Course Overview

 The IBC is our most popular bartending course, with thousands of bartenders from around the globe graduating since 2001. The course involves an intense week of bartender training for both the beginner and developing bartender, building on bartending and practical cocktail skills to become a competent professional cocktail bartender.

INTRODUCTION

• The History of Bartending
• The Professional Bartender
• Job Description

MODULE ONE (THE CUSTOMER)

• Reading your clientele
• Customer Service
• The Customer Journey
• Handling Complaints
• 10 Commandments of Complaint Handling

MODULE TWO (THE PRODUCTS)

Product Knowledge Part I

Beers, Styles Of Ale, Wine And Champagne, Styles Of Wine, Wine Glasses, Wine Serving Temperatures, Opening And Serving Wine

Product Knowledge Part 2

Spirits, Spirit Production, The Tasting Wheel, Grain Distillates, Vodka, Gin, Whisk(e)y, Plant Distillates, Rum, Rum Styles, Cachaça, Tequila And Mezcal, Tequila Styles, Mezcal Production, Fruit Distillates, Brandy, Cognac, Aromatised Wines Bitters, Liqueurs Process of distillation Factors affecting the flavour of spirits Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits Health, Safety and legal issues Service and sales of spirits

WSET® Exam - multiple choice paper.....

The qualification introduces candidates to: The main categories of spirits Process of distillation Factors affecting the flavour of spirits The WSET Level 1 systematic approach to Tasting Spirits Health, safety and legal issues Service and sales of spirits To gain the qualification students need to successfully complete a portfolio of tasting notes and a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions.

MODULE THREE (THE BAR ENVIRONMENT)

• Station Structure
• Glassware
• Glassware Styles
• Garnish Preparation
• Bar Preparation/Keep
• Tools of the Trade

MODULE FOUR (THE MECHANICS OF BARTENDING)

• Pouring – Free pouring
• Cocktail Methodology
• Build and Stir
• Shake and Strain
• Fine Strain, Muddling and Blending
• Layering

MODULE FIVE (COCKTAILS AND MIXOLOGY)

• Cocktail History
• The Structure of the Cocktail
• Cocktail Categories Explained

Bloody Mary, Pina Colada, Collins, Sours, Mules, Daiquiris, Margarita, Mai Tai, The Martini, Fruit Martinis, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, French Martini, Caipirinhas, Mint Julep, Mojitos, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Plus many more

Place a deposit of £150.00 to reserve your place.

Your remaining course balance will be required 2 weeks prior to you taking the course.

N.B. Bookings made within 7 days of the course start date must be paid in full.

(All directions and information are available on the website or by calling 08707 202 877 between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)

Certificates and Results are aimed to reach you within 4 weeks of completing the course. For international students allow for an additional 2-4 weeks.