PINKISH COSMO’S
ADVANCE COURSE CERTIFICATION
You already make great cocktails. Learn advanced cocktail design skills and take your career – and cocktails – to the next level!
BOB HYTTS
Founder, Pinkish Cosmo
“I started bartending because I fell in love with the craft of the cocktail, and got so much satisfaction from making a great drink. But when I started trying to design my own cocktails, I struggled to find great resources to help me learn the intricacies of balance, as well as the different kinds of sweeteners, acids, and bitter components to use in my drinks.
It took years to teach myself – but it was worth it. I’ve had opportunities to design cocktail menus, work with brands, and consult for bars and restaurants all over the world.
Now I’ve built this advance course to share what I’ve learned so you can achieve a fulfilling career, leveraging your mixology skills to get your drinks on the menu and advance your career into management, consulting and beyond.”
LEARN THE ADVANCED SKILLS, TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES FOR DESIGNING ORIGINAL COCKTAILS FROM SCRATCH
– without wasting valuable time or expensive ingredients along the way.
GET NOTICED
MAKE MORE MONEY
LOVE YOUR JOB
A SENSE OF PRIDE
INTRODUCING A BAR ABOVE’S
MIXOLOGY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TRAINING, COMMUNITY AND MENTORSHIP
Training, Community and Mentorship, without leaving your phone, tablet or computer
MAKE IT OFFICIAL
A CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR BACK BAR
Complete the course and pass the two-part exam and you’ll receive a certificate perfect for you to display at your back bar or frame at home.
BARTENDING VS. MIXOLOGY
BARTENDING
MIXOLOGY
WE TEACH MIXOLOGY.
This comprehensive program teaches everything we learned about cocktail design and technique from more than a decade working behind great cocktail bars.
It is for bartenders who want to learn the skills and techniques of Mixology so they can create original drinks for guests and get their name on the cocktail menu.
PROGRAM DETAILS
THE CERTIFICATION IS A THREE-STEP PROCESS, INCLUDING TWO IN-DEPTH COURSES AND A TWO-PART FINAL EXAM.
STEP 1:
MASTER YOUR INGREDIENTS
UNDERSTANDING COCKTAIL COMPONENTS
This course is so much more than an “overview of ingredients.” You’ll learn about all of the different types of ingredients and products used behind the bar, their flavor profiles and how to work with them in cocktails.
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- Souring Ingredients: It’s more than just lemons and limes! We discuss what souring options are available and how to choose which to use.
- Sweetening Ingredients: In this section we talk about syrups – simple and not so simple – as well as other ingredients you can use to sweeten a drink.
- Spirits: This is truly the “meat” of this course – in this module we review the 7 main types of Spirits, common variations, how they are made, and how to use them in drinks.
- Bittering Ingredients: Next, we discuss bittering ingredients. This section reviews Bitters, Vermouth, Amari and more.
- Egg Whites: Not to be overlooked, we dedicate this short module to understanding the use of egg whites in cocktails – so you can use them safely and get the best results.
- Garnish: Finally, this section takes a quick tour of the common types of garnish, why they are used in drinks, and offers some suggestions for choosing the garnish for your next drink.
STEP 2:
MASTER BALANCE & FLAVOR
MIXOLOGY 101
Continue with this Course to put all of the pieces together. You’ll finish this course with a deep knowledge of balance and flavor – and you’ll learn to map your cocktails out on paper before wasting valuable product.
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- Flavor: First, we talk about Flavor. What are your options for making cocktails featuring various flavors?
- Balance: Next, we introduce the concept of balance, the different types of balance, and how to create cocktails that are balanced from the start.
- Cocktail Creation: Then, we put it all together and explain our very own framework for creating cocktails that are always balanced.
- Case Studies: At the end of the course there is a full module of case studies where Chris takes you step-by-step through his process of cocktail design so you can see the framework in action.
STEP 3:
EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE
TAKE THE TWO-PART CERTIFICATION EXAM
Once you have completed the course requirements, you will be able to begin the Certification Exam. The exam is made up of two parts: a multiple choice test and a practical exam.
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- Multiple Choice: A timed, hour-long multiple choice section will test your knowledge of the key concepts from the courses.
- Practical Exam: You’ll then be asked to create an original cocktail, using the technique and framework taught in this course and documenting your work along the way.
READY TO GET STARTED?
When you enroll in the program you’ll get immediate access to the training and an invitation to join our exclusive Telegram community.
TAKE A LOOK INSIDE…
Here’s a look “under the hood” – a real screenshot from one of the course units.
How is this program different from Basic Course?
The focus of these two programs is very different. While there is a bit of overlap, most of the content is very different. Basic Course spends a great deal of time on the history of spirits and learning existing cocktail recipes. The Advance Course, however, is focused on learning how to create your own cocktails – and in great detail.
For example, in the “Souring” section, we discuss specific details about pH levels of citrus, different varietals of all the major citrus categories and how they compare to the pH and flavor profiles of the main varietals. We also do this on the sweetening section and cover all the major types of sugar, their relative sweetening ability as it is compared to table sugar and the taste profiles of some of the different types of sweetening agents. Similarly with spirits, bitters, etc.
How long will it take to Complete?
You are welcome to take the classes at your own pace. A quicker student might finish 3-5 modules per week and finish the program in around 3-4 weeks. In general, I’d recommend planning for around 6-8 weeks to finish the entire program.
Can I buy this course for someone else?
Absolutely! Contact us to purchase a gift registration code. You’ll receive a custom one-time use code which will allow your recipient to register free of charge.
Will I get a Certificate when I finish?
All students receive a paper and (if requested) PDF certificate upon completion of the course and passing the exam. We will mail it to the address you provide after completion.
Is this like a Bartending Class?
No, this program is designed to teach how to use different ingredients together in cocktails – but does not cover basic bartending techniques like shaking, stirring, muddling, etc. I recommend you wait until you are fairly comfortable with your bartending skills before enrolling in this program.
What tools and / or Ingredients will I need?
You can take the course without any tools or ingredients at all – but to get the fullest experience, you’ll want to work through the homework suggestions for each module.
To get the most out of the program, here’s everything you’ll need to do all of the homework:
Ingredients:
- Fruit: Limes, Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruit
- Sugars: Table sugar, Turbinado or Demerara Sugar, Honey, Agave or Maple Syrup and a couple low-calorie sweeteners like Splenda, NutraSweet, etc.
- Spirits: Six different spirits or styles of spirits. Mini bottles would be enough.
- Bitters: one bottle of Angostura bitters
- Eggs: Fresh eggs, and pasteurized egg whites and powdered egg whites are optional
Tools:
- Bar spoon
- Shaker set
- Jigger(s) for measuring ingredients
- Strainer
- Vegetable peeler or Sharp Knife
100%
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
We created this program because we were frustrated at the lack of great Mixology training and resources out there, and we wanted to help bartenders and cocktail lovers experience the thrill of creating an original, delicious drink.
If you are unsatisfied for any reason at all, you can contact us within 30 days of purchase and we’ll give you a full refund – no questions asked.