The program is a total of 50 hours (not including breaks), and is delivered 3 days a week, (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). Each class is 4 hours in duration. Class sizes are limited to 6-10 students per class to allow for a one-on-one focus with each student. Approximately 60% of the course load is administered in theory, and approximately 40% in practice behind the bar. The College of Mixology will award a Diploma to each student who successfully passes the course. Diplomas are sent by mail after the exams are marked. All diplomas issued to graduating students are certified and notarized by the Red Seal Notary.
Tuition for the course is: $1200.00* CAD (no tax)
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Tuition includes:
- 2 textbooks
- Trade tools and materials
- Facility fee
- Instructor
The College of Mixology course covers the following:
Class #1
Orientation
Etiquette
History of Alcohol – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Spirits – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Tastings)
Class #2
Bitters – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Tastings)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Liqueurs – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Tastings)
Class #3
Beers – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Wines – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical)
Class #4
Garnishes – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Ice – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Class #5
Syrups – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Cordials – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Tastings)
Class #6
Juices – (1 hour) – (Lecture + Practical)
Infusions – (1 ½ hour) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Sodas – (1 hour) – (Lecture)
Class #7
Coffee and Tea – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Produce – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical)
Class #8
Herbs and Spices – (1 ½ hour) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Flavour Profiles – (2 hours) – (Lecture + Practical + Tastings)
Class #9
Tools of the trade – (1 hour) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Techniques – (2 ½ hours) – (Lecture + Practical)
Class #10
Recipes + Technique – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practical + Tastings)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Recipes + Technique – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture + Practice + Tastings)
Class #11
Business Operations – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)(1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Business Operations – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)(1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Break – (1/2 hour)
Customer Service – (1 hour 45 min) – (Lecture)
Class #12
Final Exam – (2 hours)
Course Grading System:
Students are graded on three assignments:
1) Six written quizzes covering six reading assignments.
Worth: 60 points (passing grade 55 points)
2) A written final exam.
Worth: 140 points (passing grade 135 points)
3) A performance final exam.
Worth: 200 points (passing grade 195 points)
Overall minimum passing grade is 385 points out of 400
Students who do not pass the course with the minimum passing grade must re-enroll and complete the entire course.
Reading Assignment Quizzes:
Students will have six reading assignments to complete outside of class. Students will be quizzed in classes 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8.
Students will be allowed 15 minutes to complete each quiz. Each quiz contains ten questions worth one point; therefore each quiz is worth ten points. The quizzes will contain multiple choice, true/false and fill-in-the-blank questions. Combined the quizzes are worth 60 points.
Final Exams:
Students must pass both a written exam and a performance exam. Students are given two hours for the written exam. Students may only attempt the final exams once.
The written exam covers the reading assignments, textbook and class lectures. The written exam contains 50 multiple choice, true/false and fill-in-the-blank questions worth two points each. The written exam also contains two essay questions worth 20 points each. Overall the written exam is worth 140 points.
The performance exam will cover recipes, technique, form, speed, accuracy, and a signature cocktail created by the student which will be judged on creativity and balance. Each student will take the performance exam individually. The overall performance exam is worth 200 points.