Lab Ops on the Rocks: A New Haven Mixer

​Hypothesis: Flawless lab technique translates directly to exceptional craft cocktails.

​Experiment: Pre-Prohibition Mixology for Lab Ops Professionals.

​Long before modern shortcuts simplified cocktail making, turn-of-the-century mixology relied on exact volumetric ratios, precise thermal control through ice, and spirit-forward balancing. Crafting a classic 1910-style drink is really just applied chemistry.

​If you spend your days managing strict protocols, balancing supply lines, or precision-pipetting, you already possess the exact skill set required—zero PPE needed.

​Join Quartzy and a select group of Boston-area Lab Ops, Facilities, and Supply Chain peers for an evening of hands-on vintage mixology in Downtown Boston.

​What We’re Crafting

​Step up to your personal station to build 2–3 classic cocktails or elevated mocktails (think Old Fashioneds, Sazeracs, and Manhattans) while exploring:

• ​Dilution & Thermal Control: How stir velocity, ice geometry, and timing alter viscosity and temperature.

• ​Ratio Precision: Mastering the pre-1920s blueprint through exact measurements of spirits, bitters, and mixers.

​🗓️ Agenda

• ​5:30 PM | Welcome drinks, bites, and networking

• ​6:00 PM | Hands-On Mixology Class

​🍸 Who Should Attend

​New Haven-area Lab Ops, Facilities, and Supply Chain professionals of all experience levels. All barware, spirits, mixers, food, and zero-proof options are fully provided.

​🎟️ Limited Station Capacity

​Because each attendee gets a dedicated station, spots are strictly limited and registration requires approval. Request your spot early to reserve your place at the bar!