The cocktail shaker: a bartender's best friend

The cocktail shaker. The most characteristic bartending tool, available in many shapes and sizes, it's essential behind any bar.

The barspoon

The barspoon is a common bar utensil usually used to stir cocktails. Next to stirring, this tool doubles down as a measure and a muddler.

6 Tips on taking great cocktail pictures with your phone

As a bartender one of the ways to promote yourself or your bar is by showing the world your amazing cocktail creations. But how do you take great cocktail pictures with your phone?

5 Steps on how to become a bartender

So you want to become a bartender? Here are 5 steps that help you to become the best bartender ever.

Do you know our Bols Bartending Academy trainers?

Meet the rock stars who give our Bols bartending courses!

Meet the Bartender: Jerrold Khoo

Today we want you to meet Jerrold Khoo from Singapore. Jerrold is an award-winning bartender and former head bartender at, last year's, Asia's best bar: Jigger & Pony

Our favourite 19th century cocktails

The 19th century is a source of inspiration and knowledge!

Cocktails with 3 ingredients

How many ingredients do you think a cocktail has? Four, five, six? Well, if you look at the first definition of the word cocktail from 1806, a cocktail consists of spirit, sugar, bitters and water.

How to be an injury-free bartender

Being a professional bartender is not for the faint-hearted. Former physiotherapist and current bartender Malika Saidi gives important tips on how to prevent bartender injuries.

The 15 elements of a great bar school

Trying to find that one great bartending school or academy? We have compiled for you a list of 15 elements a great bartender school should have.

Cocktail syrups and how to make them

Syrups are the base for many cocktails. Here is how you can make them!

Ice, the heart of any good cocktail

Our tips and tricks to make the best ice for cocktails!

10 Reasons to go to a Bartending School

Whether you're interested in impressing your friends with a cocktail party at your place or seeking a complete career change, bartending can be a profitable and exciting option.

The 12 most recommended cocktail books

12 recommendations for must-read books about bartending.

And a dash or two of Cocktail bitters…

Become a cocktail bitter-making master!

5 questions about Genever with Piet van Leijenhorst

Mr. Piet van Leijenhorst, Master Distiller at Lucas Bols is an expert when it comes to the traditional Dutch spirit Genever.

Top Cocktail & Bar trends in 2021

These emerging 2020/2021 bar trends you don't want to miss!

Triple Sec: Orange in Spirit

The origin stories of orange liqueurs are hazy at best, and the number of brands and styles of orange liqueur on the market can be confusing

Turning down the booze with low alcohol cocktails

Low alcohol cocktails and how to make them.

History and production of Liqueurs

All about our favorite spirit in the world!

Foam-tionary

Here is how to get the best-looking and longest-lasting foam on cocktails!

The tools you need as a bartender

The bartender's tools kit is what the feet are to the football player, the instrument is to a musician, the plane to the pilot and the stills to a distiller.

6 bartending tips for the best cocktails

Tips to ensure a great cocktail each and every time!

Our brand new course at the Bols Bartending Academy: WSET level 2 in spirits

On November the 23rd and 24th 2017, the Bols bartending Academy hosted their newest addition to the course program: WSET level 2 award in spirits.

History of the Cocktail

Where does the cocktail originate from? How did the cocktail get its name? Read more in this article!

The new low ABV trend

Nowadays it's all about low alcohol drinks. Read about this new trend!