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Master class Barman
From 5th to 8th March
''40 most common cocktails, creative cocktail competition''
From 12th to 14th August
''Knowledge of spirits and their use in cocktails, realise 20
classic cocktails perfectly, create his signature cocktail,
understand the client, cocktail competitions''
The Barman possesses an in-depth knowledge of the products and drinks
used. He has perfect control over making of classic cocktails and the
capacity to innovate. He advises clients and knows how to entertain.
Objective of Master class
Strengthen and deepen the knowledge of the trainee to enable him/her
to:
• Know how to make classical and modern cocktail,
• Manage as much as possible his working environment,
• Create cocktails according to an event,
• Create a festive and friendly atmosphere at the bar.
Content
The following areas will be gradually tackled through practical exercises:
• Knowledge of the work environment: managing supplies and knowledge
of the rules for conservation of products and equipment and its use
(shaker, mixing glass, glassware), organisation and setting up of the bar,
• Knowledge of cocktails: classification of cocktails, basic ingredients of
traditional cocktails, knowledge of herbs, spices and edible flowers,
knowledge and location of the main appellations of the vineyards,
good practices concerning the handling of equipment,
• 
Creation of cocktails: Blind tasting and commenting on a cocktail,
principles for realisation of cocktails (choice of ingredients, choice of
glassware, respect of dosages, techniques of pouring), creation of
alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, creation of innovative cocktails,
mastering of the decorations and the effects (colours, decoration,
taste), development of cocktail technical sheets,
• Entertainment and customer relationship: know the tastes of the client
and advise him on a cocktail, create a menu, simple tips for bar
decoration, imagine and implement an entertainment accompanied
by cocktails created for the occasion.
Duration
3-day or 4-day Master class.
1 or 2 days immersion or halfday audit.
Christophe DAVOINE
Meilleur Ouvrier de France
Barman
Barman Trainer at Disneyland
Paris and Head Barman of Paris
Luxury hotels like the Peninsula
Paris and De Crillon Hotel.
Extremely creative, he is coming
back to Mauritius to carry on with
his training to upgrade the level
of barman of the island.