Cape Town, European Bartender School

You don’t always think of ice as an ingredient, but it can make a big difference to what ends up in your glass...

Here, Scotsman ice takes the lead in a classic Old Fashioned, doing exactly what good ice should do: keeping things cold, balanced and classic 🙂‍↕️

Last month, one of our EBS alumni, Phillip, took on the South African Giffard West Cup, and of course, we had to go cheer them on!

A few of our students came along to watch, and what a learning experience it was. Seeing the level of creativity, technique and competition up close is such special way to learn outside the s

From learning behind our bar to watching our alumni compete on some of the industry’s biggest stages, we love seeing where an EBS journey can take you.

We started Womens Month with a bang this year! With our first Takeover Tuesday last week, Roxy, our head instructor, had her guest shift at Nkula in Cape Town! It was absolutely incredible to see her work behind the bar and show everyone her magic!

Being an instructor doesn’t mean stepping away from the industry. Our women are right in the thick of it, bringing their experience from the bar into the classroom and taking everything they learn back out into the industry.

Here’s to the women behind the bar, behind the scenes and behind the next generation of bartenders. We’re only getting started. 🥂

Last week the EBS team and a few students and alumni had the privilege of attending an exclusive Japanese bartending masterclass hosted at ANTHM.

A huge thank you to Tetsuo and the entire ANTHM team for welcoming us and sharing their knowledge, passion and incredible attention to detail. It was an inspiring experience that reminded us why bartending is truly a craft, where every movement, technique and interaction matters.

It was also a proud moment to see two of our alumni, Jared and Lip, thriving as part of the ANTHM team. Watching our graduates build successful careers in some of Cape Town's top bars is just incredible!

Experiences like these are invaluable, not only for our instructors but for the students we teach every day.

This Women's Month, we're celebrating the women who are shaking things up, breaking stereotypes and proving that bartending has never looked better (or sassier!)

From leading classrooms to leading the bar, our EBS ladies are bringing their talent, creativity and signature styles to Nkula Wine Bar for a WHOLE MONTH of guest shifts that's all about celebrating women in the industry.

Come raise a glass to the women pouring passion into every serve, inspiring the next generation and showing exactly what the future of bartending looks like.

Congratulations to our July Cocktail Competition winners!!

This month's Bar Olympics challenged our students to create low & no ABV serves packed with flavour, creativity and balance. Thanks to Re'al Syrups for bringing the challenge to life!

Same time next month? 👀

Aroma plays a huge role in how we experience flavour, and that's where the Flavour Gun comes in. With a burst of smoke or infused vapour, bartenders can add depth, complexity, and a touch of 'umph' to every serve.

It's a reminder that great cocktails don't just taste incredible. They engage all the senses.

Thank you to @100%chef for the chance to really play with flavour and smoke!

A classic Margarita is always a good idea, but adding Re'al Mango Syrup takes it to the next level! Packed with real fruit flavour and a smooth, velvety texture, it's the perfect ingredient for creating a tropical twist on any classic! 😉