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Creating Alcohol Infusions Workshop

Dive into expert techniques for infusing vodka and other spirits, experiment with fun flavors, and build a foundation for understanding ingredients and safety measures while infusing tequila, whiskey, Amari, and more.

Mastering Mixology: Alcohol Infusions

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Description

Want to create cocktails that go beyond the basic and really ignite the senses? Well, you can with one simple technique! Come explore the world of infusing liquor in this hands-on course: Dive into expert techniques for infusing vodka and other spirits, experiment with fun flavors, and build a foundation for understanding ingredients and safety measures while infusing tequila, whiskey, Amari, and more.

Self paced. Lifetime access to 6+ hours of course content to watch at your convenience.
Learn from the best. Our team of experts includes industry leaders who deeply understand the science of mixology.
So much more than recipes. Learn how to safely infuse alcohol so you can design your own drinks.

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

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

Self paced

Work at your own pace & on any device, demonstrating mastery of the material.

Learn from the best

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

So much more than recipes

Learn how to safely infuse alcohol so you can design your own drinks.

Access to the pros

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

Explore the World of Infusing Alcohol

Build a foundation for simple infusions

Learn about alcohol infusions and their history while beginning to understand equipment, techniques, ingredients, and process.

Elevate & refine your creations

Explore more creative flavor combinations and really hone your skills with timing, advanced techniques, and more complicated ingredients.

Apply your skills to cocktails

Put your knowledge to the test by making classic cocktails with your infused spirit & then developing an original, balanced cocktail.

What You’ll Learn in This Cocktail Infusions Course

Overview

We’ll begin by discussing readily-available syrups and sweeteners you can buy at the store and how these play into cocktails. Then we’ll step you through how to develop your own syrups into more flavorful, craft creations– showing you how to manipulate the recipe and get adventurous with various flavor profiles. Finally, you’ll explore how different syrups affect the same drink; you’ll play with your sweeteners to understand how they can be a driving force in changing & improving cocktails.

Course Structure

Seven lessons
1-3 quizzes per lesson
Approximately 5-7 hours of self-paced video content
Recipe cards and shopping list

Expanding your skillset

Learn about alcohol infusions and their history while beginning to understand equipment, techniques, ingredients, and process.
Explore more creative flavor combinations and really hone your skills with timing, advanced techniques, and more complicated ingredients.
Put your knowledge to the test by making classic cocktails with your infused spirit & then developing an original, balanced cocktail.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Chris Tunstall

“My team and I are always looking for ways to show bartenders and at-home cocktail lovers how to elevate their craft. With this course, we want to help students up their skill set by inspiring their own creativity. Creating flavor infusions is one way to truly transform a cocktail, and we want students to learn thoroughly through step-by-step processes that they can follow along with at home. This is just the jumping off point… It’s time to explore the outer limits of what’s possible in cocktail creation.”

– Chris

FAQ

How do I infuse alcohol with flavors?

You can infuse any number of flavors into alcohol so long as you have time and a sealed container. Alcohol acts as a catalyst, pulling flavors from the ingredients added to it; slowly over time, the alcohol absorbs the flavor, which changes its profile.

Are there any safety concerns when infusing alcohol at home?

Yes, some ingredients can be toxic when used in large quantities. Ingredients like quinine or Cinchona bark, cherry pits, and even nutmeg can be harmful without proper precaution. Make sure to research your ingredients first; Camper English’s cocktailsafe.org is a great guide.

Which types of alcohol are best for infusions?

All of them! You can infuse spirits, liqueurs, Amari, and even vermouths. However, some can be more difficult to infuse than others due to their more inherently complex flavors. The more neutral the alcohol’s flavor, the easier it is to infuse.

Are there unique infusion techniques for different types of alcohol?

Yes. A notable example is vermouths or other wine-based liqueurs. Oxidation will happen if you use typical alcohol-infusing methods, so you can’t use heat or standard containers. For total control, you need to vacuum-seal the infusion in order to pull all the excess air out of it.

How should infused liquor be stored?

This fully depends on what the ingredients are. If you’re using base spirits (40% ABV or more), you can store them in a cool dry place or refrigerate them. However, if you are using wine-based vermouths or liqueurs, you will need to store them in the fridge at all times.

What kinds of ingredients can I use for alcohol infusions?

You can use almost anything that comes to mind! There are even infusions made with bacon fat, milk, or wax. All the possibilities you have with cooking, you have with alcohol infusions.