# Peg Master Bartending Academy

> Bartending academy in Pune, Maharashtra, India, founded by Avdhut Mirkale ("Peg Master Avdhut"). It teaches professional bartending, mixology and flair bartending hands-on at a real bar counter, with a certificate on completion and career guidance. Enquiries and admissions are handled on WhatsApp at +91 99224 25833.

## Key facts

- Name: Peg Master Bartending Academy
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Founder and mentor: Avdhut Mirkale, known as Peg Master Avdhut, a spirits and cocktail creator with 3 Lakh+ followers across social platforms. His most-watched YouTube Short has 47M views (October 2026).
- Phone and WhatsApp: +91 99224 25833
- Email: pegmasterbartendingacademy@gmail.com
- Website: https://pegmasterbartendingacademy.in/
- Academy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pegmasterbartendingacademy/
- Fees: 3-Month Professional Bartending is ₹25,000/- (cut from ₹35,000); 6-Month Advanced Mixology is ₹45,000/- (cut from ₹60,000). Batch dates shared on WhatsApp.

## Courses

- [3-Month Professional Bartending](https://pegmasterbartendingacademy.in/#courses): 3 months, for beginners and aspiring professionals. Structured across 5 core parts and 30+ modules: Part 1 (Fundamentals & 19 bar types), Part 2 (Bar tools, glassware, jiggering, speed pouring, ice & knife skills), Part 3 (Beverage fundamentals, fermentation & distillation), Part 4 (Complete 12+ spirits encyclopedia including Whisky, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila & Mezcal, Brandy, Beer, Wine, Cider, Bitters, Absinthe, Sake & Mead), and Part 5 (Bottle-level measurement & spirit stock control). Weekday and weekend batches.
- [6-Month Advanced Mixology](https://pegmasterbartendingacademy.in/#courses): 6 months, for working bartenders and mixologists ("Learn • Create • Master"). Structured across 8 advanced modules: Module 1 (Advanced Molecular Mixology: spherification, reverse spherification, caviar, foams, smoke cloches, bubbles, dry ice safety, dehydrated garnishes), Module 2 (Flavour profiling & sensory balance), Module 3 (Artisanal syrups, shrubs, handcrafted bitters, spirit infusions & cordials), Module 4 (Clarification, fat washing, carbonation, density layering, hand-carved clear ice), Module 5 (Industry field immersion: distillery, craft brewery, winery & meadery visits), Module 6 (Bar management, pour costing & Maharashtra licensing compliance), Module 7 (Social media personal branding & global career pathways), and Module 8 (Capstone signature cocktail project and jury assessment).

Every course includes real bar practice, small batches, an official Peg Master certificate, and career guidance.

## What students learn

- Beverage science: fermentation chemistry, wash fermentation, pot and column distillation, and spirit classification
- Complete spirits mastery: 12+ categories from single malt scotch to artisanal mezcal, absinthe, sake and mead
- Molecular mixology: basic & reverse spherification, cocktail caviar, aroma cloches, bubble guns, stable foams, and dry ice safety protocols
- Advanced techniques: milk punch and agar clarification, spirit fat washing, forced carbonation, density layering, and hand-carved clear ice
- In-house ingredients: handcrafted bitters, shrubs, botanical syrups, spirit infusions, and custom cordials
- Bar management & control: bottle-level measurement, portion control, spill logging, beverage pour costing, and inventory pars
- Field immersion: commercial distillery, craft brewery, vineyard/winery, and meadery visits
- Career & digital presence: personal branding, cocktail content creation, brand partnerships, and placement guidance

## Careers after the course

5-star hotels, bars and lounges, clubs and pubs, cruise lines, weddings and events, jobs abroad (Middle East, UK, Europe, Southeast Asia), brand ambassador roles, beverage consulting, or opening your own bar.

## Frequently asked questions

- Do I need any prior experience? No. The 3-Month Professional Bartending course starts from the ground up. If you already work behind a bar, the 6-Month Advanced Mixology course will take your craft to elite global standards.
- What is the difference between the 3-Month and 6-Month courses? The 3-Month course focuses on core fundamentals, tools, spirits encyclopedia, and stock control. The 6-Month course is a masterclass covering molecular mixology, in-house syrups & bitters, clarification/fat-washing, distillery/brewery field visits, bar costing, personal branding, and an original signature cocktail capstone project.
- What are the fees and batch timings? The 3-Month Professional Bartending course fee is ₹25,000/- (regular ₹35,000), and the 6-Month Advanced Mixology course fee is ₹45,000/- (regular ₹60,000). Message the academy on WhatsApp for upcoming batch dates.
- Will I get a certificate? Yes. Every student who completes a course receives an official Peg Master Bartending Academy certificate.
- Do you help with jobs after the course? Yes, with interview preparation, CV tips, portfolio building, and industry contacts.
- Is there an age requirement? Students must meet the legal age requirement for handling and tasting alcohol under Maharashtra law.

## Links

- [Website](https://pegmasterbartendingacademy.in/)
- [Enquire on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/919922425833)
- [Academy Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pegmasterbartendingacademy/)
- [Peg Master Avdhut on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/peg_master_avdhut/)
- [Peg Master Avdhut on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@PegMasterAvdhut)