Bar Basics

What is the difference between a trident spoon and a Japanese bar spoon?

What is the difference between a Vodka + Cranberry juice cocktail and a Cape Cod?

What bar shaker is the best one?

These are all common questions when you enter the world of bartending. We are here to answer these questions while learning some fantastic bartending skills!

Bar Basics is a five-part course that takes place over five to six weeks. This course will dive into the techniques, lingo, cocktail knowledge, and much more you cannot get from watching episodes of Bar Rescue. We aim to empower you whether you are a bartending connoisseur or just entering the industry.

• Over five parts we will cover:
• Deep dive knowledge of the BIG 5 (Whisk(e)y, Rum, Tequila, Vodka, and Gin)
• Pairing liqueurs, cordials, mixers
• Making syrups
• Bitters and tinctures
• Understanding tasting and nosing profiles
• Different bar tools for different drinks and their proper use
• Common and uncommon garnish and styling techniques
• Hands-on craft and classic cocktail making
• And more

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CLASS DETAILS:

In-Person Class Information:

• This course is broken up into five parts. Each part will take roughly 3-4 hours to complete. Seating is limited to 10 students, so as to keep it more personal and less overwhelming.
• The class will begin at 5:00 PM MST and is held at the Cocktail Collective.

You will need:

• A bar kit (See list)     
• Don’t have one? That's okay. You can purchase one through us here or in the ticket options. 

You will receive:

• Weekly digital syllabus
• Physical manual, recipe cards, notebook, and pen
• Collectible Cocktail Collective Pin
• Certificate of Completion (with attendance and completion of all five parts)
• Liquors, glassware, and all ingredients will be supplied by the Cocktail Collective.

Class Dates:

• 8/3: Vodka and Gin
• 8/10: Whisk(e)y
• 8/17: Rum and Rhum
• 8/31: Tequila
• 9/7: Classic and Craft Cocktails

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FAQS

Do I have to attend every part of the course?

It is not required to attend every part. Each part will inevitably tie into the next. To receive the certificate of completion, attendance and participation in every part are required. 

What if I don't drink? Can I still participate?

There is no requirement to drink to participate. That being said, if you are unable to sample the spirits to determine taste profiles for how to pair and mix properly, this course may not be worth it for you.

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About The Instructor

Alexi Fisher, a Professional Mixologist and Certified Spirits Educator, created this course with 14 years of industry experience. Having bartended across the United States and successfully opened The Hammered Copper - Mobile Bartending in 2018, Fisher's expertise is undeniable. Even when events were canceled due to the pandemic, Fisher resumed teaching and eventually opened the Cocktail Collective in December 2021, showcasing her unwavering passion for mixology. With her talent for crafting both classic and innovative cocktails, Fisher is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and skills with others.

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IMPORTANT

This is an education course involving the use of alcohol. You must be 21 years or older and show proof of a valid driver's license to participate. We reserve the right to remove anyone from the course whom we fill is abusing the course in any manner without a refund.

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We are Cocktail Collective!

The Cocktail Collective is a black-owned, small business that provides educational cocktail and spirit crafting classes guided by our owner and spirit educator, Alexi Fisher.

**Cocktail Collective is a spirits education facility. You must be 21 or older to participate in this course.