Tulum Spirits Residency 2026
An Immersive Two-Week Residency with Tulum Spirits Collective, Mexico
Reconnect with the source.
Venture beyond the bar into a transformative exploration of the Yucatan Peninsula’s rich botanical heritage and spirits culture.
The Tulum Spirits Collective invites accomplished mixologists to join our exclusive residency program—a hands-on journey that connects modern cocktail craft with ancestral wisdom and local terroir.
Tulum Residency Programme
Spirit Masterclasses & Tastings
Learn the history, essence and flavours of Mexican Spirits while visiting some of Tulum’s hottest bars and restaurants.
Cocktail Photography
Learn from an expert photographer on how to master the art of cocktail photography.
Connect with Local Producers
Visiting local producers, farmers and the people keeping Mayan food and farming alive.
Cultural Excursions
Visit the Mayan Ruins, crystal clear cenotes, local beaches and exploring the jungle’s rich plant life.
Fermentation Classes
Learn local fermentation techniques and how to make Mexico’s most loved drinks such as Horchata, Tepache, Wine and more.
Guest Shifts
Showcase your cocktails at our partner bars and private villas.
A Journey of Discovery, beyond the expected.
This residency transcends typical mixology education by offering:
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Participate in hands-on workshops on traditional methods like pit-roasting agave, natural fermentation, and local preservation techniques
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Visit small farmers, learning time-honored techniques directly from the people preserving Mexico’s soul and food.
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Trek through the lush Yucatan jungle with local herbalists to identify and harvest indigenous plants that have flavored regional beverages for centuries
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Craft original cocktails using freshly harvested ingredients and locally-produced spirits under the guidance of celebrated Mexican mixologists
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Culminate your residency by designing and implementing a complete cocktail menu for a takeover at one of Tulum’s premier establishments
The Legacy
Participants leave with more than recipes—they gain a profound understanding of the cultural significance behind Mexican spirits and ingredients.
This knowledge transforms not just how you create drinks, but how you tell stories through liquid, bringing authentic elements of the Yucatan to bars worldwide.
Successful applicants receive an all expenses paid placement.
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Each participant will craft an original signature cocktail that embodies their personal journey and the essence of what they've discovered during the residency.
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These creative libations will be presented to a distinguished panel of judges who will evaluate based on originality, technical execution, flavor profile, and how well each creation captures the spirit of Tulum. The competition represents not just the culmination of intensive training, but a celebration of individual artistic expression through mixology.
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The creator of the winning cocktail will receive a substantial cash prize along with an exclusive selection of premium products from our brand partner – providing both recognition and resources to continue their mixology journey beyond the residency.
Creative Spirits Showcase
A celebratory competition closing our two-week residency