Mad Scientist Drink Fusion Lab, A Mocktail Focused Workshop

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Seattle, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy an engaging mocktail lab experience—complete with a lab coat—at Melrose Market in Seattle. You'll experiment with hundreds of non-alcoholic ingredients and various tools, guided by multiple printed mocktail recipes and support from the host. The workshop focuses on creativity rather than mastering a traditional drink. With a minimum age requirement of 10, this can be a fun activity for the whole family.

Enjoy a small class size of a maximum of 10 people
Learn how to prepare mocktails in a laidback environment
Have a unique culinary experience in Seattle
Use gourmet-caliber ingredients and tools including teas, coffee, and spices

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Specialty teas and coffee elements used for infusion, layering, and building depth of flavor in your creations.
Soda/Pop

A rotating selection of mixers, syrups, juices, and zero-proof spirits—part of a fully stocked lab with hundreds of ingredients for ongoing experimentation.
Snacks

A curated assortment of light snacks and garnishes designed to complement flavors and keep you energized between creations.
Bottled water

Still and sparkling water used for both flavor experimentation (including infusions) and as refreshing mixers throughout the experience.

Alcoholic Beverages

This is a workshop that is mocktail-only focused. Find our other Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab listing that includes alcohol, thanks! :)
Transportation to Workshop Venue

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1531 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
As you enter the building from Melrose Ave, Greenfire Loft is located above the new breakfast sandwich eatery: Eggslut. You will see a sign at the base of the stairs. I'll greet you at the top of the stairs and guide you to the optional lab coats of all different sizes.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Greenfire Workshops

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Please notify us ahead of time if you have any dietary needs or preferences.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Florian_B

We had a fantastic time learning about the ingredients and combinations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, that result into myriad of flavors, both complex and clean. It was great getting to create cloudy smoky beverages with a blowtorch, creating theatrical cocktails, and learning the nuances of bitters, of freeze-dried v roasted non-perishable ingredients. We also had a lot of fun watching the theatrical components of the Greenfire space, which is a bit like a cirque performance. Last but not least, it is always great fun to become another character, mad scientists all in craft cocktail making.

Reviews

4.6

based on 17 reviews

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Florian_B, Jan 2026

From the moment I stepped...

Darnesha_B, Dec 2025

From the moment I stepped into the space at Melrose Market and headed upstairs, I was immediately immersed in the experience. You’re greeted, handed a lab coat, and invited to choose your own scientist name, which sets the tone right away. I went with Dr. Love (because Love is my middle name , and from there, it was pure fun. This isn’t just a tasting it’s a hands-on, science-based mixology experience. You get to experiment with fresh ingredients, explore flavor combinations, and create cocktails and mocktails that are both intentional and delicious. It truly feels like stepping into a playful lab where creativity and curiosity lead the way. I loved the variety of ingredients, the choices, and the freedom to create. You’re not just drinking you’re learning, experimenting, and having fun. I went alone and had an amazing time, but this would be perfect for friends, groups, or a special outing. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something interactive, joyful, and different. I can’t wait to do it again .

Perfect for Solo Travelers Who Love Something Different

Himanshu_Y, Dec 2025

I went solo and was a little nervous walking in, but the second I put on the lab coat it felt like I’d stepped into my own tiny science movie. The host was warm and attentive without hovering, and made it super easy to mingle if you wanted or quietly tinker at your station if you didn’t. By the end I’d met a few new people and had a stack full of mocktail ideas I can recreate at home.

Strange Brewing with Weird Science-Witchy!

Dawn_D, Dec 2025

Had a fun, rewarding time learning about molecular science, organic chemistry, craft cocktails, and flavor combos. It was truly fun, and wonderful to try dufferent flavor combos, be encoyraged to recreate distilled spirits, try all the bitters. I learned plum bitters smell and taste just like bubble gum! The theatrical stagecraft as well was super fun. It's great for families, couples, work parties, events, retreats with morale building, and more! Excited to go back!

Very interesting mixology experience.

Patrick, Dec 2025

As a non‑drinker, I usually skip anything ‘mixology,’ but this workshop was made for someone like me. I booked by myself and never once felt out of place. The instructor checked in about my preferences and gently nudged me to try flavors I wouldn’t pick on my own. I left with three legit bar‑worthy mocktails, a better sense of how to balance sweet/sour/bitter, and a big grin on my face.

A New Zero-Proof Experience for Cocktail Nerds

Jen_L, Dec 2025

Our team booked the Mad Scientist Mocktail Lab as a dry alternative to a typical happy hour and it was a total hit. We had folks who don’t drink at all, people doing 'Dry December', and a few cocktail nerds, and everyone was equally engaged in non-alcoholic drink concocting. The host kept things light and funny while quietly accommodating flavor preferences. It felt more like a playful lab party than a class, and the zero‑proof drinks were fancy enough to rival any bar.

One of a kind experience!

Angela_E, Dec 2025

The Mad Scientist Drink Fusion Lab was in the perfect environment for this activity. It had a very "mad scientist" feel with the decor, test tubes, and all the elements to experiment with - endless combos of colorful herbs, powders, garnishes (everything available you might think of). We got to be creative and play around with some interesting combinations. Jen, the host, was very knowledgeable, encouraging creativity and fun. We walked out with a several great creations each and will try to recreate at home. Highly recommend for a light-hearted, alcohol-free enjoyable time together in Seattle!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks Angela! Cheers! ~jen

Great option for mixing without alcohol!

Anna_C, Dec 2025

This mocktail-focused lab is a fantastic place to explore creative drink making without alcohol. The host has a wide variety of mixers, spices, and non-alcoholic spirits. There are so many fun possibilities, and you won’t miss the alcohol! Having been to both labs - with and without alcohol - I can confirm the host is quirky and fun in all settings. She’s knowledgeable and helpful if you need help. With how many of us are trying to take care of our bodies, this alcohol-free option is a great alternative to traditional bar settings. The lab is an awesome setting with plenty of conversation pieces.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks Anna! Cheers! ~jen

Mismatch between description and reality

sam_m, Jul 2024

I think yesterday’s session just went sideways on the host Jen. The AC was not working in the building and it was an unseasonably hot day in Seattle. Jen appeared surprised when we arrived for our session and seemed a bit disheveled and disoriented. We immediately decided it was not a good plan to continue. We thanked Jen for her time and left before the session genuinely started. As I said, maybe just a bad day. Seeking refund

Response from Host, Sep 2024

No air conditioning in our building definitely took things sideways. We believe a refund was sent and apologize for the inconvenience. Please feel free to reach out to us in case the refund did not go through and we'll take care of that right away.