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Introduction to Bartending and Mixology

Online
4-5 hours
Free

Course Content

Explore essential bartending and mixology techniques and tools in this free comprehensive online course. Ever wondered how to craft the perfect cocktail? This free online course unveils the secrets of expert bartending and mixology, from mastering classic drinks to exploring modern innovations, equipping you with skills to dazzle at any bar. You'll also learn how to optimise the flavour of drinks and present them to your customers professionally. This course was reviewed and approved by Jade Ismail, a Food and Beverage Consultant.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID191963
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Identify the key responsibilities of a bartender in a professional environment
• Explain common bar terminology related to drink preparation and service
• Outline the fundamental principles of mixology and their application in cocktail creation
• Classify spirits and liqueurs based on their production methods, ingredients, and unique characteristics
• Recall accurate free-pouring and jigger techniques for measuring ingredients in cocktail preparation
• State how to utilise shaking, stirring, and muddling techniques to achieve desired cocktail textures and flavours
• Select appropriate glassware for various drinks to enhance presentation and taste
• Analyse the role of ice in cooling, diluting, and enhancing the texture of beverages
• Describe how to prepare classic cocktails such as a martini and an Old Fashioned using standard preparation techniques
• Discuss current trends in cocktail creation and customer preferences to enhance service offerings
• Indicate unique cocktail and mocktail recipes by creatively combining flavours and techniques
• Summarise proper techniques for batching cocktails while maintaining quality and consistency
Course Code416

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