LAUNTON DISTILLERY FIELD GUIDE
An Eras Tour at the Bar: Mix Three Historic Cocktails at Launton’s Sky Wave
A 90-minute, hands-on masterclass at The Sky Wave Distillery where participants craft three cocktails and explore cocktail history—a practical guide for planning your evening.
An Eras Tour at the Bar: Mix Three Historic Cocktails at Launton’s Sky Wave.
Set inside The Sky Wave Distillery’s boutique cocktail bar in Launton, the Sky Wave Mixology Cocktail Masterclass frames an evening as an Eras Tour: under the guidance of the Sky Wave Mixologist you’ll learn cocktail history and shake up three drinks in a convivial, design-led space—an approachable, hands-on session meant to be enjoyed with friends or family aged 18 and over.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An Eras Tour: Three Cocktails
The core of the masterclass is making three delicious drinks that represent different eras of cocktail history—each recipe is taught and crafted hands-on under expert instruction.
Boutique Bar in a Unique Location
Sessions take place in a beautifully designed boutique cocktail bar at The Sky Wave Distillery, where you can relax with your creations after the class and hear the surprising Sky Wave Story.
Guidance from the Sky Wave Mixologist
The Sky Wave Mixologist leads the class, guiding participants through techniques and the narrative of cocktail evolution so you leave with both recipes and practical skills.
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
The masterclass unfolds as a compact, social workshop: a welcome and introduction to the Sky Wave Story, a guided, hands-on session where each participant helps build three cocktails tied to different historical eras, then time to sit back in the boutique bar and enjoy the drinks you’ve made. The emphasis is on shared learning and conviviality in a thoughtfully designed setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this masterclass suits—and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The masterclass runs for 90 minutes.
As an alcohol-based event, attendees must be 18 or older; proof of age may be required if you appear under 25.
The session departs from The Sky Wave Distillery at The North Tanker Sheds, Bicester Motion, Buckingham Road, Bicester OX27 8AL.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the masterclass?
The Sky Wave Cocktail Masterclass runs for 90 minutes.
What age do I need to be to attend?
Attendance is strictly limited to people aged 18 and over; under-18s, including spectators and babies or toddlers, are not permitted. Proof of age may be required if you look under 25.
How many cocktails will we make?
Participants will craft three cocktails during the session as part of the Eras Tour format.
Where does the class meet?
Meet at The Sky Wave Distillery, The North Tanker Sheds, Bicester Motion, Buckingham Road, Bicester OX27 8AL.
Can I bring children or infants to watch?
No; because this is an alcohol-based event, children, babies and toddlers are not permitted, even as spectators.
Is the class suitable for groups?
Yes—the experience is described as a fun evening for friends and family; sessions accommodate small groups under the operator’s stated limits.