FIRE and ice, flowers and exotic fruits...order a cocktail at The Alchemist and you witness a little bit of mixology magic.

A dedicated mixologist will show you how to make The Alchemist's version of three classic cocktails

If you've ever watched their bartenders and wondered how to recreate these potent potions at home, here's your answer. They've just launched The Alchemist Cocktail Masterclass. And they've been sharing the secrets of their trade in five how-to cocktail videos.

At the masterclasses, a dedicated mixologist will show you how to make The Alchemist's version of three classic cocktails: the Smokey Old Fashioned, the French Martini, and the Passion Fruit Mojito.

D3x_7955You'll learn the story behind each concoction– where it came from, who dreamt it up – then you'll be given step-by-step instructions on how to create it yourself. You'll be the judge of your success when you drink it afterwards.

There are three packages available– see the box below for details. The masterclasses are held in a private area of the bar, and you can make a restaurant reservation for before or after the class to complete the perfect extra-curricular activity.

For a taster, check out their cocktail-making videos. There are five to watch: the Passion Fruit Mojito, the Rose Bud, the Maple Manhattan, the Lavender and Coconut Daiquiri, and the Smokey Old Fashioned.

To book a cocktail masterclass, call The Alchemist Spinningfields on 0161 817 2950 or The Alchemist New York Street on 0161 228 3856.

Cocktail Masterclasses at The Alchemist

Package 1

3 classic cocktails:

Smokey Old Fashioned, French Martini, Passion Fruit Mojito

£25 per person

Package 2

Package 1 plus Kir Royale on arrival

£30 per person

Package 3

Package 1 and 2 plus bar nibbles:

Chicken Wings, Nachos, Potato Wedges and Beer Batter Prawns

£35 per person