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Bartender Skills and Techniques
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E-Learning Courses
Diageo Bar Academy Essentials
Become a better bartender by developing your knowledge and skills.
Beer Essentials
This module will teach you what you need to know about beer, from the basics of brewing, through to styles and flavours.
Exploring Drinks with Food
This module reveals how to dovetail your drink offer with food to create better customer experiences.
Guinness Essentials
In this module, you’ll learn how you can serve a beautiful, great quality, great-tasting Guinness, every time.
Responsible Serving
This course will help you understanding the importance of measuring drinks correctly and the impact of alcohol.
Serve with Spirit
This module is an essential course if you’re intending to progress as a bar professional.
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Cocktail Stirring
Stir your way to cocktail-making perfection with style tips, tools and techniques to help you master the subtle art of stirring.
Cocktail Strainers
Learn more about the history of the tool and best practices for using cocktail strainers when making drinks.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Find out some of the most common mistakes bartenders make and how you can avoid them.
Discover Fat Washing
Get to know fat washing -a technique used in mixology to infuse spirits with flavours from fats or oils.
Egg Whites in Cocktails
Discover 12 classic gin cocktails and non-alcoholic options and improve your bartending skills with Diageo Bar Academy’s guide.
Expert Guide to Pouring the Perfect Guinness
Learn to pour the iconic, beautiful Guinness pint flawlessly.
Garnish Dehydration
Garnish can add flavour nuances and aesthetics that capture the drinker's attention. Elevate your garnish further using the art of dehydration.
Guest Bartending – Try the Latest Trend
New skills, fresh perspectives, and wider exposure – whether you’re a well-rounded bartender looking to try something new, or a bar owner who wants to mix it up, guest bartending has many benefits.
How To Craft Quick, Quality Cocktails
From efficient use of back bar to clever preparation, Luke Whearty & team at Byrdi Bar reveal insider tips on how to create tasty yet quick cocktails.
How to Craft the Perfect Blended Drinks
Elevate your bartending skills with blending techniques, tips and best practices to help you craft smooth and sensational blended cocktails.
How to Make Syrups and Cordials
Discover how to make your own syrups and cordials using herbs, spices and fruits to infuse depth and flavour into your craft cocktails.