Private Master Mixologist
A dedicated professional with a quarter-century of global hospitality expertise.
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Omakase Improvisation.
Pure creation. No menu. Unrepeatable moments. Complete trust. Cocktails created spontaneously, in real time, for each guest.
From $3,000 USDUp to 25 guests · 4-6 hours · New York Metropolitan AreaInquirePerformance art.
For the true connoisseur who understands that the highest form of craft is improvisation. This is omakase for cocktails - a ritual reserved for those who collect spirits, cultivate home bars, and seek experiences that cannot be replicated.
There is no menu. No predetermined recipes. Only mastery, intuition, and the alchemy that happens when experience meets the unexpected.
Your private mixologist arrives with a quarter-century of global hospitality expertise. Each cocktail is created spontaneously, in real time, tailored to individual guests' moods, energy, and palates. You witness cocktails being born - techniques you've never seen, flavor structures that challenge assumptions.
This is not bartending. This is performance art.
Guests do not observe - they participate in the creation itself.
II · The Menu Protocol
Pure Improvisation. The Highest Form of Trust.
The Selection.
We use your existing spirits, your collection, and the energy of the room as our canvas. No recipe cards, no pre-event design. Cocktails are created spontaneously for each guest, based on real-time dialogue, intuition, and the resources available in your bar.
III · Scalability
Scalability & Investment.
The Alchemist experience is intentionally limited to preserve the focus required for spontaneous, omakase-style creation. The Master Mixologist is the sole creative force. A dedicated logistical assistant is present to preserve focus, flow, and the integrity of the ritual - their role is strictly operational and never part of the creative act.
AThe SoloistUp to 15 guestsPersonnel 1 Master Mixologist + 1 Logistical AssistantFocus Deep engagement and complex, individual creationFrom $3,000
BThe Ensemble16 to 25 guests · hard limitPersonnel 1 Master Mixologist + 1 Shadow (logistical)Focus Critical logistical support so the Master remains fully immersed in improvisationFrom $3,500
CBeyond LimitsOver 25 guestsPersonnel Custom inquiry onlyFocus This scale compromises the core omakase experienceNot recommended
What's Included.
The specific milestones of your evening, from first consultation to final pour.
- 01
Pre-Event Discovery Session
Two to three weeks prior, we conduct a comprehensive consultation and home bar assessment. This is not menu planning - it is understanding the canvas before the performance begins.
- 02
The Alchemist's Kit
I arrive with specialty technique equipment, rare ingredients, proprietary tinctures, and unique garnishes not available commercially.
- 03
The Ice Ritualmandatory inclusion
Ice selection is determined exclusively by the Master Mixologist. All ice used for this experience is professionally sourced, ordered, and quality-controlled by Ice & Instinct. The host covers the cost of ice as a separate line item, finalized during the consultation. For optimal tempering and performance readiness, ice delivery is scheduled to arrive prior to the Master Mixologist’s arrival. Ice quality is non-negotiable and cannot be substituted, supplied, or sourced by the host.
- 04
4-6 Hours of Improvisational Service
Flexible service duration, guided by the rhythm of the evening. Every cocktail is a singular event.
- 05
Station Restoration
Upon conclusion, your space is returned to order.
Standard Inclusions.
Every Ice & Instinct experience, regardless of tier, includes the foundation of our craft.
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Educational Engagement
Conversations about terroir, fermentation, technique, and cocktail history emerge naturally. Your gathering becomes a living masterclass.
03
Professional Tooling
A compact case of gold-standard mixology tools, plus advanced technique equipment.
04
Setup & Breakdown
Complete organization of the immediate working area.
What the Host Provides.
To enable pure improvisation, the host provides the canvas.
- 01
Existing Spirits & Inventory
The host's spirit collection and home bar inventory form the primary palette for the evening.
- 02
Curated Glassware Collection
This experience assumes thoughtfully selected, high-quality glassware. Large-format stemware, sculptural coupes, elegant rocks glasses, and varied vessels allow each creation to fully express its character. The vessel is not an accessory - it is part of the performance.
- 03
Infrastructure
A suitable work surface with adequate space for technique work, access to running water, and electricity.
- 04
Openness to the Unexpected
Complete trust in the Master Mixologist's spontaneous creative vision.
Experience notes.
The Alchemist experience is intentionally designed as a focused, solo improvisational performance. The Master Mixologist remains the sole creative force throughout the evening.
Operational support is scaled internally based on the number of guests to preserve flow, cleanliness, and uninterrupted creative focus. The size and structure of the supporting team are determined exclusively by the mixologist and are included as part of the experience.
Certain material elements required to execute the ritual at the highest level - such as professional ice formats, specialty glassware, or select atmospheric components - may be arranged separately through the Concierge. These elements support the performance without altering its nature.
When the energy of the room calls for it, the experience may continue beyond its initial frame as a natural continuation of the ritual itself.