Show off your original cocktail creations on the drink menu, to your friends and family, and on social media!
Our team of experts includes industry leaders who deeply understand the science of mixology.
Learn the formula and structure for your favorite cocktails so you can begin making your own drinks.
Our team is available for any questions that come up along the way.
This is a comprehensive, foundational course where we won’t just teach you how to make a few cocktails but will also go over why ingredients work together (or don’t) and how to put everything together.
Here’s what we’ll cover In this course:
“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 all the info I needed to make great 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 program to share what I’ve learned so you can get all the info in one place and enter the world of craft cocktails. Whether you have some experience already or not, you'll learn how to build your skills and gain confidence in making your own amazing drinks.” - Chris
You'll learn so much, all in one place! No more scouring the internet for answers. A bar course gives you a comprehensive overview of mixology topics.
It depends on the course, but this Bar Basics course is designed for people who are just beginning their mixology journey and requires no previous experience.
Each course focuses on a different topic & skill set. In this Bar Basics course, we'll dive into the foundations of home mixology, different spirits on the market, cocktail families, ingredients, flavor profiles, and more.
We offer several different courses, including this Bar Basics course for people just starting out. We also have more advanced courses for pros or people looking to go pro. And then there are other courses with specific topics where it helps to have some prior knowledge but is open to all levels.
It can! Courses can build your foundational knowledge and take your abilities to a new level. This Bar Basics course will give you the foundation, and then we have advanced courses that can hone your skills and get you certified, which will help launch your new career.
In-person classes will have hands-on training while some online classes will not. Our convenient online courses are designed in a way where we show you step-by-step how to achieve something, and you are able to follow along at home in a hands-on way.
There is no formal accreditation system for bartenders, but a course from a company with a good reputation and which offers you certification (likes ours!) is definitely more respected in the industry than others.
Definitely! We have several courses for all levels. This Bar Basics course will introduce you to mixology and an understanding flavors. More advanced courses will then walk you through creating your own cocktails.
I’ve recently started growing my at-home bar collection - making drinks on weekends for my wife and I. While I was doing… ok - I was just blindly trying different things until my wife told me something tasted good. This course gave me the knowledge about different spirits, their expected pallet, and how to best blend the flavors together to make a good cocktail. I can now taste or ask, is it too sweet? too sour? too bitter? and know how I can work to balance that flavor out without just a blind guess. Would definitely recommend this for anyone hoping to start making their own cocktails at home!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that our Bar Basics Course has helped you elevate your at-home bar game and gain a better understanding of different spirits and how to create well-balanced cocktails. Cheers to many more tasty drinks with your wife!
This course is exactly what I needed as I’m looking into retirement gigs in my near future
I’m just a novice wanting to learn how to make great cocktails for my wife and I at home. The course is easy to follow and engaging. I can’t wait to learn even more. I’m having a blast in this journey with the help from A Bar Above
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying our Bar Basics Course and that it's helping you on your cocktail-making journey. Keep up the great work and happy mixing! Cheers, Anuar.
this program helped me grow as a executive chef and has aided me in my journey
Great video, very informative. Really aides me in my career
