Learn from the house of liqueurs
Four and a half centuries of flavour know-how, distilled into courses built by Bols bar professionals.
Bols Cocktail Academy
World-class bartending courses, taught the Bols way
From your very first shake to running your own bar. Learn from the house that has been crafting liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575.
- No experience needed
- Hands-on, behind a real bar
- Beginner to bar owner
- Free pouring
- Cocktail creation
- Spirit knowledge
- Master mixology
- Flavour discovery
- Bar management
- Bar ownership
Why the academy
Kickstart your career behind the bar
Hands-on from minute one
Less theory, more practice. Shake, stir, pour and build real cocktails with expert feedback on every serve.
Rooted in Amsterdam
Bols was born in Amsterdam in 1575. Train with one of the oldest names in cocktails and carry it into your career.
Never shaken a cocktail?
Become a bartender in a single day.
Bartender en Un Día – Lo Básico: the basics of cocktails, spirits knowledge, speed and efficiency behind the bar. You'll even create your own signature cocktail.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- €99,00
A perfect gift for every cocktail lover.
Your path
Start your journey as a professional bartender
Three levels take you from confident cocktail maker to master mixologist and, if you dream big, to the owner of your own bar. Book level by level or pick single modules.
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01
Foundations
Core bartending techniques, cocktail creation and the world of spirits.
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02
Mastery
Multi-bottle pouring, signature serves, advanced tasting and craft flair.
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03
Business
Lead a team, manage finances and build a bar concept that lasts.
12 courses & packages, from first shake to bar owner
Course packages
Choose your level
Each package bundles the modules of one level, so you can master it in one go.
Level 1 · Foundations
Paquete de Curso Avanzado de Bartender
- Essential bartending techniques
- Cocktail creation & mixology principles
- The world of spirits
€297,00
Level 2 · Mastery
Paquete de Curso de Mixología Avanzada
- Master bartender techniques & flair
- Signature serves & menu planning
- Advanced flavour & spirit discovery
€297,00
Level 3 · Business
Paquete de Curso de Gestión de Bar
- International bar management
- Leadership & team building
- Bar concept, finance & marketing
€198,00
Single modules
Or build your own path
Sharpen one skill at a time. Every module stands on its own and counts towards your level.
Paquete de Curso Avanzado de Bartender
€297,00
Paquete de Curso de Gestión de Bar
€198,00
Propiedad Internacional de Bares
Cómo desarrollar un concepto claro para un bar, definir la misión y visión, elaborar un plan financiero realista y estructurar...
€99,00
Maestría en Mixología
Práctica práctica en saques característicos, técnicas multisensoriales, ingredientes caseros avanzados, planificación de menús y competencias de mixología.
€99,00
Paquete de Curso de Mixología Avanzada
€297,00
Gestión Internacional de Bares
Explora el rol de gerente, desarrolla habilidades de liderazgo, aprende a motivar y formar equipos ganadores, gestionar las finanzas y...
€99,00
Maestría en Espíritus y Degustación
Historia de las bebidas, técnicas avanzadas de degustación, ingredientes especiales como amargos y vermut, fermentación y destilación, maridajes gastronómicos y...
€99,00
Técnicas de Bartender Maestro
Técnicas avanzadas de coctelería mediante ejercicios prácticos, vertido libre con dos o más botellas, rapidez y eficiencia, atención al cliente...
€99,00
Conocimiento de Licores - El Mundo de los Espíritus
Historia de los licores, fundamentos de la producción, cómo degustar y reconocer sabores, agudizar tu paladar yganar confianza para hablar...
€99,00
Creación de Cócteles - La Base de la Mixología
Cómo se construyen, equilibran y dan vida a los cócteles: adornos, familias clásicas de cócteles,ingredientes caseros, fundamentos de la creación...
€99,00
Habilidades de Bartender - Técnicas Esenciales de Coctelería
Concéntrate en todas las habilidades básicas necesarias para crear cócteles con confianza. Incluye vertido libre, técnicas de cócteles, rapidez, servicio...
€99,00
Joining the academy is rewarding
“I walked in having never held a shaker and walked out with my own signature cocktail. The one-day course was the best birthday present I've ever had.”
“The multi-bottle pouring and speed drills changed how I work a busy Friday night. My bar manager noticed within a week.”
“The bar management modules gave me a real plan, from concept to finances. It's the reason I finally had the confidence to open my own place.”
Practice at home
Stock your home bar
Keep the momentum going between classes with the liqueurs our students reach for most.
Bols Strawberry
€12,95
Bols Passion Fruit
€13,95
Bols Natural Yoghurt
€14,95
Bols Espresso Martini Tubes
€15,00
FAQ
Good questions
Everything you need to know before your first class.
Do I need any bartending experience?
Not at all. Bartender en Un Día – Lo Básico is made for complete beginners, and the Level 1 modules start from the fundamentals.
Which course should I take first?
Curious about bartending? Start with the one-day course. Ready to work behind a bar? Go for the Paquete de Curso Avanzado de Bartender. Already working as a bartender? Level up with the Paquete de Curso de Mixología Avanzada or the Paquete de Curso de Gestión de Bar.
What's the difference between a module and a package?
A module focuses on one skill set. A package bundles the modules of a full level, so you master the complete level in one booking.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. Our courses involve tasting alcoholic drinks, so you must be of legal drinking age (18+ in the Netherlands).
How do I book?
Add a course or package to your cart and check out. You'll receive your booking confirmation by email.
Your next shift starts here
Pick your level, book your spot and learn to make cocktails the way Bols has for centuries.
