Introduction to Cocktails and Mixology
Ingredients and Spirits
A course by Jordan Hughes , Cocktail Maker
About the video: Ingredients and Spirits
Overview
“Delve into the varied world of ingredients and spirits essential for any aspiring cocktail maker. We'll cover everything from the basics, such as the different types of spirits and their various flavors, to the use of fresh and exotic ingredients that can enhance your cocktails. This comprehensive overview is designed to give you an understanding of how each component can influence the flavor and character of your drinks, giving you a solid foundation for making innovative and delicious cocktails.”
In this video lesson Jordan Hughes addresses the topic: Ingredients and Spirits, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Cocktails and Mixology. Master classic and modern cocktails. Dive into mixology with expert techniques and essential tools..
Partial transcription of the video
“So I'm gonna give you an overview of a lot of various ingredients that you may use for making a wide variety of cocktails. I feel like a lot of people come to me with questions about what do I need to buy? You know, what spirits do I need to stock my home bar with? And it can be kind of overwhelming simply because you might pick up a cocktail book and you see all these different cocktails and all of these different ingredients, but it really doesn't have to be that complicated. My advice when you're starting out is usually just buy the ingredients you need to make the cocktails that you wan...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Cocktails and Mixology
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Beverages
Jordan Hughes
A course by Jordan Hughes
Jordan Hughes is a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry, hailing from Portland, OR. As a versatile creative, he excels in photography, recipe development, and social media consulting, working with a wide range of brands, bars, and restaurant groups.
In 2017, Jordan launched the Instagram account and blog "High-Proof Preacher," which has garnered significant recognition. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, AskMen, Liquor.com, and VinePair. Notably, High-Proof Preacher received both the Editor’s and Reader’s Choice awards for Best Drinks Instagram by Saveur Magazine in 2019 (High-Proof Preacher) (Creatively Squared).
Jordan's journey into beverage photography began somewhat unconventionally, transitioning from his previous role as a Christian pastor. His passion for creating and sharing cocktail recipes online quickly snowballed into a successful career (Creatively Squared). In addition to his online presence, he has launched an e-learning platform, Cocktail Camera, aimed at teaching others the art of beverage and product photography (Master Cocktail and Product Photography).
Jordan continues to innovate in his field, having published a cocktail recipe book titled "Twist" and frequently collaborates with notable brands to create engaging and high-quality content (Amra and Elma LLC).
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