Welcome to our one-day yacht training course - Covering the Cocktails, Mixology & Spirits
We'll teach you everything you need to know to make perfect cocktails!
Welcome to our one-day yacht training course
During our course, you will learn how to apply the uses of cocktail making equipment and tools, such as shakers, strainers, and muddlers. You’ll also gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of correct cocktail making techniques, including shaking, stirring, and building.
We’ll teach you how to create classic cocktails following our recipes, including classics like the Martini, Margarita, and Old Fashioned. You’ll also learn factual knowledge of cocktail specifications, such as the difference between a shaken and stirred drink, and the correct glassware to use for different types of cocktails.
Our course will also cover factual knowledge of spirits, with a focus on Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, and Whisky. You’ll learn about the history and production of each spirit, as well as the different types available and their flavor profiles.
In addition to the practical skills of cocktail making, our course will also cover how to prepare the bar areas and deliver service, ensuring that you are equipped to provide a professional service to your customers.
Grow your knowledge about cocktails
You’ll learn how to read and follow cocktail recipes, as well as how to adapt techniques and skills to a Yacht environment, making you a versatile bartender who can adapt to any setting.
Our course is taught by experienced bartenders who will provide you with hands-on training and guidance throughout the day. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to mix and serve delicious cocktails with confidence and skill.
Join us for a fun and informative day of cocktail making, and take the first step towards becoming a skilled bartender!
What you will learn:
- Understand how to apply the uses of cocktail making equipment and tools
- Understand the fundamental principles of correct cocktail making techniques
- Factual knowledge of cocktail specifications
- Knowledge of spirits on the following: Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila and Whisky
- Understand how to prepare the bar areas and deliver service
- Learn how to read and follow cocktail recipes
- Understand how to adapt techniques and skills to a Yacht environment
Course modules
The 1-Day Cocktail Course is divided into 2 modules.
1) Theory
- Intro to Equipment, Glassware & Garnishing
- Spirits: History, Production & Classification
2) Practical Bartending
- Learn to make Classic Cocktails
- Bartending Movements & Technique
- Handling Glassware & Service
3 Major Benefits
What you’ll learn
Ever wondered what exactly the difference is between Scotch and Irish whiskey? Wonder no more! We’ll cover every major spirit in great depth on the course, with insights into their long and fascinating histories, how and what they’re made from and all the different styles that you can find across the world. A great bartender has a good knowledge of everything they serve in their bars.
Bartender’s need to know how to handle all sorts of tools, equipment and glassware with finesse. You’ll be introduced to the wealth of different tools of the trade and learn to use each one properly behind the bar. We’ll also cover knife technique, handling glassware properly and the importance of cleaning and hygiene.
Plus you’ll get to practice with all the important equipment and begin to master using them, with sessions on things like free pour practice and jigger techniques, so you can show off your skills when you get behind a working bar.
Learn to mix drinks like a true professional. You’ll have a great amount of time behind our practice bar mastering the classic techniques like shaking and stirring. You’ll also learn which techniques suit which types of drinks and how different styles of shaking and stirring can affect the quality and taste of drinks.
Practice expertly pouring, garnishing and serving drinks, as well as learning how the appearance of the drinks you serve is so important to the customer experience, how garnishes can affect look, flavour and aroma of drinks.
They’re called the Classics for a reason! Learning the cocktails that make up the foundation of cocktail culture is essential for anyone that wants to join the ranks of modern bartenders. You’ll learn many of the ‘principle’ cocktails, the drinks that a majority of modern cocktails are based on. This will allow you to always respond well to customers looking for the classic drinks, as well as give you the base knowledge to begin to expand your repertoire of not only classics, but modern and craft cocktails.
Understanding not just how to make the classics but where they came from and the stories behind them is one of the best things a new bartender can do to get ahead in the world of cocktails.
Find out more about yacht courses
If you like the sound of the good life working as a bartender or sommelier on a yacht, a GUEST accredited course can help you get your dream job!
In the luxury yacht industry, expectations are high. Your job is to make the magic happen for the owners and guests on the yachts, and there’s not much room for error when they’re paying top dollar!
Our Story
A genuine demand for higher standards in training and education
The Drink In 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 continue the journey with thousands of students to come at Drink In Academy in Dublin and Mallorca. We look forward to welcome you to our family and the journey of flavour.