Introduction to Bartending
Unlock your potential behind the bar with our Introduction to Bartending course! Whether you're starting a new career or deepening your bartending knowledge, this course is the perfect foundation.
Led by award-winning bartenders, you’ll master the essentials of crafting classic cocktails with confidence. We'll guide you through spirits tasting, helping you understand the profiles of vodka, gin, whiskey, and rum, and how they shape each drink.
You'll also explore customer service—learning to engage guests, provide memorable experiences, and create a welcoming atmosphere. Join us to master timeless cocktails and deliver exceptional service behind the bar.
Course Breakdown
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Day 1
Introductions and welcome
How to create a cocktail from scratch
Flash infusion theory
Flash infusion practical
Elevating classics with flash infusion
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Day 2
Fat washing
Fat washing theory
Fat washing practical 1/2
Foams / creams theory
Foams / creams Practical
Elevating classics with foams practical
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Day 3
Fat washing practical 2/2
Bitters history and theory
Bitters practical 1/2
Elevating classics with fat washing practical
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Day 4
Infusion and maceration theory
Liquors and crème theory
Liquor creation practical
Bitters practical 2/2
Gin creation
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Day 5
Clear ice theory
Syrups theory
Syrups practical
Cocktail creation session
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Day 6
Clarification theory
Milk punches practical 1/2
Spherification theory
Pushing the boundaries, using unusual flavour profiles practical
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Day 7
Milk Punch practical 2/2
Carbonation theory
Carbonation practical
Dry ice theory
Cocktail creation session
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Day 8
Final exam
Certification
Competition with family and friends