Proud WineauxBartending Academy

Full curriculum

Four weeks. Ninety minutes at a time.

Every session pairs beverage knowledge with hands-on bar work, so technique is always attached to understanding.

Week 1 — Understand

Foundations of Hospitality & Spirits

  • — Where spirits come from: raw materials and place
  • — Fermentation and distillation, explained simply
  • — How production decisions shape flavor
  • — Sensory evaluation and structured tasting
  • — Building a professional flavor vocabulary
  • — The fundamentals of guest experience

Week 2 — Build

Spirit Mastery & Cocktail Structure

  • — Vodka, gin, rum, tequila and whiskey in depth
  • — Cocktail balance: spirit, sugar, acid, dilution
  • — Classic builds and their variations
  • — Pairing principles and complementary ingredients
  • — Professional descriptors and storytelling
  • — Guided tasting alongside every build

Week 3 — Operate

Professional Bartending

  • — Bar setup, tools and glassware
  • — Jigger accuracy, speed and workflow
  • — Mise en place and garnish preparation
  • — Opening and closing procedures
  • — Guest communication under pressure
  • — Standards of professional service

Week 4 — Perform

Hospitality Professional

  • — Mock service and live hospitality scenarios
  • — Practical assessment and cocktail execution
  • — Career preparation and resources
  • — Certificate of completion
  • — Next-step continuing-education pathways
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$1,000 Program

4 Weeks · NYC + Virtual

Reserve — $250