(and how it will undoubtedly evolve over time)

A Brief Note on your Palate

Egg whites can be used to change the texture in a cocktail. Learn how to use them effectively, and what alternatives are available to achieve the same results.

Adding Texture: Egg Whites

Let's go over one of the main bartending techniques: Shaking and straining a drink. You'll learn what to look out for, what type of ice to use and more!

Bartending Techniques I: Shaken, not Stirred

What's the difference between stirring and shaking? Learn how to properly stir a cocktail in this lesson.

Bartending Techniques II: Cause a Stir

Dry shake? Regal Shake? REVERSE dry shake? What do these mean? Learn these as well as other variations in this lesson.

Bartending Techniques III: There's more than one way to shake a cat

Bartending Techniques IV: There's more than one way to stir a cat

Learn why cocktails are garnished, as well as how to make some of them.

Basic Cocktail Garnishes

What does it mean when someone says "Lengthen a drink"? Learn when and how to use effervescence to your advantage.

Carbonation: When and How?

Start learning about cocktails by making the traditional Cuban Mojito. It doesn't matter if you don't have any bartending tools yet, we've got you covered!

Cocktail Craft I: The Mojito

Apply what you learned in the previous lessons by making a Sour Cocktail.

Cocktail Craft II: Beyond the Gin & Tonic

Let's put the theory to the test by making two cocktails: One with egg white and one without.

Cocktail Craft III: Velvet Thunder

Do you know the difference between a lime, a lemon and a key lime? Are they interchangeable in cocktails? Check out this lesson to find out.

Know your Ingredients: Citrus

You've been using spirits to make your cocktails, but how much do you know about them? Learn about the six main categories of spirits, where they come from, and what to look out for when you buy them.

Know your Ingredients: Spirits (Part I)

We already covered Vodka, Brandy and Rum. What other categories of spirits are there?

Know your Ingredients: Spirits (Part II)

Learn how to infuse spirits, adding your favorite flavors and aromas into your drink of choice!

Infusions

You already have a few bottles in your collection, but now you want to get a couple more in order to make more recipes. What's the smartest way to stock your bar without breaking the bank?

Stocking your Bar

Most cocktails are sweetened, but sugar takes time to dissolve. Discover a simple alternative to circumvent the issue.

Sweetness I: Simple Syrup

Learn about the most commonly used syrups.

Sweetness II: Less Simple Syrup

Tools will make your life easier. Learn what to look out for when purchasing your starter set!

Tools of the Trade: The Essentials

Scant ounce? Wine glasses as measurements? Learn what all of this means and how to efficiently follow a recipe.

Lessons

Your Progress:

1. Cocktail Craft I: The Mojito

2. Tools of the Trade: The Essentials

3. Bartending Techniques I: Shaken, not Stirred

4. Sweetness I: Simple Syrup

5. Know your Ingredients: Citrus

6. Cocktail Craft II: Beyond the Gin & Tonic

7. Basic Cocktail Garnishes

8. Understanding Recipes

9. Bartending Techniques II: Cause a Stir

10. Stocking your Bar

11. A Brief Note on your Palate

Your Progress:

1. Sweetness II: Less Simple Syrup

2. Adding Texture: Egg Whites

3. Bartending Techniques III: There's more than one way to shake a cat

4. Cocktail Craft III: Velvet Thunder

5. Know your Ingredients: Spirits (Part I)

6. Know your Ingredients: Spirits (Part II)

7. Infusions

8. Carbonation: When and How?

9. Bartending Techniques IV: There's more than one way to stir a cat