Course Overview

This course is a natural progression from our International Bartenders Course or for those with a minimum of one year cocktail bartending.

The ABC is an intensive 5 day program covering; advanced bartending skills and techniques, in-depth product knowledge including; white spirits, dark spirits and whiskey; in-depth history and production methods; over 80 brand comparisons, tasting and demonstrations.

The ABC is completed with an advanced mixology session covering classic and contemporary drinks categories, modern twists and competition winning recipes.

INTRODUCTION

• Examinations Explained
• The Advanced Bartender
• What do we sell?
• The Greatest Customer you'll ever win

MODULE ONE (ADVANCED PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE)

• Spirits
• What is Alcohol
• Making Alcohol
• Amounts of Alcohol in different drinks
• Alcohol and the body
• The Tasting Wheel
• How to Taste

GRAIN DISTILLATES

Vodka, Gin, and Whisk(e)y

PLANT DISTILLATES

Rum, Cachaca, Tequila & Mexcal

FRUIT DISTILLATES

Cognac Armagnac Brandy Aromatised/Fortified Wines Bitters Liquers Absinthe

MODULE TWO (THE BAR ENVIRONMENT)

• Bar Preparation/Keep
• Opening Checklist
• Lemon & Lime Juice
• Homemade syrup
• Homemade Flavoured Syrups
• Garnish preparation
• Citrus & Tree Fruits
• Soft/Berry Fruits Tropical Fruits
• Botanicals, Spices & nuts
• Confectionery & Vegetables
• Miscellaneous Garnishes

MODULE THREE (ADVANCED COCKTAILS & MIXOLOGY)

• Cocktail History
• The Structure of the Cocktail
• Substitution & Modifier Theory Ingredients
• The Sensory Experience
• Cocktail Categories Explained

Rickey, Horse's Neck, Pimms Cup, Bloody Mary, Lecithin, Pimp my Bloody Mary, Grapefruit & Honey Sour, Honey Berry Sour, Strawberry & Balsamic Vinegar Daiquiri, Bacardi Cocktail, Sidecar, Breakfast Martini, Pineapple and Black Pepper Margarita, My Mexican Honey, Basil Grande and 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.