‘Tis the season for gatherings and parties with family and friends. Christmas is fast approaching and the calendars are filling with ugly sweater socials, Christmas tree lightings, and all the fanfare in between. In honor of the season, The Sip Room is hosting a holiday cocktail-making class with Libations Mobile Bar.
Mark your calendars and get ready to learn the art of cocktail-making with a holiday theme on Friday, Dec. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Sip Room is located in the heart of downtown at 106 Hay Street. Tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/3VrM1FX. Tickets include all supplies and entertainment will be provided.
Craft cocktails are truly an art form and once the basics are mastered, one’s imagination is the limit. That’s what the Holiday Cocktail-Making Class looks to offer. Attendees will walk away with a fundamental understanding of creating unique, one-of-a-kind craft cocktails.
Ariel Evans, North Carolina native, veteran and owner of Libations Mobile Bar, will teach the class and guide attendees step-by-step in creating the perfect cocktail—a skill they can use to impress their friends year-round. Evans spent 9 years in the military but always knew she would become an entrepreneur one day.
“I replaced my boots with a cocktail shaker and launched Libations in September 2022. I love nothing more than to create crafted cocktails and mocktails. I really enjoy making someone’s celebration special! If I am not working on making my events special, I am creating special moments for my family,” she said.
Although Evans has only been bartending for two years, her experience in the industry dates over a decade, working closely with masters of the craft.
She explained, “I bring over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Much of my bartending expertise comes from working closely with my team of seasoned bartenders, who each have over 15 years of experience. I consider myself fortunate to have been taught by the best in the industry.”
Her decision to open a mobile bar service wasn’t solidified until she paid a visit to a Charlotte bar.
“After a visit to Black Moth Bar in 2020 located in the Camp North End area of Charlotte, I found myself obsessed with the idea of a mobile bar. Black Moth was a transformed Airstream to bar concept. I quickly began pursuing the creation of Libations shortly after,” she said.
Her business has successfully created picture-perfect and taste-perfect craft cocktails for customers ever since. Evans is excited to bring her expertise to Fayetteville thanks to Santina Thomas, owner of The Sip Room.
“Attendees can look forward to an engaging and educational evening at our upcoming cocktail class! We’ll cover essential tools and cocktail-making techniques, all while enjoying a fun and lively atmosphere. Plus, there will be some light bites available while supplies last. It’s the perfect recipe for a great night out! Our upcoming cocktail class isn’t just about learning, it’s a fantastic opportunity to network and connect with new people. Feel free to come solo or bring a friend and enjoy a memorable evening of cocktails and conversation!” Thomas said.
For more information about Libations Mobile Bar services, visit the website at https://www.cheerslibationsmobilebar.com/ 

(Photo courtesy of Libations Mobile Bar)