Essential techniques
Shake (for cocktails with juice or egg whites), stir (for spirit-forward cocktails), build, layering. How and why each technique matters.
Mixology Workshop · Old Nice
Learn to create 3 cocktails in 1 hour in a vaulted cellar in Old Nice
Interactive workshop led by a professional bartender: 3 cocktails to create (including one alcohol-free using non-alcoholic liqueurs), shake & stir techniques, flavour balance, tasting. A complimentary cocktail to celebrate at the end.
Workshop starts at 5:00 PM sharp. Booking & online payment required 24 hours in advance. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before. You may stay after for our regular apéritif & evening service.
What you'll learn
The bartender guides you step by step through 3 cocktails — you shake, you measure, you taste. No theory lecture: you're hands-on with the shaker from minute one.
3 creations to make
1 gin cocktail, 1 signature cocktail from our menu, and 1 alcohol-free cocktail using non-alcoholic liqueurs (Lyre's, Ceder's, Gimber) — for those who aren't drinking tonight.
Flavour balance
Acid/sweet and bitter/aromatic ratios, ice dilution, garnish that changes everything — the foundations to recreate cocktails at home.
House expertise
Bar tips to avoid classic mistakes, spirit selection, recipe memorisation secrets — everything cocktail books don't tell you.
Who is this workshop for?
Our 3-10 person format fits very different contexts.
- 🍾 Hen / Stag parties — an original activity before the night out; the group leaves with a skill and great memories.
- 🎂 Birthdays (between friends, family, 30+ celebrations) — alternative to ordinary restaurant dinners.
- ✈️ Travellers looking for an authentic Nice experience — an Old Nice insider experience.
- 👥 Corporate team-building — small team (3-10) wanting to step outside the usual frame.
- 💕 Original date night — couples wanting something memorable before dinner.
Pricing & what's included
Single per-person price, paid at booking to guarantee your slot and confirm the 3-person minimum. Available every day on reservation 24 hours in advance.
3 cocktails you prepare yourself with the bartender's guidance · 1 complimentary signature cocktail at 6pm · All ingredients (spirits, liqueurs, fresh juices, garnish) · Pro glassware · Full facilitation by our team.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel or modify my booking?
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the workshop (full refund). Between 48h and 24h: credit valid for 3 months on another slot. Less than 24h or no-show: non-refundable, though we can reschedule in case of justified emergency (illness with proof).
Is there an alcohol-free cocktail for non-drinkers?
Yes — one of the 3 creations uses non-alcoholic liqueurs (Lyre's, Ceder's, Gimber) that mirror traditional spirits. The result is complex, aromatic, and as sophisticated as the two other cocktails. Let us know at booking if several participants don't drink and we'll adapt.
What languages is the workshop available in?
The workshop is hosted in French or English only — no other languages are available. Please specify your preference at booking. Our bartenders adapt to the dominant language of your group.
I have an allergy or intolerance — can you accommodate it?
Please mention it at booking (dedicated field): food allergies, pregnancy, gluten/dairy intolerance. We'll adapt recipes or substitute ingredients at no extra cost.
Can we stay after 6pm?
Absolutely — the bar opens normally at 6pm for the apéritif and evening service. You can stay on with our full cocktail menu, and even enjoy the evening's programming (karaoke, drag show, jam session depending on the day).
Contact
View cocktail menu
Compare our house signatures, established bar classics, dedicated mocktails, and virgin-friendly options before your night in Nice Old Town.
See upcoming dates
The program is refreshed every two weeks. Karaoke, live music, jam sessions, drag nights, and other lively formats return regularly in the cellar, with about one DJ night a month. Exact dates and timings are shown on each event listing.
Book for karaoke night
For 1–20 guests, book a table for drinks, a birthday, or a night out in Nice Old Town.
In the press
Les Folies d'Edmonde rendent hommage par ce prénom à la grand-mère de Caroline et d'Aurélie […], sœurs à l'origine de cette adresse récente, chérie des jeunes artistes niçois.
Presque secret et discret sans pour autant être speakeasy, c'est dans une ruelle du Vieux-Nice que se situe ce charmant bar à cocktails tenu par deux sœurs passionnées et expertes en l'art de la mixologie.
Les Folies d'Edmonde offers refined yet unpretentious cocktails in the heart of the old town. […] The vaulted stone ceiling downstairs creates an intimate and cosy atmosphere.
Very nice staff here. They actually said that if we didn't like our choice of cocktail we didn't need to drink it and they would make another one for us.
Installée aux Folies d'Edmonde, la première édition de « Nissart'isans » a réuni adhérents de la JCE, artisans, partenaires et curieux […]. Les participants ont pris part à des ateliers d'initiation organisés par les équipes des Folies d'Edmonde.
Les Folies d'Edmonde et L'Omega Club à Nice accueillent chaque soir une clientèle avide de danse, de musique et de rencontres.
Also cited by 20 Minutes (2022, feature on Nice's drag scene — “one of the best scenes in France”), Nice-Presse (2023, top-10 Nice bars per customer reviews) and PocketTravelDeals (2025, one-day Nice itinerary).
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Practical info
Address
16 rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France
Hours
Every day: 6:00 pm – 12:30 am
Payment methods
Apple Pay, Contactless Payment, Eurocard/Mastercard, Cash, Visa, American Express, Debit Card