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Cocktail Making Course – An International Qualification

Are you searching far and wide for the ideal cocktail making course for you? The best bartenders school will offer solutions for a variety of skill levels, from those who are juniors in the game to experienced bartenders who would love to up their mixology game. Here are a few reasons why you should train by joining a bartending school. Read more…

Is Cocktail Training Worth It?

In a word – yes! Just like food recipes, there’s a difference between throwing some ingredients together on a plate and preparing everything from scratch to get the best flavours, textures and look for the dish. The same goes for mixology. The way a cocktail looks and tastes will be dependent on the skill of the bartender and the methods used. That’s why some cocktails taste better than others, and something as simple as the glass they’re served in and the type of ice used make such a huge difference. To advance their mixology expertise, many bar workers now attend bartender schools, enhancing their knowledge and skills.

Work All Over the World

When choosing the right cocktail course, it can provide more opportunities to work all over the globe. For example, the qualification you’ll gain here at The Spirit Lab is recognised in 70 countries worldwide, including Asia, Australia, Europe and the US. That’s why we get so many people joining our schools for bartending, whether they’re a university student hoping to travel and get work aboard, an expert mixologist who would love to take their skills across borders or international students visiting London.

Cocktail Courses for You

Our mixology courses give you the chance to advance your expertise, offering both beginner and advanced training opportunities. Our international mixology classes are ideal for those with limited to no experience, walking you through core bar fundamentals behind our real working bar. Over the course of a week, you’ll get to know some of the best mixing techniques in the industry, advance you product knowledge and increase your confidence when making cocktails and working behind a busy bar.

Our advanced cocktail making classes will take your bartending knowledge to a higher level, held in our lab in London city centre. This masterclass is going to propel your mixology skills forward, covering more in-depth topics and trends, including drink garnishes, ice manipulation and how to test and compare spirits. You’ll also get to meet some of our industry partners in a distillery showcase, accessing their production facility. This mixology course can give you the competitive edge when vying to work in luxury 5* venues.

We also run a bar consultancy in which we advise businesses on key bar components, developing existing services or implementing new ones. We tailor support around your needs, and this could be something as simple as improving staff retention to an entire bar refit and recruitment.

Want to advance your career in mixology?

Take a look at our international and advanced cocktail making course to sign up now.

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Beginners Course

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Beginner | Level 1

5 days intensive – £799

Looking to master the secrets of cocktail making and build up confidence behind the bar? This program is aimed at Beginners or Junior Barmen. The course also appeals to anyone who is interested in developing their knowledge of Mixology and wants to acquire new skills.

Advanced Course

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Advanced | Level 2

4 days intensive – £999

Do you wish to take your Mixology knowledge to an advanced level? This course is aimed at both Experienced Bartenders and previous students who have successfully completed our International mixology course.

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Zac JacobsZac Jacobs
14:07 14 Oct 24
So good. Big up Manny!
Macarena JimenezMacarena Jimenez
15:21 05 Oct 24
Very professional and fun training.
Finn CarterFinn Carter
15:21 22 Sep 24
Brilliant course, well run and very informative. Way better than I expected.
Varun rVarun r
20:18 21 Sep 24
Chris McDonnellChris McDonnell
05:58 16 Sep 24
Really enjoyable course. Perfectly structured, so you are always learning but having fun at the same time.Thanks Emanuele! Great location too. I’d 100% recommend.
Rachna RaoRachna Rao
15:31 29 Aug 24
This mixology course is very well structured and sheds a lot of light on the techniques that go into making cocktails at a professional bar environment. It is the perfect combination of seriousness and fun at the same time! I learned a lot and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to join this field of work or even open their own bar!Manny is a great teacher, always giving that extra bit of effort and taking time to answer questions thoroughly. He’s also fun spirited and had amazing energy!
Akiah TromansAkiah Tromans
14:08 15 Aug 24
Best mixology/bartending course you can possibly take in 5 days. Manny is passionate and treats the craft like an artform. If you apply yourself, you will learn lots. Highly recommend to any aspiring bartenders!
Sulaxan GaneshanathanSulaxan Ganeshanathan
14:00 12 May 24
I chose the 1 week intense course and I must say Manny was such a great instructor. He was very patient and tailors the course according to each persons requirement. He was super friendly and helpful with each of our queries. I would highly definitely recommend this course with Manny.
JulyAnh NguyenJulyAnh Nguyen
17:27 13 Apr 24
If you are someone like me who has a passion for making cocktails, I highly recommend taking this course....Outside of my degree as a university student, I took time this spring to explore and develop my new profound love for mixology.Today, I was awarded the International Mixology diploma from the Spirit Lab London Bartending Academy, approved by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust recognized in more than 70 countries worldwide.Despite my background, I extend my utmost gratitude to director Emanuele Mancini for accommodating me by being a demanding but fair mixology teacher challenging my skills both on and off the bar.Receiving this acknowledgment, meant more than the completion of a 5-day intensive spirit training course at the heart of the Marylebone district in London; it was a milestone in my ability to remain calm under pressure and build the confidence to face things outside of my comfort zone.If you are someone like me who is unsure due to inexperience, I can tell you that my 5-day journey to cocktail-making started in a foreign place to a young professional who can confidently push out multiple spirits at a high level.
Ritesh ShahRitesh Shah
11:44 07 Apr 24
I am so glad I chose the Spirit Lab to fulfil a dream of perfecting my skills, understanding and learning more about the art and history of cocktail making with Emanuele Mancini. It was a 5 day intensive course with a small group.Emanuele is clearly passionate about the industry and this really shows as he picks up on every detail and perfects you along the way. He is truly an inspiration and a leader in this industry. I loved his style of teaching and this made me more determined to succeed. I highly recommend the Spirit Lab as I am now more confident in making cocktails and will continue to ensure I take every opportunity to put my new skills to the test.Thank you Emanuele
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