Price £999 +VAT
Level 2 – Intermediate to Advanced Barman Level
4 Days intensive
This course is designed for either Experienced Bartenders who wish to take their Mixology knowledge to an advanced level or to previous students who have successfully completed our International mixology course.
It is suitable for alumni seeking a higher qualification who already possess good product knowledge and cocktail making abilities.
This course is a continuation from the Level 1/International Mixology Course. We take the whole level 1 syllabus as a prerequisite and fully acquired and we are pushing students to the next level in terms of spirits knowledge, brand
awareness and cocktail Ingredients & techniques.
The core of the course is based around:
On trend techniques and recipes for cocktail ingredient
How to approach cocktail creation and menu design
How to effectively taste them
An in-depth knowledge of spirit categories and production
NB: It’s a desirable to have bar experience or a good knowledge in the subject but if unsure of the level required to successfully attend the course, please
get in contact with us.
The advanced mixology course goes straight into the WSET level 2 Award in spirits material. (Theoretical exam on day 4)
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the main production factors that affect a spirit’s style
Learning Outcome 2: Understand how the principal types of spirits are produced and labelled & what are their key characteristics.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand how the principal types of flavoured spirits and aromatised wines are produced and labelled & what are their key characteristics
Learning Outcome 4: Tasting spirits & how to describe their key characteristics (Sistematic approach to tasting / SAT methodology with 25 to 30 different brands across the main categories)
We will review the principles used to create a balanced cocktail, the core cocktail families & how to please the senses and expand upon linking it to the creative pursue of a new cocktail menu. We will cover modules such as:
During the length of the course, you will taste the major categories of spirits and related styles to understand:
We will expand your “bartending horizons” and develop self-confidence in your abilities so that you get a higher/managerial role within any bars across the globe.
We will drive from a concept/initial brief to the execution of a new cocktail list touching upon typical different approaches or building blocks such as:
We will set cool & exciting topics in a “masterclass” fashion aimed at you presenting a drink on the final day!
Firstly, we will investigate special elements to use to elevate your cocktails such as:
Then we will deep dive into the words of homemade ingredients & techniques such as:
Lastly, we will define the processes like:
We will go through ways to enhance a cocktail to appeal not just to our tasting buds but to all our senses!
…and master prestige advanced techniques!
Seven hours of daily training split between theory & practice. We will cover modules involving product knowledge, distillation processes, customer care, sequence of service, practical cocktail making sessions and so much more.
Certifications recognized in over 70 countries in the world.
One to one approach to get the best results. Also you’ll be able to meet new likeminded people and make friends for life!
Within this beautiful central area of London, easy to access and from where to explore what the city has to offer, we provide lectures using a PowerPoint presentation on relevant theoretical topics and a masterclass set up for the practical.
We are equipped with all the latest tools and machinery for making sure you have enough exposure to them and grasp the essence of Mixology.
We will provide the recipes and the list of ingredients we use so that you can always have them handy to perform anywhere and anytime you need!
An easy and useful guide to allow you to review everything you learn during the course.
I highly recommend this course. The teaching is excellent and the experience gained is invaluable. During the course, I gained the confidence and knowledge required to push my bartending career to the next level, as well as something impressive to put on my CV. I got a new job working in a bar within two weeks of completing this course, so I would say it's absolutely worth the time and money!
Spirit Lab was one of the best experiences of my life. While the course is intense, Manny is a fantastic instructor who provides both motivation and constructive criticism to help you achieve your goal. The class is very well divided up between theory and practicality, while at the same time fostering a fun learning environment. I highly recommend this course to anyone serious about bartending and who wants to expand his craftsmanship to the next level.
Such a fun and insightful course! Emanuele is incredible - great at keeping the learning environment positive and light whilst also being super informative and putting theory into practice to provide a greater understanding of the course. I learnt so much and have already found myself applying this in my work life. I would 100% recommend this course to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge in spirits and bartending in a fun and practical way! Loved it.
A great hands-on experience provided by a personable teacher with experience I greatly valued learning from. The trending techniques, new products to play with and their application really blew my mind and all of it mixed in a fun, friendly and familiar environment. I came down from Leeds for the week because I wanted the best possible education for my time/money and was not disappointed.
This experience went completely above and beyond the expectations we thought before we applied for this cocktail course. Emmanuel was an expert in his craft and the way he managed to transfer his skills practically and creatively was inspiring. He was understanding and engaging, something modern education is severely lacking these days. It was a privilege to work with him and I would highly recommend it to others who want to improve the craft!
Extremely fun and very involving! Insightful information and honest criticism really helped me grow and learn in the mixology field and customer service as a whole! Emmanuel is a lovely man and definitely doesn’t discriminate when it comes to his teaching! Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is feeling stuck and wants to expand the horizon about mixology.....however, be prepared to put in 110%!
