Shaken or stirred?

Learn a new skill at mixology class

Sorso Bar You can chose from a two-hour classic, speakeasy or creative mixology class at this bar depending on what type of drinks you’re keen to learn about. In addition to a selection of bar bites, there will also be explanations on hand-carved ice, machinepressed ice and ice fusion.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta’a, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur 5pm to 1am, Dhs170. Tel: (02) 8188282. Taxi: Ritz-Carlton. ritzcarlton.com Jazz Bar & Dining Head to the Hilton Abu Dhabi for a new, continent-hopping cocktail class. Dima’s Cocktail Academy is hosted by mixologist Dmitriy Shevchenko and sees guests prepare a variety of drinks from five different areas

Sho Cho around the world. Classes are held on the last Tuesday of the month. August 25

Hilton Abu Dhabi, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi, Tue 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Dhs160 per class. Tel: (02) 6924247. Taxi: Hilton Corniche. hilton.com Sho Cho Learn how to make three specialised cocktails at this Japanese restaurant and lounge (above). You’ll walk away with an athome mixology kit and you can nibble on a free maki roll with happy hour mojitos until 10pm. Classes are hosted upon request.

Souk at Qaryat Al Beri, Bain Al Jessrain, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur noon to 3.30pm, 6pm to 2.45am, Fri and Sat, noon to 2.45am, Dhs175. Tel: (02) 5581117. Taxi: Souk at Qaryat Al Beri. sho-cho.com