Jena Ellenwood is an award-winning bartender, cocktail educator, and writer located in Astoria, New York. With over a decade of experience and a razor sharp wit, she excels at crafting unique cocktails for any occasion. Her cocktails have been featured on the menus at Dear Irving in Manhattan & The Sparrow Tavern in Astoria, Queens, as well as in publications such as Liquor.com , Time Out , PUNCH, Paper Mag , and iHeartRadio .

She teaches cocktail classes for Dear Irving and Raines Law Room—for tickets and information:

Jena is also available to create custom cocktail classes and experiences. Recently, Jena had the honor of designing a custom cocktail event for Cartier at their 5th Ave Mansion, featuring custom cocktail design inspired by their jewelry lines.

She has also hosted virtual classes and happy hours for companies such as Macy’s and The American Friends of the Louvre, as well as surprise birthday parties and Zoom family functions.

Contact Jena to host your own virtual cocktail event or inquire about custom cocktail design and in person events!

 “While I thought it would be hard to recreate the bar atmosphere over a webinar, Jena does an amazing job showing how to make some fabulous cocktails I would only ever order at a bar. Her knowledge of spirits and the history is truly only that of an aficionado. Jena has an amazing ability to connect with her audience and feel like you are sitting across from her at a bar, not in front of my computer. The class was over and all my friends immediately said we needed to do another!” Laura V., Macy’s

Want something extra special? Jena also creates custom signature cocktails for weddings and special events. She makes a legendary Bloody Mary.

“Jena developed the cocktails for my wedding and we could not have been happier with them. Not only were they an absolute hit and all of our guests loved them, but Jena created them with the bartender in mind so they could be made quickly and keep the line moving! One of the drinks involved a raspberry shrub and was as light and summer-y as the vibe of the party. My husband requested a more tropical, rum based concoction and Jena absolutely nailed it with a roasted pineapple base! I have no idea how she even comes up with the flavor combinations she does but they work 100% of the time. Not only an amazing palate, but a wonderful, thoughtful, and innovative mixologist.” Hana and Jeff