4-Day Cocktail Programme

Welcome to Dublin Bar Academy's premier 4-Day Cocktail Programme, crafted specifically for professionals in the hospitality industry! Our comprehensive course is designed to elevate your bartending skills, enhance your operational knowledge, and transform your establishment’s cocktail offerings.

Elevate Your Bar's Success with Dublin Bar Academy's 4-Day Cocktail Programme

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4-Day Cocktail Programme

Master mixology, discover innovative recipes, optimize your bar, improve inventory, and elevate customer service. Get hands-on training from experts and earn a prestigious certification. Ideal for bar owners, managers, bartenders, and hospitality professionals to kick-start or enhance cocktail operations.

Cocktail Consultation Service is an integral part of our 4-Day Cocktail Programme, ensuring you leave with a comprehensive plan to elevate your establishment

Course details:
4 Days Straight:
Time: 9am – 5pm
Schedule: Monday-Thursday
Over 2 Weeks:
Schedule: Monday – Tuesday
Time: 9am – 5pm

700

  • Currently working in the Irish hospitality industry? Get in touch as you are eligible for a subsidy

    *Attendee full name

Cocktail Consultation for Your Establishment, transform Your Bar Today!

Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your bar's reputation and profitability with a customized cocktail menu that delights your patrons. Our Cocktail Consultation Service is an integral part of our 4-Day Cocktail Programme, ensuring you leave with a comprehensive plan to elevate your establishment.

What's included

1
Classic & Modern-Classic Cocktail Bible
2
Cocktail Menu Consultation for Your Bar
3
Cocktail Programme Booklet
Packed with recipes and tips.

Why Opt for Our Cocktail Consultation?

  • Tailored Menu Development: Our seasoned mixologists work closely with you to design a cocktail menu that reflects your bar’s unique style and brand identity. We consider your target audience, local trends, and seasonal ingredients to craft a menu that resonates with your clientele.
  • Signature Cocktail Creation: Impress your patrons with exclusive, signature cocktails crafted specifically for your establishment. Our experts will help you develop innovative drinks that combine classic techniques with modern creativity, ensuring your bar stands out.
  • Expert Insights and Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with our insights into the latest cocktail trends and industry innovations. We provide you with the knowledge to keep your menu fresh and exciting, attracting new customers and retaining loyal ones.
  • Operational Efficiency: Beyond menu creation, our consultation includes advice on optimizing your bar operations. From inventory management to staff training, we help streamline your processes to improve service speed and reduce waste.
  • Marketing and Presentation: Learn how to effectively market your new cocktail menu. We offer tips on presentation, menu design, and promotional strategies to ensure your new offerings get the attention they deserve.

What You Get with Our Cocktail Consultation

  • Comprehensive Menu Review: Detailed analysis of your current offerings with suggestions for improvement.
  • Custom Cocktail Recipes: Unique recipes tailored to your establishment, including instructions for preparation and presentation.
  • Training for Your Staff: Hands-on training sessions to ensure your team can confidently execute the new menu.

Ongoing Support: Continued access to our experts for any follow-up questions or additional guidance.

4-Day Course Modules

An Introduction to Cocktails: Exploring Their Rich History

Delve into the fascinating history of cocktails, tracing their origins and evolution through the ages.

Bar Tools and Glassware: Essential Equipment for Mixology

Explore the world of essential bar equipment and glassware, crucial elements in crafting exquisite cocktails.

Bar Cocktail Operations

  • PREP (Mise en Place): Perfect your bar setup by meticulously organizing ingredients, tools, and equipment for efficient and flawless service.
  • Bar Stock Management and Rotation: Learn techniques for efficient stock control and rotation to maintain freshness and minimize waste in your bar inventory.
  • Bar Product Shelf Life: Maximizing Quality and Freshness: Discover methods to prolong the shelf life of bar products, ensuring consistent quality and freshness for your cocktails.
  • Bar Waste Management & Sustainable Practices: Implement strategies for managing bar waste effectively while embracing sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.

Fresh Ingredients: Unlock the techniques for extending the shelf life of fresh ingredients and ensuring optimal flavor in every cocktail.

Foundational Techniques in Cocktail Crafting – Practical Bar Mastery
Explore essential methods in cocktail creation: Build, Stirred, and Shaken.

Handling Multiple Cocktail Orders – Practical Bar Skills
Develop proficiency in managing and fulfilling multiple cocktail orders efficiently, enhancing your practical bar skills.

Mixology

Timeless and Contemporary Classics: Exploring Iconic and Modern Cocktails

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of classic and modern classic cocktails, discovering the flavors that have shaped cocktail culture.

Homemade Products

  • Oleo
  • Shrub
  • Sherbet
  • Syrup
  • Cordial
  • Homemade Liqueurs
  • Solution
  • Tincture

Elevated Classics and Creative Twists: Reinventing Timeless Favorites

Experience the art of transforming classic cocktails into innovative creations with unique twists, elevating your mixology expertise to new heights.

Enhanced Garnishes: Elevating Cocktail Presentations

Learn to elevate cocktail presentations with creative and sophisticated garnishes, adding flair and visual appeal to your creations.

  • Dehydrated Garnishes
  • Fruit Leather
  • Pickling
  • Twists & Zests
  • Edible Paint
  • Ice Infusions
  • Edible Perfume

Product Creation & Design

Understanding flavor and flavor combinations.

Crafting Cocktails: Unleashing Creativity

Explore the methodology behind cocktail creation, where imagination meets skill in concocting unique and memorable drinks.

Custom Cocktail Menu Consultation for Your Establishment

Elevate your bar’s offerings with personalized cocktail menu consultation services tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

What You’ll Learn

Bar Operations

Bar Cocktail Operations

Bar cocktail operations refer to the systematic management and execution of all activities related to serving cocktails in a bar or similar establishment. This encompasses a wide range of tasks and considerations aimed at ensuring efficient service, maintaining quality standards, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Mise en Place: Setting the Stage

Mise en place, or “putting in place,” is a crucial concept in both culinary and bar settings. It involves preparing and organizing all the necessary ingredients and tools before service begins, ensuring efficiency and consistency in cocktail making.

Bar Stock Management and Rotation: Ensuring Optimal Inventory Rotation

Effective stock management and rotation are essential to maintain the quality and freshness of bar ingredients, reduce waste, and ensure smooth operations.

Bar Product Shelf Life: Maximizing Quality and Freshness

Maintaining the quality and freshness of bar products is key to delivering high-quality cocktails. Proper storage and handling techniques can significantly extend the shelf life of ingredients.

Bar Waste Management & Sustainable Practices

Adopting sustainable practices and effective waste management is essential for reducing the environmental impact of bar operations. This involves minimizing waste, recycling, and using eco-friendly materials.

Fresh Ingredients: Extending Shelf Life and Ensuring Optimal Flavor

Fresh ingredients are key to making flavorful cocktails. Proper storage and handling can extend their shelf life and maintain their quality, ensuring every cocktail tastes its best.

Foundational Techniques in Cocktail Crafting - Practical Bar Mastery

Mastering foundational techniques in cocktail crafting is essential for bartenders to create consistently excellent drinks while ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction. These techniques form the backbone of professional mixology, encompassing everything from basic skills to advanced methods that elevate the art of cocktail creation.

Handling Multiple Cocktail Orders - Practical Bar Skills

Efficiently managing multiple cocktail orders is a crucial skill for bartenders, ensuring timely service, maintaining drink quality, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Mastery of this skill requires organization, multitasking, and effective communication within the bar team.

Mixology

Timeless and Contemporary Classics: Exploring Iconic and Modern Cocktails

Cocktails have long been a central element of social culture and culinary art. This exploration delves into the world of timeless and contemporary classics, highlighting the influence these iconic and modern drinks have had on mixology. The journey through these cocktails includes understanding their historical significance, recipes, and the techniques that have been perfected over time.

The Symphony of Primary Flavors in Mixology

In the art of mixology, crafting a perfect cocktail is akin to composing a symphony. Each ingredient, like a musical note, contributes to the overall harmony, creating a sensory experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. At the heart of this orchestration are the primary flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. Understanding these foundational elements is essential for any mixologist aiming to create balanced and memorable drinks.

Mixology - Homemade Products Definitions and Methods

Homemade cocktail products refer to ingredients and mixers crafted at home to enhance the flavor, quality, and uniqueness of cocktails. From syrups and bitters to infused spirits and garnishes, these homemade elements elevate the cocktail experience, offering customization and creativity beyond commercial offerings.

Product Creation & Design - Understanding Flavor and Flavor Combinations

Creating homemade products involves a sophisticated understanding of flavor and flavor combinations. This process is essential for crafting innovative foods that delight the palate and elevate the culinary experience. By mastering the principles of flavor balance and synergy, home cooks and food artisans can create products that are both harmonious and exciting.

Elevated Classics and Creative Twists: Reinventing Timeless Favorites

The culinary world is continually evolving, with chefs and home cooks alike seeking to breathe new life into traditional dishes. “Elevated Classics and Creative Twists: Reinventing Timeless Favorites” explores the art of taking beloved classic recipes and reimagining them with innovative techniques, modern ingredients, and contemporary presentation. This approach not only honors the rich history and comfort of these dishes but also introduces exciting new dimensions that appeal to today’s palates.

Enhanced Garnishes: Elevating Cocktail Presentations

Garnishes play a crucial role in enhancing the visual appeal, aroma, and flavor complexity of cocktails. From classic twists of citrus to innovative, edible creations, garnishes can transform a drink from ordinary to extraordinary. Emphasizing enhanced garnishes not only elevates the overall presentation of cocktails but also adds a distinctive touch that can set your establishment apart in the competitive hospitality industry.

Crafting Cocktails: Unleashing Creativity

Creativity is central to mixology, where innovation and artistic expression come together. Bartenders are encouraged to push their creative limits, fostering a culture of experimentation and authenticity. This leads to the creation of unique cocktails that reflect the bartender’s style and appeal to customers looking for memorable drinks. This approach not only raises the bar for bartending but also enhances the atmosphere of any establishment dedicated to providing exceptional sensory experiences for its guests.

Custom Cocktail Menu Consultation for Your Establishment

Creating a custom cocktail menu for your establishment is a strategic way to elevate the customer experience, showcase creativity, and differentiate your bar or restaurant. A tailored cocktail menu not only reflects the personality and theme of your establishment but also enhances profitability and customer satisfaction. Professional consultation for crafting such a menu involves a comprehensive approach to blend innovation, market trends, and operational feasibility.

Our Story

A genuine demand for higher standards in training and education

The Dublin Bar Academy was set up in 2012 to give young and aspiring bartenders the training they need to step behind any bar in the world with confidence. Since then we trained and brought thousands of students to become masters of their craft and brought knowledge to thousands of lovers of beverage.

We look forward to continuing the journey with thousands of students to come to Dublin Bar Academy. We look forward to welcoming you to our family and the journey of flavour.

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Currently working in the Irish hospitality industry?

Get in touch as you are eligible for a subsidy for yourself or your staff through our partnership with Restaurant & Hospitality Skillnet.

INSPIRING THE BARTENDERS OF TODAY
EDUCATING THE bARTENDERS OF tOMORROW

EMBARK ON YOUR JOURNEY OF FLAVOUR

In a city renowned for their bars,
we provide an education in drinks excellence.

141 North King Street
Dublin 7, Ireland

+353 (0) 1 561 7799
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