Cocktail Apprentice Program

The Cocktail Apprentice Program is an exclusive mentorship program for up-and-coming bartenders to learn alongside some of the biggest names in the business during the five days of Tales of the Cocktail. Since 2008, more than 400 apprentices have gained extensive experience working and managing large-scale, high-volume events while providing an invaluable service to Tales of the Cocktail Foundation and the industry as a whole. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation continues to support the growing fraternity of past apprentices by offering exclusive opportunities for scholarships and financial aid to further support their growth within the industry.

Cocktail Apprentice Program FAQ

CAP Community Series

Batching Part II: Batching 201 Organizing & Executing

Moderated by CAP Leader A-K Hada, featuring CAPs Alexis Tinoco and Juyoung Kang, Batching 201 will take attendees through the last steps of the CAP batching process. Learn how to review and spot-check recipes for errors, the importance of a printed recipe card & labels, discuss the various pitfalls that may occur when batching, receive an overview on estimating yields for ingredient purchasing, garnish prep, and of course, how to use this knowledge to contribute to your bar program.

If you missed “Batching Part I: Batching 101”, we recommend you watch before tuning in.

Watch Batching 201 Here

Cocktail Apprentice Reimbursement Program

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation offers former Cocktail Apprentices opportunities through the Reimbursement Program, Medical Assistance Fund, BAR 5-Day™ Scholarships, and the CAP Scholarship Program that awards grants in various projects bartenders are interested in pursuing. Any former Cocktail Apprentice can apply for and secure tuition reimbursement benefits.

The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) Tuition Reimbursement Program encourages and supports Cocktail Apprentice alumni who enroll in college, university, technical school courses, or hospitality courses in order to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral, technical degree, or a certificate of completion that has a grade.

Cocktail Apprentice Reimbursement Program Application and Policy

Tuition reimbursement benefits are provided to any former Cocktail Apprentice based on information TOTCF will request via online form. TOTCF will ask the Cocktail Apprentice to provide original documentation for the purpose of verification before granting tuition reimbursement benefits. TOTCF may also ask any Cocktail Apprentice to sign a release authorizing TOTCF to solicit the required documentation and/or information from a designated third party. Providing false information may result in loss of eligibility for benefits.

More Information Apply for Reimbursement

Cocktail Apprentice BAR 5-Day™ Scholarship

In an ongoing effort to support and cultivate the international bartending community, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has accepted applications for the Cocktail Apprentice BAR 5-Day™ Scholarship Program for the past seven years. Each year, three former Tales of the Cocktail Apprentices receive a scholarship valued at $4,450 for tuition and travel expenses to attend the BAR 5-Day™ Certification Program held annually in New York City.

2019 BAR 5-Day Scholarship Recipients Iván Villegas (Bartender, Davies and Brook at Claridge’s Hotel – London), Alexis Belton (Bar Director, The Aviary – Chicago, IL), and Eric Scott (Bar Manager/Head Bartender, Thyme Table – Bay Village, OH)