ABC: Academy of Bartending & Cocktails Masterclass
This 8-Week MasterClass will take a deep dive into the world of cocktails and mixed drinks from storytelling to flavor pairing. We will start with the general tasks of the Bartender on class 1 and spend the remaining classes focusing on ancient to modern cocktail techniques. You will walk away with a vast knowledge that can be applied to your daily tasks at work or at home.
Pre-Requisite: Must have taken the Spirits 101 or have 1 year bartending/server experience
Required Text: The 12 Cocktails, Third Edition, By Livio Lauro & Armando Rosario
- Instructor: Livio Lauro, Director of Mixology
- Upcoming Dates:
Wednesdays from April 15th through June 3rd, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Wednesdays from October 28th through December 16th, 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Registration opens on February 15th, 2026
Registration opens on August 28th, 2026
Course Syllabus
Session 1: Introduction and overview of the course. The Bartender's duties. Making clear ice, preparing basic garnishes
Session 2: Bartending & Cocktails History. From the Punch drink to Prohibition. Best practices and the legacy from world-renowned bartenders of those times.
Session 3: Practical Knowledge of flavor combinations and cocktail templates with a study of over 80 important "teaching cocktails"
Session 4: Bar Tools and Mixing Techniques
Session 5: Advanced cocktail techniques: Kitchen work, Garnishes, Accents and the X Factor
Session 6: Open Day for Cocktail Mixing - Practice Session
Session 7: Hospitality and Mindful Bartending
Session 8: Written Exam, Candidates Cocktail Presentations
For additional details or questions, email academy@sgws.com
