Develop the skills to become a professional bartender and fast-track your career, progress in a cocktail bartender position, having one week fun in Manchester City Center!

Designed to develop the knowledge and skills to become a professional cocktail bartender and gain the confidence and speed behind the bar.

Fast-track your way up into the bartending industry with 1 week of hands-on training with our highly-experienced instructors.

Next Available Sessions (please write in the note which one you prefer)

📅 26-29th Aug 2024

⏰ Monday to Wed 15.30-18.30pm, Thursday 18.00-21.00, Friday 18.00-22.00

📍Dirextra Wine & Cocktails School- 14 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ

Highlights

Our training room is in a real cocktail bar
Become Professional: Gain the equivalent of 6 months Bar Experience
Master 40 classic cocktails
You be awarded with a Dirextra's advanced bartender certificate to showcase your skills to employers at the end of your course
One week of fun experience
Not Suitable for beginners. (at least 1 year experience is requested)

Why Is This Course for You?

Add some new certified skills to your CV
You'll learn to expertly craft the homemade products to incorporate into a cocktail, the supporting ingredients that bring them depth, nuance, and curb their eye-watering strength.
You'll learn how to Speed-up yourself making perfect cocktails with beautiful garnish in a very fast environment.
Progress in an professional level bartending position and work your way up to become bar supervisor

Course Programme

You’ll learn:

We'll teach you to prepare any product you could ever need to incorporate into a cocktail. You'll make:
- Syrups
- Cordials
- Foams
- Bitters
- Fat washes
- Shrubs
- Garnishes
Find out how to double shake, roll, & double stir
how to make 40+ classic cocktails.Understanding what exists and how the ingredients pair together is crucial for later developing your own signature mixes.
You’ll study ice as a vital component of a drink. You'll understand:
- The purpose & necessary quantity of ice
- How to use ice to change the dynamics of a drink
- The effect of different types & shapes of ice
On Friday and Saturday evening you will put in place what you learned in a fast-pace bar serving and preparing cocktails for real customers and you will have the opportunity to speed up your service and gain confidence

Course Venue

Sicilian NQ, award winning "Best Neighbourhood Bar 2023 - Central Manchester", it's a charming mediterranean style wine bar, relaxed and characterful venue nestled in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Northern Quarter is a cool neighbourhood, with lively street art, bohemian bars and independent shops. It's home to lively restaurants and some of the city's biggest music venues, featuring concerts from trendy independent bands and famous artists.

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Advanced Bartender Course (16 hours)-to become professional-26th-30th Aug