The top 12 Bartending courses you need to take

1. Bartending Mastery - Cocktail & Bartending Masterclass

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Bar Mastery is a six module online course that will walk you through every step to become a bartender that bar owners and managers are looking for, even if you have zero experience. This course teaches you the skills and knowledge that experienced bartenders have refined over decades. We also help you find your first bar job, because as you may know, it's hard. Here's a breakdown of what you'll learn over 80 lessons... Module 1: Service We start you off with explaining your core role in the hospitality industry and the mentality you need to have a successful foundation and positive career path. At the end of this first module, you'll understand the three main aspects that contribute to a high level of customer service, how to convince your customers to spend more money in your venue, and over two dozen ways for you to make more cash tips! Module 2: EquipmentYou'll learn the safest and most correct methods to handle all bar equipment used to serve beer, wine and cocktails without looking like a newbie. At the end of this module, you will know how to properly shake, strain, stir and chill cocktails, how to muddle for the best flavour, how to hold a jigger and pour spirits smoothly, how to open a bottle of wine that needs a corkscrew and one that's gonna pop, and how to pour the perfect beer from a tap (one of the best feelings in life). Module 3: MasterclassYou'll familiarise yourself with your work space, learn what tasks to prioritise throughout a shift, and practical skills that separate the good bartenders from the great ones. At the end of this module, you will walk, talk and think like a skilled bartender. You will know how to be more valued in the workplace, how to be fast and efficient, and how to make a bunch of cocktails at the same time like a boss! Module 4: Bar LegendsYou'll learn about the world's best bartenders from the 19th and 20th century who had the biggest impact on the industry and turned bartending into the way it is today. At the end of this module, you'll have a firm understanding of who's who in the bar world, the options available to you should you choose to work in bars for your whole career, and at the very least be inspired make your own mark in the industry - because you can if you really want to. Module 5: CocktailsWatch me make the most popular classic and contemporary cocktails selling in bars today, without wasting time on outdated recipes or methods. I also make sure to go in depth on all the little things that make a drink perfect. At the end of this module, you will know the recipes and methods to make high quality classic cocktails, and the history and origin behind each drink, so that you have some bar banter. There's more than one way to wow a customer. Module 6: CareerIf you've thoroughly studied, absorbed and applied everything taught in the previous five modules, congratulations! You've become someone worth hiring. It's time for you to go out there and get employed. At the end of this module, you will know how to make a great cover letter and resume, ten ways to find and apply for jobs and how to ace your interview and trial. You will also learn the wide array of options and progressions in the hospitality industry, whether that's winning cocktail competitions or becoming a travelling bartender. Module 7: WisdomBefore you head off, I give you the three most important lessons I have learned working in a bar. If you don't acknowledge these words of wisdom, your job will take a physical and mental toll on you, and your time in the industry will be short lived or full of resent. At the end of this module you will know how to hold yourself at a high regard and how to keep your ego in check, something few people with talent do. As a cherry on top, I've compiled a database of additional information and valuable resources to help you develop your skills further. If you want to become a bartender that can hold their own with confidence but don't want to spend 3-12 months as a bar back before getting the chance, Bar Mastery is for you! Sign Up Now!***Please note: There are critiques that the music is too loud. My apologies for this. I no longer have access to a bar to re-film. The lessons only exist on Udemy and can no longer be re-edited as my computer completely crashed when trying to back up all the files.***...

2. Bartender Pro: Become A Hospitality Bartender Today!

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In this course, we show you how to become a professional bartender by providing you a step-by-step process and all the ins-and-outs of the service industry. We'll be walking you step-by-step through the following: FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUESWe'll walk you through concepts including tools, glassware & even garnishes! EXTENSIVE LIQUOR, WINE & BEER KNOWLEDGEWe'll teach you everything you need to know & more about the alcohol you'll be working with day-to-day! WORKING BEHIND THE BARStrap in to the cockpit! We'll give you the inside scoop on life behind the bar. Everything from sanitation to pouring! COCKTAIL RECIPESLearn how to craft the most popular cocktails you'll be pouring on a daily basis! KEYS TO SUCCESSWe'll guide you through everything you'll need to know when looking for a bartending job! CUSTOMER SERVICE TIPS, TRICKS & SECRETSGain insight into the inner workings of becoming the best bartender you can be! We'll share everything we've learned along the way! RESUME & COVER LETTER TEMPLATEYou'll have access to real templates to help you put your best foot forward! COCKTAIL RECIPE E-GUIDEBOOKWe're including an awesome recipe reference guide so you can easily study up on the most common cocktails! Through all my experience in many different bartending and service industry related environments, I've been able to hone in on what works and what doesn't. I want to encourage people to dive into this industry with an open mind and even if you don't intend on making a career out of it, there are many skills you can gain from this course, both in and out of the bar/restaurant industry. -Shane Maddox...

3. Ultimate Home Bartending Masterclass

4.5

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The course will be taught as a guided Home Bartending step by step on how to make Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea. Each section will cover a different base or skill allowing you to learn Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea one piece at a time. After finishing this course you will be able to wow your friends and family with different Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea. The class is intended for the beginner Home Bartender who wants to learn all about Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea. Let's get started learning Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea and have some fun growing as Home Bartenders. Please remember to drink responsibly! Please practice the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages, and this course is intended for adults of legal drinking age. Never, ever drink and drive. If you've been drinking, take a cab, call a friend, or walk. This Course Is Taught In English and is not offered in other languages at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. The class is intended for the beginner Home Bartender who wants to learn all about Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea. If that is you come join in the fun of learning about Cocktails, Soda, Coffee, & Tea...

4. Bartend Like A Mad Man

3.9

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We all drink and as such are constantly looking for that trusty go-to bar with quality drinks, good atmosphere, and great company. This class will turn your home, or anywhere you are, into your favorite bar. Want a good martini after a long day? Want to impress your friends at your next dinner party? Maybe you just don't want to get all dressed up to go out and have a drink. This class will help you learn some simple, but impressive cocktails that will turn you into your favorite bartender. 'Wait- I don't have all the tools and ingredients needed' No worries. All you need is a martini shaker and a wooden spoon to succeed at bartending in this course. In keeping with the Mad Men theme, you will learn how to make a classic martini, old-fashioned, sazerac, gimlet, whiskey sour, and manhattan -all cocktails debuted in the series and have since come back into favor in the mixology world. While we go through each I will talk about some common variations as well as some brief history that about the origins of the drinks. This is less of a formal class and more of a one-on-one with your bartender- you will learn though. By the end of this course you will not only know a few great time honored drinks but have the foundation and confidence to explore further into the fine art of bartending. I look forward to mixing with you! -Kati...

5. TLC Drinks: Bartending and Mixology 101

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The fundamental tools you need to get started tending bar. The lectures will address various types of bar tools, glassware, introductory cocktail knowledge, as well as basic pouring, shaking, and stirring techniques. This course will give you the essential tools necessary to begin a career in mixology or simply increase your cocktail knowledge for your personal enjoyment...

6. GIN - ESSENTIALS IN COCKTAILS & BARTENDING

4.8

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With so many styles and flavor profiles, there are plentiful samples of Gin to choose from. And therein lies the problem. With so many varieties to select from it is often difficult to make a selection at that bar or restaurant, or to know what to mix it with. This course is aimed at fixing all that! This course will bring any novice to an expert, in an amazingly short amount of time. WARNING: THIS COURSE GETS TECHNICAL AT TIMES! I have tried to be as detailed as possible. Some reviews have stated the course is too technical at times, but I think better to give too much info than not enough. This course reviews: An in-depth understanding of all types of GinGin Types & StylesJuniper Flavored Spirit DrinksGinDistilled GinLondon GinOld Tom Cat GinPlymouth GinSloe & Flavored GinNavy GinPink GinRegionsHow to make 25 popular Gin CocktailsGin production methods - Batch, Continuous & CompoundFlavors & AromasGin botanicals and how they effect flavorsPairing Gin with Food and CigarsPopular Brands Review & Tasting NotesLegal Standards of Gin in the U. S. & EUAnd for full rounded education, the History of Gin*Bonus lecture- Wine, Spirits, Cocktails & Beer Glassware RecommendationsWith knowledge on the many different types and flavors of Gin, one can be confident in making a selection, recommending Gin for others to enjoy or blend with other ingredients to make wonderful cocktails. Here we explain, clearly & concisely, all that's needed to fully understand these types of Spirits and how to serve them properly. Class is in session. Drink Up!...

7. How To Be A Successful Bartender

4.7

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The no B. S. guide to becoming a successful bartender. Learn all of the techniques and habits to thrive in any cocktail bar in the world. Ever wanted to bartend professionally? Then this is the course for you! Taught by a working bartender, this course will set the foundation for you to go the next step in your bartending career. All of Christopher's secrets after bartending in New York city on how to Bartend at the highest caliber. After this course you will know what it takes to become a bartender and what it takes to work as one behind the bar. This course has been remastered from it's original content from 2019. Every lesson has been remade, and more lessons have been added. What sets this course apart from other courses is that the teacher is a working bartender and you will see footage of Christopher working behind bars. You will know what a bartender actually does. That is the aim of this course. This course is not for people who want to just learn drink recipes, it is for people who want to become professional bartenders. That is why only 35-40% of the course are drink recipes. While the rest of the course are core lessons teaching the bartending profession. "If you are looking for a job that makes good money, allows you to meet new people, people that could potentially help you get to that next level in your career, then bartending is the perfect job for you." -Christopher Makrides...

8. JAPANESE SAKE - ESSENTIALS IN BARTENDING & COCKTAILS

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An ancient alcoholic beverage from Japan, that not many Westerners are very familiar with. Now its time to change all that! Alcohol from rice? Yep! Ever wondered what is Sake or what does Sake taste like? We'll cover that and so much more. Many want to enjoy this beverage and think its only served hot. You couldn't be more wrong! We'll teach everything you need to be able to select, serve, taste and even warm your Sake to the ideal correct temperature to be best enjoyed. This course will teach you: Sake Types and StylesBasic Types - Futsu-shu & Tokutei meisho-shuJunmai-shuGinjo-shuDaiginjo-shuHonjozo-shuNamazakeOther Sake TypesHow to Taste Sake like an Expert - (and know what you're tasting)Flavor & AromasSake & Food PairingRecognizing Off FlavorsProductionHow to read a Sake label without reading Japanese! Japan's Production RegionsSake Brands by Region & FlavorsHistoryJapanese Sake terminologyYou don't need to be a Bartender or Mixologist in a Japanese sushi restaurant to be an expert on Sake. We'll give you a solid understanding to make the best selection for personal taste preference or to learn how to pair many varieties of Sake with food. You'll make better choices and be able to differentiate options, without having to personally try everything out there. Sake is indeed one of the finer things in life… all should enjoy! Class is in Session. Drink Up!...

9. TEQUILA & MEZCAL - ESSENTIALS IN BARTENDING & COCKTAILS

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With knowledge on the many different types and flavors of Tequila & Mezcal, one can be confident in making a selection, recommending for others to enjoy or blend with other ingredients to make wonderful cocktails. Here we explain, clearly & concisely, all that's needed to fully understand these types of Spirits and how to serve them properly. In this course you'll learn its humble beginnings as an alcohol called Pulque, to the 5 different types of Tequila. What's Mezcal? You'll learn that also. We'll dispel the myth that Tequila has a worm in it, and what flavors you can detect in the various styles. Production methods and history, to what can be paired with Tequila straight or in cocktails; to the different types of Mezcal, and so much more. This course reviews: Standards of Tequila & MezcalTequila TypesMezcal TypesProductionLegally Recognized Regions25 Tequila & Mezcal Cocktail RecipesFlavors & Aromas found in Tequila & MezcalDifferent Mezcal Styles - (Aged in Glass, Pechuga etc...)Professional Tasting methodTequila Buying GuidePairing Tequila with FoodLegal StandardsAnd for full rounded education, the History of Tequila* Bonus Lecture - Wine, Spirits, Cocktails & Beer Glassware RecommendationsWith the addition of a pairing and recipe guide supplement, with over 40 cocktail recipes, you'll be an expert in Tequila and Mezcal in no time. This course is great for novices into the world of Tequila and Mezcal, to those with advanced knowledge. Class is in Session. Drink Up!...

10. HOME Bartending: Host Your Own Piña Colada Party

You want to throw a party bring your friends together but you don’t want it to be too dull and uninspiring?...

11. HOME Bartending: Make Exquisite Cocktails for Your Guests

4.5

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Make your meetings with your friends meaningful and take charge of your own social life. Sure, bars may be closed, but your new HOME Bar will soon be open for business. With the help of this course you will learn: What to buy to make your bar functionalHow to make classic long drinksHow to prepare dashing tropical cocktailsHow to offer delightful, classy cocktailsHow to make the most awesome shots out thereAnd how to make your evenings with friends simply unforgettableI am Alex Glod and I will be your instructor for this course on HOME Bartending. My regular job is in training and online teaching on Storytelling, Drawing and Skills of the Future, but I moonlight as a connector and host for my tribes of friends. Thanks to my 3 years and a half working as a bartender during University and my 9 years of practice of facilitating learning experiences, I have made my guests leave amazed, dazzled, and happy and have the time of their lives at my gatherings. And that is something I want you to do as well. By following along the course, trying out all the recipes and organizing special theme nights with your friends, the quality of your social life and relationships will improve drastically. Your guests will feel delighted, stimulated, and excited. Your relationships will reach new levels of meaning and intimacy. Who knows? It might even lead you to meeting that special someone as you welcome more people to your HOME Bar. But more than anything, you will rejoice to have a vibrant social life, to be the life of the party once again and live moments of intense flavor and emotion. So yeah, enroll in the course now and let's set you on a new life journey, a journey that will transform in one of the most sophisticated hosts and gatherers your friends will ever meet. Join in now and let's begin!...