.00

Ages: 18 and Up

All levels are welcome. No experience required.

Learn how to create your own Zero-Proof Cocktails with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Students will get ready to celebrate with winter herbs and focus on citrus with hints of cranberry, hibiscus, and juniper. This is a great way for beginners and beyond to learn something new about creating attractive and tasty libations. New students will learn the basics of presentation and garnishing, how to pair flavors etc. Returning students will build on their knowledge. 

Students Please Bring:

• Note taking materials.
• Water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $20.00 – 25.00 THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees.  

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information.

About Instructor: Jake Diaz is the Bar Manager at Mountain Vale Lodge in Murphy, NC. Jake is passionate about local, seasonal ingredients. He developed a love for cooking while spending time with his Colombian Abuelita and is now sharing his enthusiasm and expertise serving the community and teaching.