When it runs, where it is now, what the two sample cocktails are for, and who can go.

Bartender mixing a cocktail at the Mixology Mixer at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel

By David Myers, Broker Associate · NonaOrlandoProperties.com · Last updated September 2026

The Mixology Mixer is a complimentary 30-minute cocktail class at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. It is held every Thursday at 7 PM in the hotel's Nectar Room. Each class features two sample cocktails. It is open to guests 21 and over. Lake Nona lists it as a community event, so you do not need to be staying at the hotel.

The Mixology Mixer is short and free: half an hour on a Thursday evening, a Wave Hotel bartender, and two sample cocktails. That is the whole format, and it is why it works as the first stop of a date night or a night out with friends.

An earlier version of this post placed it in the Living Room lounge and promised light bites and DJ sets. It has moved to the Nectar Room, and the format is simpler than that post suggested. Here is what it actually is.

What is the Mixology Mixer?

The Mixology Mixer is a complimentary 30-minute cocktail class at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, featuring two sample cocktails.

A hotel mixologist leads the session, and guests learn how the drinks are made as they taste them. It is a short introduction rather than a full class, and it fits neatly before dinner at the hotel or elsewhere in Lake Nona.

Mixology Mixer at a glance
When Every Thursday
Time 7 PM, about 30 minutes
Where The Nectar Room, Lake Nona Wave Hotel, 6100 Wave Hotel Dr
Cost Complimentary
Includes Two sample cocktails
Ages 21 and over

When is the Mixology Mixer?

The Mixology Mixer is held every Thursday at 7 PM and lasts about 30 minutes.

The window is short, so arrive before 7. One reviewer recommends arriving early, which fits a free class with limited places at the bar.

Where is the Mixology Mixer held?

The Mixology Mixer is held in the Nectar Room at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel.

It has moved around the hotel over time; 2025 listings placed it in Haven Lounge. If you are going by an older listing or an earlier version of this post, head to the Nectar Room instead. The Lake Nona Wave Hotel is at 6100 Wave Hotel Drive.

Does the Mixology Mixer cost anything?

No. The class and its two sample cocktails are complimentary.

Anything you order after the class is at regular bar prices. The hotel's Living Room Bar also runs Wine Down on Wednesday evenings, with a free cheese board when you buy two glasses of wine.

Who can attend the Mixology Mixer?

The Mixology Mixer is open to guests 21 and over, whether or not they are staying at the hotel.

Lake Nona lists it as a community event, and a weekly mixology class is also included in some Wave Hotel stays, so locals and hotel guests share the same session. Bring ID.

Pros, Cons and Our Take

Pros

  • Free, with two sample cocktails included.
  • Short enough to fit before dinner.
  • A good first stop for a date night or a group of friends.
  • Open to locals, not just hotel guests.

Cons

  • Only 30 minutes, so it is an introduction, not a full class.
  • 21 and over only.
  • Limited places; arriving late may mean missing it.
  • Thursdays only, at a single fixed time.

Our Take

The Mixology Mixer is one of the best free things to do in Lake Nona on a Thursday: short, hands-on and in an interesting building. Arrive a little before 7, head to the Nectar Room, bring ID, and plan dinner afterward.

What the Neighbors Know

With Wine Down on Wednesdays and the Mixology Mixer on Thursdays, the Wave Hotel gives Lake Nona residents two low-cost midweek reasons to go out without leaving the community.

For the rest of the weekly calendar, see our Lake Nona events guide.

Official Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Mixology Mixer at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel?

The Mixology Mixer is held every Thursday at 7 PM and lasts about 30 minutes.

Where is the Mixology Mixer held?

It is held in the Nectar Room at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel, 6100 Wave Hotel Drive.

Is the Mixology Mixer free?

Yes. The 30-minute class and its two sample cocktails are complimentary.

Is there an age requirement for the Mixology Mixer?

Yes. The Mixology Mixer is for guests 21 and over.

Do you have to be a hotel guest to attend the Mixology Mixer?

No. Lake Nona lists it as a community event, open to locals as well as hotel guests.