Espresso Yourself
A relaxed experience hosted by The Foodie and The Artist, featuring three espresso martini tastings, live music, and a hands-on coffee-painting workshop.
Event Info
Espresso Yourself is an evening event hosted by The Foodie and The Artist, combining espresso martini tastings with live music and a creative coffee-painting experience. It offers a distinctive way to explore coffee culture through three curated espresso cocktails, live musical performances, and a hands-on art session using coffee as the painting medium.
Event Details & Pricing
Espresso Yourself is a paid event and was priced at $50 per sailor during our sailing. The ticket includes three distinct espresso martini tastings, laid-back live music performances, and an interactive coffee-painting workshop. The price feels reasonable given the combination of cocktails, entertainment, and the guided art activity.
What to Expect
The event begins with a classic espresso martini accompanied by a relaxed, coffee lounge-inspired live music set. It then moves into a more nuanced tasting experience, featuring a tongue-in-cheek spoken-word performance from The Foodie. The main activity is a coffee-painting session in which guests are provided with espresso martinis, easels, paintbrushes, and diluted coffee to create their own artwork. A guest musician provides a laid-back, singer-songwriter-style soundtrack throughout the session.
Highlights Include
- Three curated espresso martini tastings, each accompanied by live music.
- A coffee-painting workshop using different dilutions of coffee, similar to watercolors, to create a range of tones.
- Insights from The Foodie into the history and craft of the espresso martini.
- Example coffee paintings to provide creative inspiration.
- A relaxed and creative alternative to the ship’s usual game shows and fitness events.
- The opportunity to take your coffee painting home as a personal souvenir.
- A chance to meet and interact with other sailors in The Grounds Club
How to Book
Espresso Yourself can be booked through the Virgin Voyages app after boarding the ship. Availability is limited, so booking early is recommended. For more information about making and managing reservations, see the Booking Events & First Come First Serve Events guide.
Overview
Espresso Yourself brings together cocktail tasting, live music, and creative expression in an experience centered on coffee culture. Designed as an intimate and artistic evening, it is particularly well suited to sailors looking for a quieter and more reflective onboard activity. Guests interested in mixology, art, or live music will find it a memorable way to enjoy coffee-based cocktails in a relaxed and sociable setting.
