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Online bartending school

Learn to bartend online, one on one.

Live classes with Shelby Doyle, a bartender with more than 30 years behind the bar, from anywhere in the world. Your barware kit and lesson books are included, and shipping is too.

Tonic and Twist Bartending School logo with a gold cocktail shaker
  • 1-on-1 live classesYou and your instructor practise real exercises together.
  • Learn from anywhereAll classes are online, so students can join from anywhere in the world.
  • Kit and shipping includedBarware, books and a practice pour bottle come with every package.
  • Certificate of completionIncluded with the Professional and Advanced packages.

Who it's for

Whether bartending is a hobby or a career, there is a package that fits.

At-home bartendersMake great drinks for your friends and family.
Future professionalsGet the skills to start a new, exciting career behind the bar.
Working bartendersSharpen the skills you have and fill in the gaps.

Choose your package

Every package includes your barware kit, books and a practice pour bottle, with shipping included. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

Pick your barware set

Barware Kit

$124CAD + HST

Kit and books only. No live classes.

Start with the tools and books and learn at your own pace.

What's inside

  • 15-piece stainless steel cocktail set with acrylic stand: shaker, jiggers, strainer, bar spoon, muddler, ice tongs, straws, stoppers and pourers
  • Bartending lesson book
  • Practice pour bottle with spout
Order the kit

Basic

$275CAD + HST

3 live classes · 1 hour each · 3 hours total

A beginners course for at-home bartenders. No experience needed.

What you learn

  • How to set up your bar
  • How to use each tool properly
  • Layering drinks
  • Different types of beer
  • Identifying wines
  • How to store liquor, spirits, wine and beer
Choose Basic

Professional

$375CAD + HST

3 live classes · 1.5 hours each · 4.5 hours total

An online bartending certificate course for people starting out professionally. Beginner to some experience.

What you learn

  • Everything in Basic
  • A deep dive into liquors, spirits, wines and beers, including stouts and lagers
  • Responsible bartending, including carding and checking ID
  • Glassware and the right drink for each glass
  • Garnishes, preparation and layering
  • Building a sample order and your own liquor knowledge map
  • Quizzes, tests and a final exam, then your certificate of completion
Choose Professional

Advanced

$525CAD + HST

3 live classes · 2 hours each · 6 hours total

Sharpen and build on the bartending knowledge you already have.

What you learn

  • Barware basics and service flows
  • Wine glasses, beer glasses and when to use each
  • Measuring for consistent drinks
  • Wine opener and bottle handling
  • The proper beer pour: head and angle
  • Beer types: stout vs. lager
  • Top shelf and well drinks
  • Pouring liquor with clean lines and speed, speed rails and pour count
  • Putting it together by building a sample order
  • Quizzes after each chapter and a final exam, then your certificate of completion
Choose Advanced

Every package includes

15-Piece Cocktail Shaker Bar Tool Set with Acrylic Stand. Everything you need to mix drinks at home, at the bar or at a party. The set is made from durable 18/8 stainless steel with a silver finish and includes a cocktail shaker, measuring jiggers, strainer, bar spoon, muddler, ice tongs, straws, bottle stoppers and pourers, all kept neat on its own acrylic stand. Whether you are brand new or already behind the bar, it is the foundation for endless cocktails.

You also get the bartending lesson book and a practice pour bottle with spout. Shipping is included in every price.

See what you receive

Photos are examples of what you receive. Pieces and colours may vary slightly.

All prices are in Canadian dollars. HST is added where it applies. The rainbow titanium set is a limited-time option. Certificates of completion are issued by Tonic & Twist Bartending School.

How it works

Four simple steps from your first hello to your first drink.

  1. Book a free video callMeet Shelby, share your goals and plan your class schedule together.
  2. Choose your packagePay securely with PayPal and download your lesson books right away.
  3. Get your kitYour barware kit and practice pour bottle are shipped to you, with shipping included.
  4. Learn live with ShelbyPractise one on one in your online classes.
Shelby Doyle, founder and instructor of Tonic & Twist Bartending School

Meet Shelby

I've worked in and run bars for over 30 years, and I've been teaching and certifying bartenders online since 2023.

All the tips and tricks you only learn after decades on the job are what I teach, one on one, in a way that makes learning fun. Come on a bartending adventure with me, and I'll help you build the skills for whatever you want from bartending.

  • 30+ years in bars
  • Teaching online since 2023
  • 1-on-1 instruction
  • Students worldwide

Shop books and barware

Not ready for classes? Buy the bar set or Shelby's books on their own, or save with a bundle. Books are instant downloads. Hard copies are shipped to you for $25 more per book. Shipping is included on the bar set.

15-piece bar set

$75CAD + HST

The full stainless steel cocktail set on its acrylic stand. Shipping included.

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Bartending Lesson Book

$50CAD + HST

Shelby's lesson book: glassware, spirits, garnishes and service flow. Instant download.

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Bartending Basics Guide

$50CAD + HST

A step-by-step guide to bartending basics. Instant download.

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Both books

$100CAD + HST

The Lesson Book and the Basics Guide together.

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Bar set + Lesson Book

$125CAD + HST

The bar set and the Lesson Book. Shipping included.

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Bar set + Basics Guide

$125CAD + HST

The bar set and the Basics Guide. Shipping included.

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Bar set + both books

$175CAD + HST

The best value: the bar set, the Lesson Book and the Basics Guide. Shipping included.

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Prices are in Canadian dollars. HST is added where it applies. The rainbow titanium set is a limited-time option.

From the bar: tips and guides

Shelby shares what she has learned in more than 30 years behind the bar. New articles are coming soon.

Beginners

Can You Really Learn Bartending Online?

How online classes work, what you can learn from home, and what to expect from your first lesson.

Coming soon
Choosing a course

Online Bartending Courses: What to Look For Before You Pay

Live teaching, real practice and a kit that ships to you. A simple checklist to compare any course.

Coming soon
Tools

10 Bar Tools Every Beginner Needs, and How to Use Each One

From the shaker to the jigger and strainer, learn what each tool does and how to use it like a pro.

Coming soon

Book your free video call

Meet Shelby on a free video call. Ask your questions, tell her what you want to learn, and plan your class schedule together.

Questions first? Call +1 705-888-7673

Tonic & Twist Bartending School
Collingwood, Ontario

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