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Bartender Skills and Techniques
ARTICLES AND ONLINE TRAINING
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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Mastering Pouring and Cutting
Unlock the secrets of perfect pouring and cutting techniques in bartending and delight your customers with consistent, high-quality drinks.
Mastering the Art of Cocktail Shaking
Unlock the secrets of perfect cocktail shaking with expert insights, foundational techniques and advanced styles to elevate your cocktail-making game.
Mixing Glasses
A mixing glass is a key piece of equipment for any stirred drink, especially classic such as a Manhattan or a Martini. Discover more about the history of this essential tool, its various forms, and the nuances that define its use.
Smoking Cocktails
Explore the exciting art of smoking cocktails to add an aromatic edge and take your drinks to the next level.
Speed and Efficiency
Mastering speed and efficiency will help you serve perfect drinks and deliver great service to your guests, leading to happier customers who want to return time and again.
Spherification: The Culinary Art of Capturing Liquids
Spherification and reverse spherification techniques are really revolutionising cocktail making. Learn tips and techniques to introduce this in your bar.
Sweetening Your Drinks with Simple Syrup
Discover how simple syrup can be a great way to add sweetness to your drinks. Learn how to create the ingredient and add it to your serves.
The 5 Best Smoked Cocktails
Discover 5 incredible smoked cocktail recipes that will add complexity and flair to any menu. Learn how to make each drink and elevate your bartending skills with unique smoky flavours.
The Art of Building Cocktails Directly in the Glass
Dive into the world of the built cocktail with tips and technique essentials and learn how to make drinks like a Whisky Highball directly in the glass.
The Art of Layering in Cocktails
Discover the advanced bartending art of layering and learn how to craft visually beautiful and delicious serves.
The Art of Sous Vide
Discover the unique art of sous vide and how you can use the process to impart new flavours to your cocktails and drinks.