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Top Mixology Courses and Certifications for Aspiring Bartenders

Advanced Mixology

For aspiring bartenders, formal mixology training and recognized certifications can make a significant difference in skill level, credibility, and career prospects. Whether you aim to work in a high-end cocktail bar, cruise ship, or start your own lounge, investing time and effort in reputable courses is essential.

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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

Introduction: The Ascent to Mastery: Why Advanced Mixology Matters for Bartenders In the fiercely competitive world of bartending, merely knowing the basics is insufficient for true distinction. We will explore the science, art, and business of advanced mixology, giving you the tools to become a true master of your craft.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Palm spirits quickly became the symbol of resistance against colonial oppression as locals resolved to produce and consume in hiding, says Quest.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

A shaken Martini actually goes against a fundamental mixological rule that spirit-forward drinks don’t benefit from the aeration that shaking imparts. James O’Donnell, bar manager, Fives , New Orleans “Shaken or stirred? However, what those movie clips don’t show is the bartender’s eye roll when preparing the drink.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “If there’s one bottle I wish would disappear from the back bar, it’s Drambuie. It’s mainly used for the Rusty Nail , a cocktail that’s rarely ordered these days. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

Lauren Killian, bar manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Salvatore Menga, director of mixology, The American Bar at the Stafford , London The Boulevardier is hands-down one of the most underrated whiskey cocktails out there. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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Raising the Bar: What It Takes To Succeed as a Bartender Today

VinePair

Bartending in most modern restaurants and craft cocktail bars has become considerably more knowledge-intensive, and consumers are more educated about mixology. Today, even average bar guests have all its variations committed to memory. Now bar managers are asking, ‘What is your background?’

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