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**USE PROMO CODE: SAVE20** UP TO 20% OFF On OILS, BALSAMICS & SPICES! FREE SHIPPING OVER $100
$ 55.00
When: October 16th 2026, 6:30pm
Where: Grovestone 2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822
Africa meets agave for a seriously fun night at Grovestone!
Get ready to shake, mix and sip your way through the fascinating world of agave during this hands-on cocktail experience with Lavell Miller, featuring Sango 100% Agave Spirit—a small-batch, handcrafted spirit made with wild African agave.
This isn't your typical cocktail class.
Lavell will take you beyond the cocktail glass to explore agave on a global scale, including its history, how it's grown and produced, and the story behind African agave and Sango.
You'll experience two different expressions— Sango Blanco and Sango Reposado—while learning how each brings its own character to the glass.
And then the real fun begins.
YOU'LL MAKE & ENJOY THREE COCKTAILS
CLASSIC MARGARITA
Master one of the world's most iconic agave cocktails while learning how to create the perfect balance of spirit, citrus and sweetness.
TOMMY'S MARGARITA
Discover the modern Margarita classic and learn how a few simple ingredients can completely change the personality of the drink.
PALOMA
Bright, refreshing and grapefruit-forward, the Paloma showcases an entirely different side of agave.
This is hands-on from start to finish. Lavell will guide you step-by-step as you personally craft all three cocktails while learning professional techniques, flavor balancing and cocktail-building fundamentals you can use at home.
With more than 15 years of experience in the service and hospitality industry, Lavell has worked across nightlife bars, culturally inspired establishments and prestigious hotel bars. Today, he serves as Regional Director for the first African-imported spirits portfolio in the United States, introducing unique spirits, flavors and cultural stories to the American market.
Everything you need for the experience is included:spirits, cocktail ingredients, hands-on instruction, and printed recipes and instructions to take home.
Come with friends, make it a date night, or come on your own. No bartending experience is necessary, just come ready to learn, shake and have a great time.
Three cocktails. Two expressions of African agave. One seriously fun night at Grovestone.
BONUS: Arrive early and explore Grovestone! Bread will be provided so you can sample our extra virgin olive oils, balsamics and bread dipping seasonings. Each guest will also receive 20% off olive oils & balsamics during the event.
There are no refunds. To receive credit toward a future class, a one-week notice is required and a $10 processing fee applies. Requests must be emailed to loui@grovestone.com.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to loui@grovestone.com.
Allergen Facilities:
Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.
Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc. We suggest you check with us before booking.)
Allergens:
Attention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.
The recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cocktail class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. Participant agrees the recipes are only for Participant’s personal non-commercial use and may not be sold, transferred or disseminated to other without the written consent of Grovestone.
Participant grants Grovestone permission to take photographs and/or video recordings for use on Grovestone’s websites, social media sites (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.) and in publications, promotional fliers, educational materials, derivative works. Participant acknowledges these photographs and/or video recordings may be accessible on the internet. Participant also waives any right to compensation arising from the use of photographs and/or video recordings. Participant releases Grovestone from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of any photograph or recordings.
Menus are subject to change. Chefs are subject to change. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling.
Collections: Cooking Classes, Experiences, Quick Order
Category: cocktail class, cooking class, wine, Wine Tasting
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