A welcoming community for cocktail, wine, and spirits lovers who want to explore lower-alcohol versions of their favorite classic drinks. We believe it doesn’t have to be all or nothing—our goal is to help modern drinkers “take it down a notch” while still enjoying every bit of the flavor, complexity, and cocktail vibes.
EVENTS, GATHERINGS & COCKTAILS
IRL: JUN 18, 5:30 pm
Reverse Course
The Buzz Club Monthly gatherings are designed to keep you inspired, connected, and sipping something seriously good.
This month, we’re getting into our Founder Gina’s favorite cocktail: the Manhattan.
We’ll explore what makes this stirred, spirit-forward classic so iconic, then flip the script with a Reverse Manhattan that brings all the rich, decadent flavor in a softer, low-boozy pour.
From there, we’ll lighten it up even more with a Manhattan Highball - a crisp, bubbly take that keeps the foundational flavor while easing up on the booze and transforming the texture and body.
You’ll:
🍹Connect with other modern drinkers while you sip on something seriously good
🍹Learn the history of the Manhattan and what makes this classic cocktail timeless
🍹Practice stirring, so you understand the balance of dilution with bold flavors
🍹Explore how a Reverse Manhattan lowers the booze without losing the experience
🍹Try a Manhattan Highball that takes the classic in an even lighter, more refreshing direction
🍹Enjoy full-flavored, low-boozy cocktails with bites while we sip and laugh together
🍹Take home the recipes, plus technique tips, to recreate and share with others
Community, with cocktails in hand.
Must be 21+ in age.
lower the alcohol, NOT THE VIBE
What started as a hands-on workshop is growing into something much bigger—a welcoming, ongoing community for people who want to play with alcohol on their own terms. And we already feel like you’re a huge part of it.
We’ve created a space (both IRL and online) where you can learn, experiment, connect, and feel completely at home—no matter where you fall on the booze spectrum.
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Community Memberships
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Community Resource App
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The Buzz Club Monthly
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Member-Only Discounts
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Early Access to Community Event Tickets
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Members-Only Virtual Events
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Buzz Builder Essentials
〰️ Community Memberships 〰️ Community Resource App 〰️ The Buzz Club Monthly 〰️ Member-Only Discounts 〰️ Early Access to Community Event Tickets 〰️ Members-Only Virtual Events 〰️ Buzz Builder Essentials
“I wasn't sure what to expect with your session and you KILLED it! “
“Everyone in the room was talking about how great it was to be hands-on, making the cocktails. And how delicious they were!”
“And having the cocktail book to take home...ooh la la. I have made your recipe several times. Delicious and I don't feel guilty drinking 2!”
YOUR COCKTAIL IS WAITING.
Gina Fossitt
Gina is the founder of Dandelion BevEd and a leading voice in spirits education. As a member of the esteemed Diageo Masters of Whisky program and a former U.S. National Ambassador for brands like Lot No. 40, her expertise is in why we love high-proof spirits. Gina will be teaching the secrets to balancing flavor so you never sacrifice complexity.
One of the most trusted voices in spirits education with decades of experience, Gina has created the Eh, B, C’s of Canadian Whisky 4-Week Course, True Grist: The American Single Malt Experience, and is an Educator for the Edinburgh Whisky Academy.
FAVORITE COCKTAIL: MANHATTAN
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Amie Ward
Amie has spent her career guiding the industry on how to create world-class, sophisticated cocktails for the mindful drinker. She is a nationally recognized and decorated bartender, educator, health coach, and industry powerhouse with over 20 years behind the stick. In 2024, Amie was named Bourbon Women’s Bartender of the Year! Amie is the founder of The Healthtender, President of the Baltimore Bartenders’ Guild, Beverage Director for Camp Runamok, Non-Alcoholic Spirits Judge for the L.A. Spirits Awards, and Safe Bars Trainer.Amie will be teaching the practical, professional techniques you can use at home immediately and is behind recipe creation for this community.
FAVORITE COCKTAIL: Jungle Bird
