Foundations of Bartending & Cocktail Techniques

Provides a structured introduction to modern bartending, combining essential theory with guided hands-on practice.

The course covers the fundamentals of cocktail history, alcohol production, fermentation and distillation, and the core spirit categories including vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whisky, and brandy. Students learn professional bar tools, glassware fundamentals, classic cocktail techniques, and the principles of balance, temperature, and dilution that define high-quality drinks.

This program is designed for cocktail enthusiasts as well as individuals considering a career in the bar and hospitality industry. It offers an accessible yet professional foundation for developing technical skills, industry knowledge, and confidence behind the bar.

Participants train at individual bar stations designed to replicate real professional bar environments, ensuring structured workflow, technical accuracy, and realistic service practice. Through theory sessions, supervised exercises, and repeated execution, students build consistency, discipline, and a professional mindset aligned with contemporary hospitality standards.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Techniques training
• Bar Tools training
• Spirits Education & Tasting
• Glassware & Presentation
• 10 Cocktails Made Hands-On on individual bar stations