The Crafting Cocktail Syrups Course

In this online course, take a deep dive into different types of simple syrups & sweeteners, and learn how to manipulate them to completely transform your craft cocktails.

The Crafting Cocktail Syrups Workshop

Price: $58

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Description

Discover the different types of cocktail syrups, sugars, & sweeteners that are used in mixology, and learn how you can manipulate them to drastically change and improve your drinks.

Self-paced

Work at your own pace & on any device, demonstrating mastery of the material with quizzes after each unit.

Learn from the best

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

Totally new flavors

Let us teach you exactly how to create & modify simple syrups and sweeteners, which will change the flavor profile of your cocktails. First, you’ll understand the basics and then advance to more complex syrups.

Access to the pros

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

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Self paced

Work at your own pace & on any device, demonstrating mastery of the material with quizzes after each unit.

Learn from the best

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

So much more than recipes

Let us teach you exactly how to create & modify syrups and sweeteners, which will change the flavor profile of your cocktails.

Access to the pros

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

The Ultimate Course in Creating & Manipulating Syrups

From store bought to craft

Begin with an intro into basic, store bought syrups; then develop your own into more flavorful sweeteners and explore how different syrups change the same cocktail.

Hands-on learning so your skills can grow

Whether you’re an enthusiast or a pro looking to expand your skills, we’ll show you how to make these ingredients step-by-step to transform your cocktails.

Comprehensive guide teaches you exactly how

Our downloadable PDF of recipe cards and shopping list will show you exactly what to buy and what process to follow… even after you’ve finished the course.

What You’ll Learn in This Craft Syrups 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

Intro to cocktail syrups & making drinks with these sweeteners
Taking syrups to the next level with flavor manipulation
Advanced syrup making & making cocktails with them
Changing the same cocktail recipe with various advanced syrups

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. Manipulating simple syrups is one of the easiest ways 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

What are the most common syrups used in cocktails?

Common syrups for cocktails include simple syrup cane sugar (although you can make a Demerara syrup), honey syrup, agave syrup, orgeat syrup, grenadine syrup, elderflower tonic, and oleo sacrum. You can also infuse your own simple syrups for cocktails and make something like rosemary simple syrup or lavender syrup.

How long do simple syrups last?

Plain simple syrup will last approximately 3-4 weeks, while flavored simple syrup lasts about 1-2 weeks; this is true for both store bought and homemade syrups. But make sure to store your syrup for cocktails in the fridge, no matter the kind you use!

What do you keep syrups in?

Keep your simple syrup in an airtight container-- like a Mason jar-- in the fridge. Make sure your jar has a tight seal to maintain freshness, and always keep it cold so the syrup doesn't spoil.

In what ways can we change the profile of syrups?

The main way to change the profile of syrup is through infusion; for example, you can add herbs or fruits to your simple syrup when heating the sugar and water, and then fine strain the syrup. You can also change the recipe ratio of how you make the syrup, increasing or decreasing sweetness and viscosity.

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