Learn to Bartend the Right Way.
Real alcohol. Real technique.
Real confidence behind any bar.
In Partnership With
Well Done Cooking Classes — The Art of Bartending
Most bartending programs
give you water
and call it training.
After two decades working bars across Spain and the United States, our founder Carlos built this program because he was tired of seeing bartending treated like a temporary job instead of a respected craft.
Every session, every build, every shake in this course uses the real thing. Because real confidence only comes from real reps.
I'm Ready to Learn
We're not your average
bartending course.
Real Alcohol. Every Class.
You'll pour, shake, and build with actual spirits — not water. Muscle memory only develops when the weight, viscosity, and behavior are real.
Intentionally Small Classes
Intimate by design. You get real reps, real feedback, and real attention. Some sessions feel like private tutoring — because they practically are.
Taught by a True Craftsman
20+ years working in bars across Spain and the U.S. Carlos teaches the philosophy of what it means to work behind a bar — not just how to shake a drink.
Paid Gigs Before You Graduate
Graduates access J. Martini's event staffing network immediately. Multiple students have landed their first paying bartending job before the course even ends.
Four days.
Everything you need.
Cocktail history, spirits education, professional technique, and live execution. Starting June 1st — Mondays, 11AM–4PM at Well Done Cooking Classes in Houston.
Foundations & Cocktail Process
- Bar setup & mise en place
- Shakers, jiggers, spoon mastery
- Balance, dilution & temperature
- Glassware fundamentals
- 10 foundational cocktails
Rum, Cachaça & Vodka
- Spirit history & production
- Regional styles & differences
- High-volume crowd pleasers
- 10 rum & cachaça cocktails
- Core professional vodka builds
Gin, Whiskey & Tequila
- Flavor complexity & spirit-forward builds
- Global whiskey styles
- Juniper, grain & agave mastery
- Classic & modern cocktails
- Industry-standard execution
Techniques & Final Assessment
- Advanced special techniques
- Beer, wine & champagne basics
- Final cocktail: concept + build
- Presentation & explanation
- Staffing network access granted
No experience needed. Day one starts from zero.
By day four, you're ready to work behind any bar.
"I had my first bartending gig before class was even over."
I Want This Experience
Carlos
Founder, J. Martini Bartending Academy
After two decades behind bars in Spain and across the United States, Carlos built J. Martini because he was tired of watching bartending get treated as a stopgap instead of a real craft.
This isn't a weekend certification mill. It's a four-day intensive taught by someone who has worked every kind of bar — neighborhood spots to luxury events — and knows exactly what it takes to perform with confidence from day one.
His students don't just learn cocktails. They leave with instincts, confidence, and the network to actually work.
Where you start
vs. where you finish.
- No idea where to start behind a bar
- Intimidated by spirits & flavor profiles
- Never poured a real cocktail under pressure
- No industry connections or job leads
- Unsure if you could actually do this
- Confident setup, pour, and execution
- Deep knowledge of 6 major spirit categories
- 40+ cocktails built with real alcohol
- Access to J. Martini's paid staffing network
- Ready to work behind any bar
Your seat at the bar.
Full Tuition
All tools, ingredients & guided practice included
- 4 intensive days of hands-on training
- All spirits & ingredients provided
- Professional bar tools & equipment
- 40+ cocktails built with real alcohol
- Paid event staffing opportunities on graduation
- Access to J. Martini's professional network
Bring Your People.
Learn for Free.
Refer friends and we'll refund your tuition — no code needed. We track it automatically.
* Refunds issued per confirmed referral. No referral code required at signup.
The ROI Is Real
One private event booking typically covers the entire tuition. Everything after that is pure upside.
Everything you
need to decide.
No experience required. No prerequisites. Just show up ready to learn.
Reserve My Seat
Do I need any experience before signing up?
None whatsoever. The course starts from absolute zero — bar setup, proper pouring, glassware, spirit knowledge, and cocktail builds. By day four you'll be executing a full final assessment with concept, build, and presentation.
Will I actually be able to get a bartending job after this?
That's the goal — and it happens regularly. Students graduate with skills they can use immediately at restaurants, bars, and private events. Several have landed paying gigs through J. Martini's staffing network before the course even ends.
What's included in the tuition?
All tools, all ingredients, all spirits used during practice, and guided instruction across all four days. Graduates also gain access to J. Martini's paid event staffing opportunities — which is where most students land their first gig.
Why do you use real alcohol instead of water?
Because the feel, weight, and behavior of real spirits is genuinely different — and that difference matters behind a real bar. You can't develop real instinct with fake practice. It's also, frankly, more fun.
How does the referral program work?
Sign up now, then refer friends. When they enroll, we'll refund your tuition proportionally — 1 friend = 30% back, 2 = 60%, 3 = your course is completely free. No code needed. We track it automatically.
What's the schedule and where is class held?
Classes run Mondays from 11AM–4PM at Well Done Cooking Classes in Houston, TX. The next cohort starts June 1st and runs four consecutive Mondays. Seats are limited — join the waitlist now to secure yours.
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"I even think my brain is wired
a little differently now."
— Verified student. Your first class is June 1st. Four Mondays from there, you're ready.
I'm Ready. Let's Go.