Flower City Drinksmiths: Easter Cocktails
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Easter Cocktails

Spring into the season with a festive cocktail workshop—just in time for Easter! Explore a wide variety of spirits as you learn to craft seasonal cocktails that are as fun as they are delicious. The class includes a brief dive into the history of cocktails and alcohol, a tutorial on proper use of bar tools and their origins, plus a welcome beverage and light appetizers to enjoy along the way. Perfect for anyone looking to shake up their spring celebrations.

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

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Flower City Thaw
Apr
11
4:00 PM16:00

Flower City Thaw

Fear not haters of the winter cold! The Thaw is back to kick off the spring music season...

Come enjoy a live music takeover of Rochester's entertainment district with shows starting every 30 minutes across 5 venues. One ticket gives you access to all venues to see 12+ bands throughout the evening.

Music provided by:

The Honey Smugglers
A Girl Named Genny
Aaron Lipp
Other Brother
Jackson Cavalier
Ivy's Home
Candy Country
Calabash
Rissa The Righter
Banjo Juice Jazz Band
Anthony Blood
The Swooners

And more...

The Flower City Thaw is the brainchild of Ray Mahar (The Local Sound Collaborative), Geoff Dale (Three Heads Brewing) and Max Gianniny (Gianniny Brothers). A big thanks to all who came out for the first Thaw last year. See you April 11 for round 2.

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Spring Cocktails
Apr
21
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Spring Cocktails

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shake things up! In this hands-on cocktail-making class, we’ll explore a fresh lineup of spring-inspired drinks featuring seasonal herbs, classic spirits, and a few delightfully unexpected herbal liqueurs. Along the way, we’ll sip through a brief (and fascinating) history of cocktails and alcohol, learn the proper use and surprising origins of essential bar tools, and build confidence behind the bar. Your evening includes a welcome cocktail, light appetizers, and plenty of opportunities to taste, learn, and cheers!

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Cinco De Mayo Cocktails
May
5
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Cinco De Mayo Cocktails

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a hands-on journey through tequila and mezcal, featuring iconic cocktails rooted in Mexican history. Sip, shake, and stir as you learn the stories behind these beloved spirits, enjoy a welcome drink and light appetizers, and master essential bar tools along the way. Perfect for curious beginners and cocktail enthusiasts alike, this class blends culture, craft, and great flavor!

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Tequila Master Class
May
19
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Tequila Master Class

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor? Let's learn about one of the most versatile spirits that's ever been created. Enjoy light appetizers and a welcome drink, a brief history of alcohol and cocktails through history, and a tutorial on the tools and proper usage of the tools needed for the class. Then, each student will make two drinks, picked from four selections, with time to mingle and enjoy the Daily Refresher patio in-between.

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/flower-city-drinksmiths/products/cocktail-master-class-tequila

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Anniversary Party!
Mar
24
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Anniversary Party!

Celebrate the Drinksmiths’ 11th Anniversary with a festive cocktail party! Marking over a decade of craft, creativity, and good company, this hands-on workshop features four celebratory cocktail recipes, and you’ll choose two to make under guided instruction. Along the way, enjoy a brief dive into cocktail and spirits history, learn the basics of bar tools and their origins, and sip on a welcome beverage with light appetizers. And because it’s an anniversary celebration… expect a few fun surprises!

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/flower-city-drinksmiths/products/cocktail-making-anniversary-party

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Flower City Drinksmiths: St. Patrick's Day Cocktails
Mar
10
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: St. Patrick's Day Cocktails

Sláinte! Join the Drinksmiths for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Learn about classic and newer cocktails to toast one of our favorite holidays of the year. Enjoy a welcome beverage and light appetizers as we explore several spirits in this class, along with a brief history on cocktails and a tutorial on proper use of bar tools and their origins.

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/flower-city-drinksmiths/products/cocktail-making-st-patricks-day-cocktails

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Winter Tequila Cocktails
Jan
27
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Winter Tequila Cocktails

Cozy up with some winter cocktails that will lift your spirits! In this class, students will use delicious hot beverages…in cocktails! Four cocktails will be demonstrated, and everyone will get to make two of their choosing. The class includes a brief history of cocktails and alcohol, a tutorial on proper use of bar tools and their origins, plus a welcome beverage and light appetizers.

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/cocktail-making-winter-tequila-cocktails

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Mocktails
Jan
13
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Mocktails

Join The Drinksmiths for our "Dry January" Event, learn some tasty Mocktails that can easily be enjoyed with or without alcohol. This class will have both options available to ensure all guests are welcome. Four cocktails will be taught and each individual will have a place to make 2 of their choosing. The class features a brief historical account of cocktails and alcohol, a tutorial on proper use of bar tools and their origins, as well as a welcome beverage and light appetizers!

Tickets are $58 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/mocktail-master-class

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NYE @ Daily ft. DJ MC GRIFF
Dec
31
to Jan 1

NYE @ Daily ft. DJ MC GRIFF

Iron out your Zoot Suits and dust off your Oscars, Daily Refresher is ringing in 2026, Old Hollywood Style!

Come celebrate the end of 2025 with us, our friends from Old Fitzgerald and Larceny Bourbon, and the musical stylings of DJ MC GRIFF!

Walk the red carpet with your gala best as we sip on classic cocktails, crank up the tunes, and watch the ball drop to usher in the New Year!

Upstairs VIP Access tickets available for $65 at Eventbrite

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Winter Market Festival
Dec
20
4:00 PM16:00

Winter Market Festival

Join us for some holiday cheer as we highlight local vendors and celebrate the reasons for the season!

Local clothing and gift vendors join forces with our master mixologists as we craft holiday magic to warm even the grinchiest of hearts.

This Saturday features:

  • Wreaths and Poinsettias by Cornercopia Produce Market

  • Spice Blends and Wax Melts by Daily’s own Chef Taylor!

  • Specialty Bourbon Tasting by Bulleit Whiskey

  • Clothing Pop Ups by Second Look Styling

  • Ceramics by Kelli Jean

  • And More!

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Holiday Jazz Series
Dec
18
6:30 PM18:30

Holiday Jazz Series

Get into the swing of the season with our holiday jazz series at The Daily Refresher!

Thursdays in December, we will be highlighting local jazz musicians to lighten up the impending winter gloom. Come enjoy cocktails and warm holiday classics.

This week’s artist is Thettu Deepak!

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Winter Market Festival
Dec
13
4:00 PM16:00

Winter Market Festival

Join us for some holiday cheer as we highlight local vendors and celebrate the reasons for the season!

Local clothing and gift vendors join forces with our master mixologists as we craft holiday magic to warm even the grinchiest of hearts.

This Saturday features:

  • Baked goods by Sourdough Mama

  • The Vintage Aesthetic

  • Wreaths and Poinsettias by Cornercopia Produce Market

  • Spice Blends and Wax Melts by Daily’s own Chef Taylor!

  • Specialty Bourbon Tasting by Woodinville Whiskey

  • Clothing Pop Ups

  • And More!

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Holiday Jazz Series
Dec
11
6:30 PM18:30

Holiday Jazz Series

Get into the swing of the season with our holiday jazz series at The Daily Refresher!

Thursdays in December, we will be highlighting local jazz musicians to lighten up the impending winter gloom. Come enjoy cocktails and warm holiday classics.

This week’s artist is The Max Robbins Duo featuring piano and trumpet!

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Prohibition Repeal Party
Dec
5
8:00 PM20:00

Prohibition Repeal Party

Come celebrate the repeal of prohibition!

Each year, we gather to toast the death of the Volstead Act and rejoice with a party!

Featuring cake from Savoyia Bakery, music by Brass Garden, burlesque dancers, (candy) cigarette girls, a pop up tattoo artist, and celebratory cocktails!

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Friendsgiving Party with Jim Beam and Laphroaig
Nov
26
5:00 PM17:00

Friendsgiving Party with Jim Beam and Laphroaig

We’re celebrating the season of togetherness with our friends from the Jim Beam Family and Laphroaig Scotch Whisky!

Let’s hang out and enjoy comfort food, great drinks, and greater company.

We will have cocktail specials from Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, and Laphroaig.

Our full dinner menu and food specials will also be available!

Hope to see you there!

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Holiday Cocktails
Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Holiday Cocktails

Celebrate the season with us as we shake, stir, and sip our way through some holiday favorites! In this festive class, you’ll enjoy light appetizers and a welcome drink before diving into the fascinating history of cocktails. Learn how to use essential bar tools with confidence, then craft two delicious drinks of your own, chosen from four seasonal selections. Perfect for warming up winter nights and adding a little merry to your holiday gatherings!

Tickets are $57 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/cocktail-making-holidays

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Halloween Party!
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Halloween Party!

We're releasing the spirits for our Halloween celebration! Come learn some great cocktails to share at your next gathering. Enjoy light appetizers and a welcome drink, a brief history of alcohol and cocktails through history, and then a tutorial on the tools, and proper usage of the tools needed, for the class. Finally, make two drinks of your very own from four selections!

Tickets are $57 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/cocktail-making-halloween-party

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Classics
Oct
14
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Classics

"Stick to the classics, and you can never go wrong!" Explore some of the fundamental cocktails that have changed the bartending world since their introduction. Enjoy light appetizers and a welcome cocktail, a brief history of alcohol and cocktails through history, and a tutorial on the tools and proper usage of the tools needed for the class!

Tickets are $57 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/cocktail-making-classics

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Flower City Drinksmiths: Fall Favorites
Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00

Flower City Drinksmiths: Fall Favorites

Fall is in full swing, and so are the flavors! Learn to craft delicious seasonal cocktails that capture the cozy spirit of autumn. Enjoy a welcome drink and light appetizers, dive into a brief history of alcohol and cocktails, and get hands-on with a tutorial on essential bar tools and techniques. Then, shake and stir your way through two cocktails of your choice from a curated menu of four fall-inspired favorites.

Tickets are $57 and include two cocktail making sessions, light fare, and cocktail instructions!

Get your tickets at https://rochesterbrainery.com/collections/the-daily-refresher/products/cocktail-master-class-fall-favorites

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