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Enhance your bartending techniques with online courses, industry expertise and educational articles offering practical step-by-step guidance, tips and tricks.

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A Bartending Guide to Glassware

Glassware is a staple in any bar and an important part of elevating the customer experience. Take a deeper dive into the world of drinking glasses.
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A Guide to Carbonation in Cocktails

Carbonating cocktails can enhance guests sensory experience of drinks. Discover how to achieve optimal carbonation in your cocktails.
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A Guide to Cocktail Clarification

Cocktail clarification has become a quest for many mixologists. Explore this technique and the best tools for clarified cocktails.
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Bartending Basics: Essential Skills, Techniques And Tools

Are you a master of your craft? Discover the essential bartender skills you should hold to progress and improve the guest experience in your bar.
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A Bartender Guide to Infusion

Infusion has transitioned into bartending, producing innovative flavour combinations. Learn how to enhance your cocktail creation with this technique.
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A Bartending Guide to Blenders

The electric blender transformed how cocktails were made. Find out the history, styles and best practices for using the blender to make standout cocktails your guests will love.
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A Guide to Cocktail Ageing

A growing bar trend is teaching enthusiasts the value of patience: cocktail ageing. Find out its allure and how it will enhance your cocktail making.
 A Guide to Ice Cutting and Carving

A Guide to Ice Cutting and Carving

Explore the captivating world of ice cutting and carving in drinks making and discover how this Japanese legacy can unlock unparalleled cocktail craftsmanship.
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All About the Jigger

Explore the jigger's history and usage to understand more about its contribution to the art of cocktails.
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BECOME A MUDDLING MAESTRO

Learn how to use a cocktail muddler properly and master the art of muddling to create delicious drinks for your guests.
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Cocktail Air 101

If you’re looking for a way to raise the bar even further - to give the guest something that elevates their experience- to dial that frothy, light texture all the way up to 11, you should consider a cocktail air.
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Cocktail Garnishes: A Complete Guide

Give your serves the wow factor with our expert guide to cocktail garnishes -full of tips, ideas, and inspiration for perfecting your drinks.