Join bartender and author Clair McLafferty for a tour through romantic drinks and Romantic Cocktails — the second book from this Birmingham native.

Join bartender and author Clair McLafferty for an exploration of the world of Romantic Cocktails.

Move aside Cupid, this year we’re celebrating Galentine’s Day! You don’t have to be a lady to enjoy a night full of friendship which includes makers’ activities to celebrate the special females in your life, cocktail tastings from Clair McLafferty, and a Treat Yo’ Self tour to cap off the night.

This event is free of charge.

Let’s send this little book out into the world in style. Join author Clair McLafferty for a book signing and celebration of romance form 7-9 on Jan. 29 at Shu Shop. Copies will be available for purchase.

There's nothing like a night cap -- that last drink that lets friends and lovers linger a little longer. Join author and bartender Clair McLafferty for a discussion about the rise of the sometimes sweet, but sometimes savory dessert drink. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $12.50 and include two adult beverages and light refreshments. Tickets are on sale at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Honey and mint have been used in super popular cocktails for more than a century. Come learn about classic cocktails like Sours made with honey and the traditional refreshing mint cocktail, the Smash from local bartender and author Clair McLafferty. Tickets are $12.50 and include two drinks and light refreshments.

For better or worse, booze and writers are associated heavy. Come learn about the drinks that fueled famous works and were created in them with bartender and writer Clair McLafferty. Tickets on sale in early October.

Bond, James Bond, has been caught on screen drinking high-dollar champagne, vodka martinis and...beer? Come explore the boozy world of Bond with bartender and author Clair McLafferty. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $10 and include two adult beverages and light refreshments. Tickets go on sale June 28, 2017 at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.

Join Clair McLafferty, local bartender and author of The Classic & Craft Cocktail Recipe Book, for a short class on three classic whiskey cocktails: the Manhattan, the Gold Rush, and the classic Whiskey Sour! {free event with sign up}

Join Clair McLafferty, local bartender and author of The Classic & Craft Cocktail Recipe Book, for a short class on three classic whiskey cocktails: the Manhattan, the Gold Rush, and the classic Whiskey Sour! {free event with sign up}

Learn how to make fruit and flower inspired cocktails. Copies of "The Classic & Craft Cocktail Recipe Book: The Definitive Guide to Mixing Perfect Cocktails from Aviation to Zombie" will be available for sale and signing. 

Tickets: $15 if purchased by May 20th* and $20 anytime after.
*To purchase tickets, email simsgardens@gmail.com, call 205-226-7740.