BEV 210 - Bar Service and Mixology

Course Description

This course provides advanced practice in bar service and mixology, and exploration of the fundamentals and intricacies of understanding spirits. Students will learn how to set up a bar, use essential tools, craft both classic and modern cocktails, set up a beverage budget, and design a cocktail menu. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Required Prerequisites

BEV 101, BEV 102, BEV 110, BEV 111, BEV 120, BEV 121, BEV 130, BEV 140, BEV 141, BEV 142, CUL 110

General Education Outcomes supported by this course

Critical Thinking - Direct

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:
  • Identify and accurately prepare a range of classic cocktails, including their ingredients, proportions, techniques, and historical context.
  • Identify essential bar supplies and equipment and describe key inventory management terms and principles (e.g., par levels, shrinkage, FIFO, reorder points).
Application:
  • Exhibit positive customer service interactions.
  • Create a beverage business model that relies on strategic pricing that covers costs, attracts customers, and generates healthy profits.
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately prepare a variety of classic cocktails in a high-volume environment while maintaining efficiency and consistency.
Integration:
  • Analyze the structure of classic cocktails and utilize that understanding to craft original, balanced cocktails, incorporating flavor profiles, seasonal ingredients, and guest preferences.
Human Dimension:
  • Reflect on how their behavior, attitude, and presence affect the guest experience, and develop self-awareness around how they are perceived in professional settings.
  • Awareness of their role as custodians of craft traditions, recognizing the importance of preserving heritage while innovating responsibly.
  • Develop a respect for the impact culturally sensitive menu choices have on guest satisfaction and community engagement.
Caring - Civic Learning:
  • Develop a strong sense of accountability and ownership over bar operations, taking pride in keeping an efficient, well-stocked, and compliant bar.
  • Cultivate a deep respect and appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of craft ideologies and the artisans behind them.
Learning How to Learn:
  • Research emerging cocktail trends, techniques, and ingredients, and experiment thoughtfully to continue innovating their craft beyond the classroom.
  • Seek and apply feedback to continually improve their communication, presentation, and service delivery, and adapt to different guest personalities and expectations.