Introduction to Cocktails and Mixology
A course by Jordan Hughes , Cocktail Maker
Master classic and modern cocktails. Dive into mixology with expert techniques and essential tools.
Master classic and modern cocktails. Dive into mixology with expert techniques and essential tools.
Explore advanced cocktail techniques in a journey that spans from the classic use of egg white to add texture to your drinks, to less conventional methods that will elevate your mixology skills to a professional level.
Throughout the course, you'll discover how to apply each technique not only to impress with the aesthetics of your beverages but also to enhance their flavor and quality.
By the end of the course, you will have a stronger grasp of ingredients and how they work together, allowing you to innovate and confidently create your own recipes with a creative touch.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (7)
- 2,149 students
- 11 lessons (1h 53m)
- 17 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
During the course, you'll develop an exclusive cocktail using the learned techniques. This final project will challenge you to apply your skills to create a balanced and visually appealing drink, using special ingredients and garnishes that reflect your personal style and creativity.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at cocktail enthusiasts who wish to delve into advanced techniques and professionals in the field looking to refine their skills and explore new creative methods.
It is ideal for those with basic knowledge of mixology who want to elevate their skills to a higher level, offering unique experiences to their clients or friends.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need a variety of basic cocktail-making tools such as a shaker, jigger, strainer, and mixing spoon. It is also important to have a selection of base liquors, bitters, and other fresh ingredients like fruits and herbs for cocktail making.
Additional materials like ice molds and containers for infusions will help you explore the taught techniques and apply them practically in your creations.
**This course is designed for adults over 18 years of age or the legal drinking age in their country of residence. The aim of this course is to teach cocktail preparation techniques and provide information on the ingredients and tools necessary to create quality beverages. We remind all participants that alcohol consumption should be responsible. Under no circumstances does this course promote or encourage excessive or irresponsible alcohol consumption. This course is for educational purposes only. The brands of alcoholic beverages mentioned in this course are used exclusively for educational and descriptive purposes. Their appearance or reference does not constitute advertising, promotion, or endorsement of such brands.
Reviews
A course by Jordan Hughes
Jordan Hughes is a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry, hailing from Portland, OR. As a versatile creative, he excels in photography, recipe development, and social media consulting, working with a wide range of brands, bars, and restaurant groups.
In 2017, Jordan launched the Instagram account and blog "High-Proof Preacher," which has garnered significant recognition. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, AskMen, Liquor.com, and VinePair. Notably, High-Proof Preacher received both the Editor’s and Reader’s Choice awards for Best Drinks Instagram by Saveur Magazine in 2019 (High-Proof Preacher) (Creatively Squared).
Jordan's journey into beverage photography began somewhat unconventionally, transitioning from his previous role as a Christian pastor. His passion for creating and sharing cocktail recipes online quickly snowballed into a successful career (Creatively Squared). In addition to his online presence, he has launched an e-learning platform, Cocktail Camera, aimed at teaching others the art of beverage and product photography (Master Cocktail and Product Photography).
Jordan continues to innovate in his field, having published a cocktail recipe book titled "Twist" and frequently collaborates with notable brands to create engaging and high-quality content (Amra and Elma LLC).
Content
-
U1
Introduction
-
About Me
-
Influences
-
-
U2
Foundations of Mixology
-
Tools of the Trade
-
Ingredients and Spirits
-
Techniques and Terminology
-
-
U3
Classic Cocktails
-
Exploring Classic Cocktails
-
It’s All About Balance: The Sour
-
The Art of the Old Fashioned
-
-
U4
Advanced Techniques and Flavors
-
Infusions and Syrups
-
Advanced Techniques
-
Planning a Cocktail Party / Menu
-
-
FP
Final project
-
Introduction to cocktails
-
What to expect from a Domestika course
-
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
-
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
-
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
-
Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
-
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
-
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
-
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
-
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
aguileraduran
Interesante curso . Quedas con gusto a poco.
View translation
Hide translation
orlyus
PlusMuy buen curso
View translation
Hide translation
pcyen.ifm
This is one of the courses on Domestika I have been hoping to have~ Awesome!
carlosfrattini23
excelente curso!
View translation
Hide translation
claudio.carraro
i’ve attend a good number of course here at Domestika and i’ve to say that this one is one of the better… Good explanation, Jordan has a good balance between professionalism and easy guidance! 👏🏼👏🏼