Amsterdam: Bols Cocktail Experience and Cocktail Workshop

Museumkwartier, Amsterdam



Visit the Bols Cocktail Experience in Amsterdam with a self-guided audio tour, followed by a cocktail-making workshop with a professional bartender. Taste your creations and learn the art of mixology.

The Bols Cocktail Experience in Amsterdam offers a self-guided audio tour and cocktail workshop, ideal for cocktail enthusiasts and history lovers.

Highlights

  • Self-guided audio tour exploring Bols Cocktail Experience
  • Enjoy a cocktail in the elegant Mirror Bar after the tour
  • Learn about the 450-year history of Genever and liqueur distillation
  • Participate in a cocktail-making workshop with a professional bartender
  • Create 2 or 3 cocktails by mixing different flavors and aromas

Description

Start with an audio-guided tour that reveals the 450-year-old history of Genever and the distillation craft by Lucas Bols, the world’s oldest distilled spirit brand.

After the tour, relax in the Mirror Bar and enjoy a cocktail prepared by a professional bartender, offering a wide variety of flavors to experience.

Then join the cocktail workshop where you’ll learn mixology techniques and make 2 or 3 cocktails under expert guidance, perfect for recreating the drinks at home.

Includes

  • Audio-guided tour
  • One cocktail in the Mirror Bar
  • 30-minute or 1-hour cocktail workshop (option dependent)
  • Instruction from a professional bartender

Excludes

  • Food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred workshop time. Arrive ready to taste and experiment with flavors, and consider visiting during weekdays for a quieter experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a self-guided audio tour combined with a cocktail workshop that explores the history and art of Genever and liqueur distillation.
The cocktail tasting happens at the elegant Mirror Bar located within the Bols Cocktail Experience venue in Amsterdam.
You will create and learn to mix 2 or 3 cocktails using various flavors and aromas under the guidance of a professional bartender.
No prior experience is needed; the workshop is designed for both beginners and cocktail enthusiasts in Amsterdam.
You should check the official website for the most up-to-date opening hours before your visit.
The audio tour typically lasts around 30 to 45 minutes, providing detailed insights into 450 years of distillation history.
A professional bartender in Amsterdam leads the hands-on cocktail workshop, guiding you through the mixing process.
Yes, the experience includes cocktail tastings at the Mirror Bar as part of the visit.
Yes, the experience combines both historical insights about Genever and liqueur with a hands-on cocktail workshop in Amsterdam.
It is located near Amsterdam’s city center; check the official website for exact address and directions.

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