Program Highlights

 

Program Logistics 

4-Week Hands-On Bartending Course in West Jordan, Utah

Location: 9386 Redwood Rd. Unit A, West Jordan, Utah
Program Length: 4 Weeks
Designed For: Beginners, aspiring bartenders, servers, and event staff

 

Hands-On Training

This is not just classroom learning. Students practice behind the bar with real tools, recipes, and service scenarios.​

 

Built for Real Event Work

Sip and Vibe SLC specializes in weddings, corporate events, private parties, and interactive experiences, so students learn skills that apply to real Utah events.

 

Beginner-Friendly

No previous bartending experience is required.

 

Comparable to National Bartender Schools

Many national bartending programs focus on bar setup, beer, wine, laws, classic cocktails, customer service, speed, and job readiness. Sip and Vibe SLC’s 4-week program includes those same core areas while adding modern event-style training and cocktail presentation.

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Course Schedule
Phase 1 — Bar Equipment, Laws & Best Practices

Foundation Week

Students learn how a real bar operates from setup to service.

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You’ll learn:

• Bartender tools and how to use them

• Jiggers, shakers, strainers, muddlers, bar spoons, pour spouts, garnish tools

• Bar setup and breakdown

• Cleanliness, sanitation, and organization

• Utah alcohol service expectations

• Checking IDs and responsible service

• Guest interaction and professionalism

• Best practices for private events, weddings, and corporate bars

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Goal: Build confidence with the tools, laws, and service standards needed before making drinks.

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Phase 2 — Beer, Wine & Guest Service

Service Knowledge Week

Students learn the basics of beer and wine so they can comfortably serve guests and answer common questions. Beer and wine education is a standard part of many professional bartender training programs.

 

You’ll learn:

• Beer styles: lager, pilsner, IPA, wheat beer, stout

• Wine basics: red, white, rosé, sparkling

• How to open and pour wine properly

• How to serve bottled, canned, and draft-style beer

• Basic food and drink pairing language

• How to recommend drinks to guests

• Customer service and tip-building techniques

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Goal: Help students feel comfortable serving beer and wine at weddings, restaurants, private parties, and corporate events.

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Phase 3 — Classic Cocktails

Core Bartending Week

Students learn the cocktails every bartender should know. Major bartender schools commonly teach popular drinks, classic recipes, mixology fundamentals, and hands-on cocktail building.

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You’ll learn how to make classics like:

• Margarita

• Old Fashioned

• Mojito

• Martini

• Moscow Mule

• Whiskey Sour

• Daiquiri

• Paloma

• Lemon Drop

• Cosmopolitan

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Students will practice:

• Measuring accurately

• Shaking vs. stirring

• Muddling

• Building drinks in glass

• Balancing sweet, sour, strong, and bitter

• Garnishing and presentation

• Making drinks consistently under pressure​

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Goal: Build a strong cocktail foundation so students can make common drinks with confidence.

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Phase 4 — Cocktails with a Flair

Speed, Style & Presentation Week

This week brings everything together with presentation, speed, creativity, and guest experience.

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You’ll learn:

• Cocktail presentation techniques

• Smoked cocktails

• Layered drinks

• Garnish upgrades

• Working with syrups, purées, herbs, citrus, and fresh ingredients

• Speed rounds and timed drink builds

• How to create a signature cocktail

• How to engage guests while making drinks

• Event-style bartending with confidence

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Goal: Teach students how to stand out, not just serve drinks.