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AWS Level2 in Mixology
  • Classroom Cost: $795.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 12 hours 
Includes:

What’s Included

Advanced course manual

Cocktail design templates

Recipes + frameworks (not just recipes)

Tasting sheets

Practical sessions

Certification

Course Overview

An advanced, professionally focused program designed for bartenders and hospitality professionals who want to elevate their craft, deepen their knowledge of spirits, and refine their technique, creativity, and service.

Building on Level 1, this course moves beyond recipes into:

Precision & consistency

Advanced techniques

Flavor architecture

Menu development

Guest experience at a higher level

Who Is This Course For?

Bartenders with basic experience

Graduates of AWS Level 1 in Mixology

Bar supervisors & managers

Cocktail enthusiasts seeking professional-level skills

Hospitality teams aiming for premium service

Course Duration

16 hours total

Typically delivered over 2 days (or 3 shorter sessions)

What You Will Learn

1. Advanced Mixology Fundamentals

Revisiting balance at a deeper level

Alcohol structure & perception

Texture, mouthfeel & dilution control

Temperature precision

2. Spirits Deep Dive

Production methods and how they influence cocktails

Flavor profiling across:

Rum (regional styles)

Gin (botanical structure)

Whisky (style differences)

Tequila & agave spirits

Selecting the right spirit for the right cocktail

3. Flavor Architecture & Cocktail Design

Building cocktails from scratch

Flavor pairing principles

Sweet / sour / bitter / umami integration

Using seasonal & fresh ingredients

Balancing complexity vs drinkability

4. Advanced Techniques

Fat washing

Infusions & tinctures

Clarification (milk washing basics)

Carbonation basics

Advanced shaking & stirring control

5. Classic Cocktails – Mastery & Variations

Refining execution of classics:

Perfect consistency

Speed + efficiency

Adapting classics into modern versions

Examples:

Negroni variations

Old Fashioned riffs

Modern Margarita structures

6. Ice, Dilution & Temperature Control

Ice program fundamentals

Block ice vs cubes vs crushed

Controlled dilution

Impact on texture and flavor

7. Advanced Garnishing & Presentation

Elevated garnish techniques

Aromatics & sensory experience

Minimalism vs luxury presentation

Instagram vs real-world practicality

8. Bar Efficiency & Workflow

High-volume service strategies

Mise en place mastery

Pre-batching cocktails

Time management behind the bar

9. Menu Development & Costing

Designing a cocktail menu

Balancing profitability (COGS targets)

Pricing strategy

Seasonal menus

Concept-driven drinks

10. Guest Experience & Upselling at a Premium Level

Reading guests

Recommending like a sommelier

Storytelling in cocktails

Luxury service techniques

11. Introduction to Signature Cocktail Creation

Creating your own cocktail

Naming & concept development

Presentation + story

Practical Component

Hands-on preparation of 10–12 cocktails

Advanced technique demonstrations

Creation of 1 signature cocktail per student

Assessment

Theory Exam

50 multiple choice questions

Practical Assessment

Execution of 2 classic cocktails

1 signature cocktail presentation

Evaluation criteria:

Balance

Technique

Presentation

Confidence

Certification

Upon successful completion:

AWS Level 2 in Mixology Certified Junior Mixologist™

Includes:

Digital Certificate

Printed Certificate (optional)

AWS Lapel Pin

CPD Certification

What’s Included

Advanced course manual

Cocktail design templates

Recipes + frameworks (not just recipes)

Tasting sheets

Practical sessions

Certification

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