Perhaps you are already a bartender or you may have some basic skills as a bartender and you want to take your skills to the next level? After all, who hasn’t seen that classic movie with Tom Cruise and his partner spinning and mixing and creating a fun environment in the movie “Cocktail”? For quite a few people this is what they think of when they hear bartender.
Why should you take a specialised course for making cocktails? First, it makes you more marketable and you will have that edge over another bartender for those positons at the types of bars and restaurants that specialise in cocktails. These establishments are often recommended as you will more often than not make better tips when you know how to do more than pour a glass of beer or wine. Second, it opens up the number of places you can look for work, and last, when you know how to make cocktails it is a great opportunity to show off your skills and personality.
These types of courses are great because they often get into the history of cocktails and how and why they became popular and who invented them or what historical context they have, especially when you get into the names! Cosmo, anyone? You will learn about some of the more obscure cocktails, how to make them, and a little bit of chemistry, as that’s what makes the drink.
You may be worried about the cost, and yes cocktail courses may be a bit more expensive compared to the price of taking a regular bartending course, but you shouldn’t let this deter you. To reiterate, the benefits are many. You are more marketable, you can update your CV, it can give you an edge over the competition, and you have a larger number of places that your particular skills might be a necessary requirement. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and get certified! Maybe the next new cocktail will be named for or by you? Oh, and one more thing….the course is a great return on investment. So, again, get yourself trained and remember to have fun!
The world’s leading provider of Wine and Spirit education and it’s the crucial qualification for professionals in the wine & spirit trade as well as for non-professional connoisseurs.
The Drinks Trust is the charity dedicated to the drinks and hospitality workforce. It strives to empower people in our industry through services designed to assist financially, restore well-being and develop skills, and to do so with compassion and respect.
It is primarily an association of colleges & other organisations involved in providing education and training for personnel involved in the Merchant Navy & Super Yacht. It acts as an accreditation body and formally recognises the competency standards required.
It is the only Internationally Accredited Maritime Hospitality & Service Training Program for the Interior Superyacht Crew.
Looking to master the secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar? This program is aimed at Beginners or Junior Barmen. The course also appeals to anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge of Mixology and wants to acquire new skills.
Do you wish to take your Mixology knowledge to an advanced level? This course is aimed at both Experienced Bartenders and previous students who have successfully completed our International mixology course.
We are in the process of extending our curriculum and will have a new course available soon.
