What you'll master
This is where things get interesting
Cocktail Architecture™
Understand balance, structure and classic cocktail families so you can see what any set of ingredients can become.
Original cocktail creation
Develop your own drinks, troubleshoot what isn't working and refine ideas into something menu-worthy.
Advanced technique
Precision, consistency and efficiency, plus a fresh look at habits picked up on the job.
Syrups, bitters & spirits
Make components from scratch and taste across spirits and liqueurs to understand what each can do.
From training to the real thing
Finish with a graduate bar apprenticeship
The program ends with a two-day apprenticeship at a reputable San Francisco bar, so you experience the rhythm and expectations of a working bar from the other side.
For working bartenders, it's the chance to connect what you do with why it works. For enthusiasts, it's a side of the cocktail world most guests never see.
Quick answers
Master of Mixology FAQs
Who is Master of Mixology for?
Working bartenders, Cocktail Camp graduates, hospitality professionals and serious cocktail enthusiasts who already know the fundamentals.
I'm new to bartending. Is this for me?
Start with our Bartending Certification Course. Master of Mixology builds on those foundations.
How long is the program?
8 days of advanced, hands-on instruction plus a 2-day graduate apprenticeship at a San Francisco bar.
Where is it held?
At Blackbird Bar, 2124 Market St, San Francisco.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. You can pay over time with Klarna or Afterpay at checkout.
Ready to go down the cocktail rabbit hole?
Seats are limited each season. Reserve yours or ask us whether it's the right fit.
