The Essentials of Bartending Online Course

Introduction

• In this introductory module, we’ll go over the key learnings points in this course, and meet your instructor, Gavin Wrigley

Method: The Perfect Serve

• Master three essential drinks to jumpstart your journey: Gin & Tonic, Aperol Spritz and Rusty Nail

Basic Equipment

• Get up to speed on the equipment and tools you’ll be using

History Lesson 1

• How did the bartending industry develop? We dig into the origins as far back as ancient history here.

Method: Shaking, Pouring and Muddling

• Master the three essential skills of shaking, pouring and muddling by practicing with making Paloma, Mojitos and more

History Lesson 2

• Continue the journey of bartending history into the Prohibition Era and its impact on bars, cocktails and the beverage industry

Method: Stirring and Rolling

• Master two more essential skills—stirring and rolling—by practicing an Old Fashioned, a Sazerac and a Bloody Mary

Basic Spirits

• Learn the basics about the distillation process and classic spirits (and why classic cocktails are made the way they are)

Flavors

• Here you’ll learn about the five basic flavors, how to balance them and how you can remember hundreds of recipes by simply switching single ingredients

History Lesson 3

• In this third installment of the beverage industry as we journey into the 50s, 60, 80s and beyond to the modern age and the evolution of drinks and bartending throughout these decades

Method: Roundbuilding

• You’re on your way! In this last module, we’ll be working on techniques that will give you the skills to deliver several, or multiple, round of drinks in one go

Examination

• Test your knowledge and skills and get certified!