Hands-on from minute one
A focus on hands-on techniques, speed and confidence, so you learn to craft great drinks while creating a smooth, professional experience for your guests.
Amsterdam, Paulus Potterstraat 14
Popular course
The ultimate education
One day bartending course
Este curso de coctelería de un día es el primer paso en tu carrera profesional como bartender. Aprenderás los conceptos básicos de los cócteles, conocimientos sobre licores, rapidez y eficiencia detrás de la barra,...
From €125,00 Now €99,00 p.p.
- The ideal place to kickstart your career
- All the most popular cocktails
- Every basic cocktail technique
- Free pouring
- Signature cocktails
- Speed & efficiency
- Spirits knowledge
- Healthy bartender lifestyle
- Bartender career
- Bols Cocktail Experience tour
About the course
Bring out the bartender in you
Whether you're stepping behind the bar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, this course gives you everything you need to shine.
Master the essential tools
From the essential bar tools to understanding what makes a cocktail truly memorable, you'll learn to work efficiently and serve with style.
International standards
Deliver drinks that meet the highest international standards, while still making them your own, taught by the world's first cocktail brand.
Never shaken a cocktail?
Become a bartender in a single day
The first step in your professional bartending career: 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.
What you'll learn
Everything you need to shine behind the bar
One day, six building blocks. You'll leave with real technique, a signature serve of your own and a clear view of where bartending can take you.
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Free pouring
Learn precise pouring, crucial for consistency, cost control, and a touch of showmanship.
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Healthy bartender lifestyle
Tips and techniques to stay physically and mentally fit in the demanding hospitality world.
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Speed and efficiency
Work faster and smarter with techniques that save time without losing quality, making you even more valuable.
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Signature cocktail creation
Use everything you learned during the day to create your own signature cocktail: put it on your bar's menu or amaze friends and family at home.
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Bartender career
Discover how to build your bartender career, including hospitality and mixology opportunities.
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Bols Cocktail Experience tour
You'll end the bartending course with a tour through the Bols Cocktail Experience.
Leave with your own signature cocktail, ready to serve.
Inside the academy
A day behind a real bar
Shake, stir and pour at the Bols Cocktail Academy in the heart of Amsterdam.
4.8rated by our students
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.”
What comes next
Create your personal cocktail journey
Advance with the Bols Cocktail Academy's modular programme, from beginner to expert. Gain essential skills, master advanced techniques, and develop the leadership and confidence to grow from aspiring starter to accomplished bar manager.
Level 1 · Foundations
4.9Habilidades de Bartender - Técnicas Esenciales de Coctelería
- Practical cocktail techniques
- Improve your speed & efficiency
- Learn the full bar setup
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 1 · Foundations
4.8Creación de Cócteles - La Base de la Mixología
- Cocktail garnishes
- Homemade ingredients
- Core building blocks of mixology
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 1 · Foundations
4.8Conocimiento de Licores - El Mundo de los Espíritus
- Taste & flavours
- Distillation & fermentation
- Learn professional tasting
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 2 · Mastery
4.8Maestría en Mixología
- Enhance the guest experience
- Multi-sensory mixology
- Mixology at the highest level
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 2 · Mastery
4.9Técnicas de Bartender Maestro
- Boost speed & professionalism
- Advanced free pouring
- Flairtending basics
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 2 · Mastery
4.9Maestría en Espíritus y Degustación
- Professional tasting to WSET standards
- Fermentation & distillation
- Spirit creation
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 3 · Business
4.7Gestión Internacional de Bares
- Levels of leadership
- Creation of a winning team
- Finance & insights
€99,00 p.p.
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Level 3 · Business
4.7Propiedad Internacional de Bares
- Concept & financial plan
- Mission & vision
- How to market your concept
€99,00 p.p.
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Practice at home
Stock your home bar
Keep the momentum going after your course with the tools and liqueurs our students reach for most.
FAQ
Good questions
Everything you need to know before your first class.
Do I need any bartending experience?
Not at all. The one day bartending course is made for complete beginners and is the first step in your professional bartending career. If you already have some experience, you'll still refine your technique, speed and confidence.
Where does the course take place?
At the Bols Cocktail Academy, Paulus Potterstraat 14 in Amsterdam. The day ends with a tour through the Bols Cocktail Experience in the same building.
What will I take home?
The essential techniques of free pouring, speed and efficiency, a working knowledge of spirits, and your very own signature cocktail to serve at your bar or at home.
Can I give the course as a gift?
Yes. The Bols Cocktail Academy gift card lets the lucky recipient pick their own date.
How do I book?
Click "Book this course", choose the date that suits you and complete checkout. You'll receive a confirmation with all the details by email.
Since 1575
Your first shift starts here
Book your spot and learn to make cocktails the way Bols has since 1575, all in a single day, for €99,00 p.p.
