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Mix your own Belle Meade bourbon cocktail in a brisk, hands-on session led by a certified Bourbon Steward. Learn flavor-building techniques, leave with branded glassware and a recipe card, and finish with a quick stroll of historic grounds.
Mix your own Belle Meade bourbon cocktail in a brisk, hands-on session led by a certified Bourbon Steward. Learn flavor-building techniques, leave with branded glassware and a recipe card, and finish with a quick stroll of historic grounds.
You step into the Ice House at Belle Meade with the scent of charred oak and citrus hanging in the air—wood floors underfoot, light filtering through high windows, and a line of glassware waiting like a small fleet. A certified Bourbon Steward greets the group and sets out seasonal juices, house-made syrups, and a rack of bitters; the room hums with quiet concentration and the occasional clink of ice.
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Operated by Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery · Nashville, Tennessee
You step into the Ice House at Belle Meade with the scent of charred oak and citrus hanging in the air—wood floors underfoot, light filtering through high windows, and a line of glassware waiting like a small fleet. A certified Bourbon Steward greets the group and sets out seasonal juices, house-made syrups, and a rack of bitters; the room hums with quiet concentration and the occasional clink of ice.
Belle Meade sits on land shaped by the Nashville Basin—gentle rolling hills once devoted to agriculture and, in the 19th century, to a prominent thoroughbred horse farm. That history surfaces in the site’s architecture and stories, and the on-site winery and tasting program nod to local craft while drawing on Tennessee’s longer distilling tradition.
The experience is short and hands-on: about 30 minutes of guided mixing, tasting, and final presentation in Belle Meade–branded glassware, plus a recipe card to take home. Groups are small (up to 12), and the program is wheelchair accessible, though organizers advise against participation by pregnant guests.
Practical notes: arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the Visitor’s Center, bring government ID, and wear comfortable shoes if you plan to tour the grounds afterward. The Steward will coach proportions and techniques you can reproduce at home—this is as much a skills session as it is a tasting. End the visit by sampling the grounds or pairing your cocktail with a short walk through the estate to let flavors settle before you head back into Nashville’s urban pulse.
The session runs about 30 minutes and includes hands-on mixing, a final cocktail in Belle Meade glassware, and a take-home recipe card.
This experience involves alcohol and is for adults only; participants must present valid photo ID. Infants in strollers may be on the grounds but cannot take part.
Yes—Belle Meade’s Visitor Center and Ice House are wheelchair accessible; notify staff of accommodations when booking for assistance.
Contact the operator ahead of your booking to discuss dietary needs or non-alcoholic alternatives; the Steward may be able to adapt garnishes or mixers.
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step into the Ice House at Belle Meade with the scent of charred oak and citrus hanging in the air—wood floors underfoot, light filtering through high windows, and a line of glassware waiting like a small fleet. A certified Bourbon Steward greets the group and sets out seasonal juices, house-made syrups, and a rack of bitters; the room hums with quiet concentration and the occasional clink of ice.
You step into the Ice House at Belle Meade with the scent of charred oak and citrus hanging in the air—wood floors underfoot, light filtering through high windows, and a line of glassware waiting like a small fleet. A certified Bourbon Steward greets the group and sets out seasonal juices, house-made syrups, and a rack of bitters; the room hums with quiet concentration and the occasional clink of ice.
Belle Meade sits on land shaped by the Nashville Basin—gentle rolling hills once devoted to agriculture and, in the 19th century, to a prominent thoroughbred horse farm. That history surfaces in the site’s architecture and stories, and the on-site winery and tasting program nod to local craft while drawing on Tennessee’s longer distilling tradition.
The experience is short and hands-on: about 30 minutes of guided mixing, tasting, and final presentation in Belle Meade–branded glassware, plus a recipe card to take home. Groups are small (up to 12), and the program is wheelchair accessible, though organizers advise against participation by pregnant guests.
Practical notes: arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the Visitor’s Center, bring government ID, and wear comfortable shoes if you plan to tour the grounds afterward. The Steward will coach proportions and techniques you can reproduce at home—this is as much a skills session as it is a tasting. End the visit by sampling the grounds or pairing your cocktail with a short walk through the estate to let flavors settle before you head back into Nashville’s urban pulse.