Home Bartending Course

Price: $69

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You've found the ultimate beginner course to get you started making craft cocktails at home! If you love ordering craft cocktails in bars and wish you could make the same delicious drinks at home, this self-paced online course will get you there.

Self-Paced: Get lifetime access, and watch the lessons at your own pace.
Shopping List Included: We'll send you a list of everything you need to make each cocktail in the course.
Learn From a Pro: Chris is a 15-year veteran of some of the industry's best bars. He knows a thing or two about craft drinks!
Access to Our Team: Got questions? Just ask! You'll have access to our team for any questions that come up along the way.

Interested in placing a bulk order? Chat with our team here.

Self paced

Show off your original cocktail creations on the drink menu, to your friends and family, and on social media!

Learn from the best

Our team of experts includes industry leaders who deeply understand the science of mixology.

So much more than recipes

Learn the formula and structure for your favorite cocktails so you can begin making your own drinks.

Access to the pros

Our team is available for any questions that come up along the way.

The Ultimate Introduction to Home Bartending Training

Learn the basics and put them to practice

Make delicious cocktails at home for family and friends, using the same barware as the world's best bars.

Get comfortable and stay knowledgeable

Order drinks confidently at the bar, and know how to talk with the bartender to be sure you'll like them.

Create tasty and balanced cocktails

Follow nearly any cocktail recipe, knowing you're making the drink exactly as the recipe intended.

What You'll Learn in This Home Bar Course:

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:

What is a cocktail? And what goes into it?
What are all the different components? And what are the ones most commonly used?
How to take all the components and put them together into great craft drinks!
How to build your own craft cocktail bar at home.
Making eight basic cocktail recipes with detailed ingredients and instructions.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Chris Tunstall

“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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of taking a bar course?

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.

Who can enroll in a bar course? Is prior experience required?

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.

What skills and knowledge can I expect to gain from a bar course?

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.

Are there different levels or types of bar courses available?

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.

Can a bar course help me start a career in bartending?

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.

Do bar courses provide hands-on training or practical experience?

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.

Are bar courses accredited or recognized by the industry?

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.

Can a bar course help me learn about mixology and cocktail creation?

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.

What I didn’t realize I needed

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!

Bar Basics Course

This course is exactly what I needed as I’m looking into retirement gigs in my near future

Loved This Course

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.

informative

this program helped me grow as a executive chef and has aided me in my journey

Informative course

Great video, very informative. Really aides me in my career

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Loved it.

Such a good bar tool. Someone already stole it on the bar

Boston Best at Bar Above

Great feel and very nice weight. Have not had a tip over and perfect balance on the shake. Will order more for sure!

Pour Spouts

I have used many pour spouts and A Bar Above are among the better brands. The rubber keeps to the spout pretty well which prevents leaking and the failure rate is lower than most brands. The only issue I've had, and it happens every now and then, is the stem in the bottle snaps. Overall a solid product

Beautiful piece of equipment

Gave Me The Tools To Excel

After bartending for years and wanting to advance beyond traditional bartending, I decided to pursue my mixology education and certification. I knew that through hands on experience alone, I would never learn about the things that exist beyond a small town bar inventory. I chose A Bar Above to begin my pursuit of a thorough education and understanding of spirits, and I’m glad I did because they taught me well. Through this mixology program, I was able to begin my journey by learning about the vast array of spirits, spirits which are not commonly found in small town bars. I was able to learn about the distillation practices, the differences between them, and how to utilize them in different types of cocktails. I also learned how to make my own cocktail ingredients. I plan to take the mocktails course next. Since pursuing my certification, I have started my own mobile mixology business where I create exquisite menus for events. I challenge myself regularly by creating new and innovative recipes. This cocktail pictured is my newest Spring recipe, a twist on the classic Ramos Gin Fizz, called Crema Di Fiori Gin Fizz. This cocktail blends an infusion of jasmine with lavender cream and elderflower tonic and is absolutely delicious.

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Best of luck on your mixology journey and we hope you continue to challenge yourself with new and innovative recipes. Cheers!