You have seen them mix and pour and drinks with so much flare and precision that you wish you were one of them. The bartenders. Have you been wondering how they get there? Although a fascinating career, it is not as easy as an experienced bartender makes it appear. Most of them begin at a […]
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How cocktail culture varies around the world
If you were drinking in a bar in cosmopolitan New York, you would of course expect a selection of drinks from around the world. Similarly, if you went to a top bartending school in Europe, you would learn how to make exotic concoctions from Asia to the Americas and everywhere in between. Some cocktails are synonymous […]
Bartending school in London
Are you thinking of becoming a bartender? Bartending school in London could be the key to finding that dream bartending gig. Located in one of the busiest metropolises in the world, your experience here would be like no other! There are many bartending schools to choose from and once your course is complete, you will be […]
Bartending License/Training Certification
Why is it important to get your license or training certification as a bartender? Although it may not be necessary to have a license it can be most helpful when it comes to knowledge of the law, who and what you can be held accountable for, plus some tools and tips of the trade that […]
Digestifs or tipples after dinner
While aperitifs are had before a meal and stimulate one’s appetite, digestifs are alcoholic beverages that are had after a meal and are said to aid digestion. While in the case of aperitifs the bitterness helps to whet the appetite, it always better to end a meal on a sweet note so digestifs are typically […]
Bar Management
After graduating from a bar school and entering the world of jobs, a bartender has to face reality. If he joins as a bar manager his primary responsibility becomes bar management. Although apparently a bar manager’s job looks easy, it is actually pretty tough. An efficient, profitable bar with smooth operations depends not on policies […]
Mixology certificate course
The difference between a bartender and a mixologist can be compared to the difference between a cook and a chef. A mixologist opposed to a bartender is one who has received more extensive training, has better knowledge of the industry and works in a more up market establishment earning more. He also normally has a […]
European bartending schools – 1/2/4 weeks course is enough?
European bartending schools have courses of varying durations: one week, two weeks and four weeks. While a four weeks course is ideal for someone interested in making bartending his profession, the shorter courses teach the basics of the trade and are ideal for those interested in home bartending. One week course: In this format the […]
Bartending tips for the newbie
Say you have graduated from your barending courses and now it is your turn to join the trade. You have managed to get a job at that outstanding bar you had your eyes on. It is your first day at work; you arrive at the bar with anticipation as well as trepidation. What do you […]
Bartending schools in Europe
During the last decade or so, bartending has emerged as a great career option. Many aspiring bartenders today therefore go to a professional bartending course to learn the trade. There are a number of great bartending schools in Europe that impart comprehensive knowledge about the trade. They not only teach the students recipes of classic […]