Small’s

The Courses

Alchemy and mixology, taught from more than twenty years behind the bar.

In preparation. Dates and places go first to the list.

The courses I’m preparing

Mixology as Alchemy

The foundations. Balance, technique and transformation in the glass.

Zero-Proof Craft

Drinks with depth and structure, without a drop of alcohol.

Botanical Extraction

Infusions, tinctures, syrups and the basics of distillation.

Ferments for the Bar

Shrubs, sodas and slow ferments that give a drink a pulse.

Clarity and Texture

Clarifying, milk washing and the science of mouthfeel.

The Intentional Oil

Infuse your own botanical oil, from dried plant to bottle.

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