Take your bartending knowledge to an higher level
Online Foundation Course
Price £ 799 - 3 Days Intensive
Who is it for?
This course is designed for either Experienced Bartenders who wish to take their Mixology knowledge to an advanced level or to previous students who have successfully compleated our International mixology course.
It is suitable for alumni seeking a higher qualification who already possesses good product knowledge and cocktail making abilities.
Look the subjects you will learn
The course objective is to really expand our student’s mind from a theoretical point of view as well as pushing mixology boundaries forward in order to achieve a higher cocktails standard.
✓ History & Fundamentals of Top Class Mixology
We take you onto a journey that will showcase the giant leap that modern bartenders has done from the early 1900 century. This is not only based upon the level of cocktail making or techniques used but as well as the range of product in use today.
✓ Advance Product Knowledge
Advance understanding of all the types of spirits on the market today.
We will guide you through detailed distillation methods from the origin to the final product that goes onto bar shelves.
✓ Testings and Brand Comparisons
The science of testing and methods on how to perform it.
Furthermore, we will analyse and compare several brands x category of spirit with an in-depth explanation of how they differ and what’s best to use them for.
✓ New Cocktail Trends and Techniques
Experimenting into modern cocktail creations following techniques such as Smoking of drinks, Aging, Bitters, Cooking, Foams, Essence, Syrups, Garnishes etc.
Furthermore, we look into machinery and professional types of equipment used in modern Bar labs!
✓ Ice Manipulation
Showcase of different types of ice used in the market today and play with it in order to achieve a high-quality cocktail. How to pick, refrigerate and dilute the right ice-element for the desired outcome.
✓ Presenting & Garnish Drinks
Learning new ingredients and ways to decorate drinks in order to spectacularly present them to clients. Develop your own personal style that will set you apart from the crowd.
✓ Distillery Showcase and access Industry Experts
We will take you to see and meet our Industry partners. You will have access to their production facility and they will share their knowledge on how they conduct business and their vision of the industry today.
✓ Advance Customer Service
We will teach you how to attend clients, the etiquette and standards reqiured by leading industry establishment. This will give you a competitive edge and be able to fit easily in 5* or top venues globally!
ELEVATE YOURSELF FROM THE REST
... and master prestige in-house techniques
Why you should choose The Spirit Lab
3 Intensive days of in House-training
Eight hours of daily training which involves product knowledge, tastings, customer care, techniques, understanding the modern tools and practical cocktail making sessions using uncommon products.
Max 8 students
We are personal! One to one approach to get the best results
Max 8 students
We are personal! One to one approach to get the best results
Diploma
Spirit Lab diploma recognised in UK by our accreditation bodies.
Held in our LAB in London City Centre
We are set to offer a Masterclass type of lecture held in a prestigious venue in London centre
Held in our LAB in London City Centre
We are set to offer a Masterclass type of lecture held in a prestigious venue in London centre
Hands-on with the latest Tools and Machinery
We are equipped with all the latest tools and machinery for making sure you have enough exposure to them and grasp the essence of Mixology.
Student Course Book
An easy and useful guide to allow you to review everything you learn during the course.
Student course book
An easy and useful guide to allow you to review everything you learn during the course
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What our students say...
” Thank you so much for such an amazing course, I had such a fun time and learnt so much whilst doing it. ”
” I absolutely loved the photos! Thank you so much for hosting such a well informed and hands-on course! I’ve gone back to my job with so many ideas and so much motivation! ”
” Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to attend the course. I found it beyond expectations in every aspect of both theory and practice. The course was expertly delivered, your enthusiasm, knowledge and passion was exemplary and allowed the week to flow faultlessly. ”
” Course was great and I will definitely come back to attend the advance part ”
” I just wanted to personally thank you for the opportunity to take the 1-week course I learnt so much that it made such an improvement to my knowledge and skills of cocktail making. THANKS, SPIRIT LAB! ”
” In only one week, I learned a lot of information regarding mixology and spirits.
The theoretical part in the morning and the practical part in the evening were very interesting and helpful. ”
” Great tutor and fantastic amenities! I have learned so much and it’s a course i’ll definitely recommend! 10 out of 10 for me! ”
” Gets you ready for a career behind the bar in 1 week! Thank u ”
I am happy to say that when you are excellent it is harder to say they’re great! I learnt so much and I was super impressed with how much knowledge they gave in just 1 week.My experience has been amazing and I got a great job right after it. Thanks, Manny and Spirit Lab!
I would recommend The Spirit Lab to any of my friends.Your Knowledge is superb, the service has been very pro-active, prompt and TOP- class!The experience was fantastic, the product knowledge given has been very sharp and your prices are keen. EXCELLENT VALUE and after the course all you have to do is to keep it up!
