GARDEN TO GLASS:
Botanical Cocktails for the Spooky Season

THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED.

Inspired by the spooky season, local mixologist Beth Dixon showcases how to create creepy and colorful botanical cocktails using natural dyes. Join Beth as she brings Halloween to your glass in the Beet-le-Juice with Gin, beet juice and rosemary, a Black Martini dyed with Squid ink and the Creature from the Green Lagoon with Mezcal and matcha. During the demo, sip samples of each cocktail as you enjoy expertly paired small plates. Fee includes demonstration, cocktail samples and food pairings.

Fees: Member $69, Non-Member $82

Note: If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please register more than one week before the program date.  Menus are set 1 week in advance and additional restrictions cannot be accommodated after that time.  

Participants 21 and older only. All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

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Date:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Beth Dixon Winter Citrus and Herb CocktailsAbout the Instructor

Beth has been in the restaurant industry since 2001. Her bar career began behind the stick at Can Can in Richmond’s historic Carytown. She has worked behind the bar of many other beloved Richmond restaurants, including Pasture, Comfort, Perch, The Magpie, Heritage and L’Opossum.

Beyond her hands-on bartending experience, Beth has become a respected figure in the Richmond cocktail scene. As the founder of Salt and Acid, she offers consulting, bar staff training, private bartending and mixology education.

In her roles as former President/VP/Treasurer of the Richmond chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG), and as a trainer for Safe Bars RVA, Beth continues to advocate for the industry she loves, fostering community and pushing the boundaries of cocktail creativity.

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