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or more than 25 years, the European Bartender School (EBS) has been at the forefront of training in this highly specialized segment of the hospitality sector. Actively offering the most sophisticated programs in more than 20 countries, and
having trained more than 80,000 students, it is no exaggeration to say that EBS is shaping the skill set of bartenders across the world. From Amsterdam to Sydney, from Mexico
to Delhi, EBS currently trains more than 8,000 bartenders annually in its 25 purpose-built academies around the globe. “What sets us apart is our hands-on approach,
industry-leading instructors, and our commitment to equipping bartenders with the skills they need to thrive in the real world,” says Gavin Wrigley, head of education at EBS. “It also helps massively to have a large global network to help us align and effect change on the roots of this industry.” “Our programs go beyond just teaching recipes,”
he adds. “We instill technique, efficiency, creativity, and deep product knowledge, and we don’t take shortcuts or have drop-in courses which often kill students’ focus and momentum. We offer immersive, intense and highly efficient training in all our schools.” And therein lies the crucial element in training
the most skilled bartenders in the world – every detail counts. Tat includes the bartenders’ skills, the recipes, and even the ice that adds the final, finishing touch. “Ice is often treated as an afterthought, and
many customers see the ice as stealing the volume of their drink somehow, but the reality is that ice is in nearly every cocktail, and without ice
bartending as we know it would cease to exist,” says Wrigley. “What other ingredient can you say that about? Poor-quality ice can ruin a drink, while the right ice can enhance flavors, slow down dilution, and improve presentation and temperature.”
An accent on ice Recognizing the vital role of ice in mixology, EBS has partnered with Scotsman, a leading manufacturer of ice systems. Te collaboration aims to elevate the role of ice in bartending education and provide EBS students with high-quality equipment that meets the highest industry standards. Scotsman has built a reputation through
decades of innovation, producing over 300 models of ice machines, bins and dispensers. Its product range includes cubes, flake, superflake, scale, nugget, and gourmet ice – capable of producing anything from one cube to ten tons of ice per day. Under the new five-year agreement, Scotsman
will serve as the exclusive ice provider to EBS. As part of this partnership, Scotsman ice machines are being installed across all 25 EBS schools, ensuring consistency and performance that aligns with the high standards of bartender training. Scotsman employees will also participate in bartender training courses to further strengthen the collaboration and foster mutual understanding. To date, Scotsman has installed MXG 638
gourmet cube ice machines, with a 300 kg/24-hour capacity, and MFN nugget ice machines producing up to 200 kg per day. Tese units are present in every EBS school
thanks to Scotsman’s global network of distributors and dealers. “In the last three years, Scotsman has invested
a lot in the coffee and mixology world to increase brand awareness,” says Simone Buratti,
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Above: The European Bartender School (EBS) in Mallorca, Spain
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