A Manoa shop is rolling out a six-month course to teach everyday people how to build a home bar and mix cocktails like a pro.

• Uncle Paul's Corner Store, a specialty shop near two restaurants in Manoa, is partnering with local bar-industry veterans to run the program.
• Members get curated bottles and bar tools delivered monthly, building toward a complete home bar setup by the end of the six months.
• Classes cover classic cocktail techniques, including an old-fashioned, using simple ingredients like sugar, whiskey, and orange peel.
• Timing lines up with the holiday season, aimed at people who want to host parties or impress guests with homemade drinks.

Outlook: Enrollment and class details are being promoted locally as a new seasonal hobby ahead of the holidays.