Bartender school

BrandBar Bartender School

Free mixology lessons from the BrandBar team: techniques, tools, flavour balance and serving. From your first cocktail to a confident home bartender.

Content prepared and tested by BrandBar's professional bartending team.

Mixing techniques: shake, stir, build and layer

The four basic techniques behind 95% of all cocktails. When to use each one, and the mistakes that ruin drinks most often.

A minimal home bar kit costs less than you'd think. Here's what's truly necessary — and what's just marketing.

Why do some cocktails taste balanced while others feel 'off'? The answer is usually in the balance of sour, sweet, bitter and strong.

Serving isn't decoration for its own sake: the right glass and garnish change the aroma, temperature and perception of the drink.