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Execute four core methods accurately
Practise Build, Stir, Shake and Layer—and know when each method fits.
2-Month Mixology Weekend Course · KL · The First Floor
Mixology Weekend Course in Kuala Lumpur
JWC Academy’s beginner-friendly mixology course is for adults aged 18 and above. Learn onsite in Bukit Jalil across 8 weekend lessons over 2 months—from Build, Stir, Shake and Layer to cocktail structure, tasting and purposeful adjustment.
The RM300 booking fee is credited toward your RM3,299 course fee and holds your seat and current price for 14 days.
4.9★110 public Google venue reviews
8structured lessons over 2 months
24hours of guided hands-on practice
01 · What you’ll learn
What Will You Learn in This Weekend Mixology Course?
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Judge balance, body and dilution
Taste the result, identify the variable, and decide what to adjust next.
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Read six cocktail structures
Understand how spirit, sour, sweet and body create a complete drink.
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Taste, explain and adjust your drink
Finish your own cocktail, judge the result and decide which variable to change next.
Six Base Spirits · 18 Classic Cocktails
Understand Six Base Spirits
Make, taste and compare 18 classic cocktails.
Absolut Original
Winter wheat · water · clean spirit
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Build precise balance from a clean spirit.
See how a clean spirit carries acidity, sweetness and bubbles—and how small ratio changes affect balance.
Flavour focusCrisp · citrus · sparkling
Practice methodsBuild · Shake
Drink directionRefreshing highballs · fruit-led sours
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
Tanqueray London Dry
Juniper · citrus peel · botanicals
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Turn botanical aroma into layered cocktails.
Compare botanical character and use Stir to control aroma, temperature and dilution.
Flavour focusBotanical · citrus · bittersweet
Practice methodsStir · Build
Drink directionAromatic short drinks · sparkling serves
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
BACARDÍ Carta Blanca
Sugarcane · molasses · tropical sweetness
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Keep tropical sweetness rich but refreshing.
Explore sugarcane character, syrup strength and Shake for texture, cooling and lift.
Flavour focusTropical · rich · aromatic
Practice methodsShake · Build
Drink directionTropical fruit · refreshing sweet-sour
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
José Cuervo Tradicional Plata
100% blue agave · citrus · plant character
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Shape bold agave character into clean sweet-sour balance.
Understand agave character, liqueur pairing and how density supports controlled Layer technique.
Flavour focusAgave · citrus · vivid
Practice methodsShake · Layer
Drink directionClassic sweet-sour · bright citrus
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
Rémy Martin VSOP
Grapes · dried fruit · French oak
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Build rounded layers from fruit and oak.
Taste how fruit spirit, ice, temperature and dilution reshape body, aroma and finish.
Flavour focusFruit · spice · warming
Practice methodsShake · Stir
Drink directionRounded sours · after-dinner styles
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
Michter’s US*1 American Whiskey
American grain · oak · caramel spice
Compare five brands side by side—aroma, mouthfeel, body and finish.
What will you learn?
Control rich body, dilution and bittersweet structure.
Compare regional and barrel influence, then connect spirit character to cocktail structure.
Flavour focusGrain · oak · deep
Practice methodsStir · Build
Drink directionSpirit-forward classics · highballs
Three cocktails you will make, taste and compare3 cocktails
The JWC learning method
How Is the JWC Weekend Mixology Course Taught?
The learning method is 20% explanation and instructor demonstration, followed by 80% hands-on practice. Every learner measures, mixes, tastes and adjusts cocktails with direct feedback.
20%
Explanation & demonstration
Understand the reason, watch the method, then move to the bar.
80%
Hands-on by every learner
You measure, Build, Stir, Shake and finish—not only watch someone else do it.
100%
Taste your own cocktails
Judge the result, identify what changed and decide how to improve the next drink.
Weekend Mixology Course classroom video
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See all 8 lessons ↓2 months · 8 lessons · 4 stages
What Do You Learn Across the 8 Mixology Lessons?
The course progresses from spirits and bar tools to four core methods, temperature and dilution, advanced liquid techniques, cocktail structures and independent flavour judgement.
See the complete 8-lesson syllabusOpen each lesson for its specific topics and practical takeaway.
Choose 01–08 to view one lesson at a time
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Lesson 1
Alcohol, fermentation and distillation
Understand how alcohol is formed, how distillation works and how the six base spirits differ.
What you will learn and practise
Alcohol historyFermentationDistillationSix base spirits
Your practical takeaway
A clear foundation for reading spirits by raw material and production method.
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Lesson 2
Bar tools, Gin and Stir
Use core bar tools, compare Gin categories and practise controlled stirring.
What you will learn and practise
Bar toolsGin categoriesStirTemperature & dilution
Your practical takeaway
A stirred drink made with deliberate tool use, cooling and dilution.
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Lesson 3
Syrup concentration, Shake and Rum
Compare syrup strength, shaking results and Rum’s flavour contribution.
What you will learn and practise
Syrup concentrationShakeRumTexture & cooling
Your practical takeaway
A shaken drink you can adjust for sweetness, texture and temperature.
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Lesson 4
Liqueurs, Tequila and Layer
Understand liqueurs, Tequila and density so layers are controlled—not accidental.
What you will learn and practise
LiqueursTequilaDensityLayer
Your practical takeaway
A layered result built through controlled density and pouring technique.
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Lesson 5
Brandy, ice, temperature and dilution
Compare how ice, time and temperature change body and dilution.
What you will learn and practise
BrandyIceTemperatureDilution
Your practical takeaway
A way to diagnose whether a drink is too warm, too thin or under-diluted.
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Lesson 6
Whisky regions and barrel influence
Compare five Whisky regions, raw materials and barrel influence.
What you will learn and practise
Five regionsRaw materialsBarrel influenceBody & aroma
Your practical takeaway
A structured method for comparing Whisky character and body.
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Lesson 7
Four advanced liquid techniques
Understand the purpose of Infusion, Sous Vide, Fat Wash and Milk Wash.
What you will learn and practise
InfusionSous VideFat WashMilk Wash
Your practical takeaway
A practical understanding of how each method changes aroma, texture or clarity.
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Lesson 8
Cocktail structures and flavour judgement
Read six cocktail structures, sweet-sour-body balance and front, middle and finish.
What you will learn and practise
Six structuresSweet & sourBodyFlavour progression
Your practical takeaway
A complete drink you can explain and refine with an evidence-based adjustment.
After the 8-Lesson Path
What Will You Receive After Completing the Weekend Mixology Course?
After completing the 8-lesson path and receiving instructor confirmation, you receive a JWC Weekend Mixology Course Completion Certificate plus access to the stated lesson-repeat support.
Proof of completion
JWC Weekend Mixology Course Completion Certificate
Issued after course completion and instructor confirmation. It is not an international diploma, licence or SKM qualification.
Practice support
Return to completed lessons when seats allow
Lessons already completed may be repeated in a future intake, subject to available seats.
Hands-on outcome
Taste, compare and adjust your own drinks
Equipment, spirits and materials are provided so practice focuses on making and judging the result.
Who Teaches the Weekend Mixology Course?
Foong and Jun Yuan teach through clear demonstrations, step-by-step practice and guided tasting. You do not only follow a recipe—you learn why each method, ratio, temperature and dilution changes the final drink.
INSTRUCTOR CREDENTIALS & AWARDS
Foong
International competition judge · Three SCA international certifications · 10+ years in barista and bartending training. Foong helps learners build professional standards and understand the reason behind every method.
Jun Yuan
4+ years of teaching experience · Modern mixology techniques · Hands-on practical training. Jun Yuan breaks each technique into beginner-friendly steps, then guides every learner to make, taste and improve it.
Public Student Proof
What Do Learners Say About JWC Mixology Classes?
These eight public Google reviews were selected because they mention mixology learning, practical techniques, Jun Yuan or the eight-week course. The 4.9 score and 110-review count belong to The First Floor by JWC venue listing, not to the Weekend Mixology Course alone.
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This page uses verified public Google review excerpts and JWC-provided real mixology photos. A real Weekend Mixology Course classroom video is still pending.
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4.9 · 110 Google venue reviews
Eight selected five-star reviews specifically mention mixology learning, practical techniques, Jun Yuan or the eight-week course. The 4.9 score is for the venue listing, not a course-only rating.
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pawina lee
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6 reviews · 14 photos
★★★★★2 months ago
“Started as a beginner, now confident making cocktails I’d happily serve.”
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Lillian Wang
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Local Guide · 136 reviews · 598 photos
★★★★★6 months ago
“Over the 8 weeks, I picked up all the basics about different liquors and how to make cocktails.”
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Zoro zoro
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Local Guide · 10 reviews
★★★★★6 months ago
“From zero knowledge to understanding and being able to practise—it feels very rewarding.”
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Jojo
GGoogle reviewer
★★★★★a month ago
“The atmosphere was friendly, and I had plenty of opportunities to practise making different cocktails.”
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aleisha thoo
G2 reviews · Google reviewer
★★★★★2 months ago
“We learned proper shaking and stirring methods, and how to balance flavours.”
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Daniel Loh
G5 reviews · Google reviewer
★★★★★a month ago
“I learned proper cocktail techniques, how to use bar tools, and how to present drinks professionally.”
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Samantha Low
G8 reviews · Google reviewer
★★★★★2 months ago
“He explains and demonstrates step by step, and guides us as we practise together.”
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Belle beier
G4 reviews · Google reviewer
★★★★★6 months ago
“The weekend bartending class was interesting. Jun Yuan was patient and humorous.”
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KL Chinese ClassBukit Jalil · Kuala Lumpur
Venue & dates
KL Chinese Class
The First Floor by JWC · Bukit Jalil · Kuala Lumpur
First lesson
7 November 2026
Saturdays · 9:30am–12:30pm
All 8 lesson dates
Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 · Dec 5, 12, 19, 26
KL English ClassBukit Jalil · Kuala Lumpur
Venue & dates
KL English Class
The First Floor by JWC · Bukit Jalil · Kuala Lumpur
First lesson
1 November 2026
Sundays · 10:00am–1:00pm
All 8 lesson dates
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · Dec 6, 13, 20
Current early-bird offer
Reserve Your Seat with RM300
Bought separatelyRM7,579
Current early-bird offer RM3,2992 months · 8 lessons · 24 guided hours
Equipment, spirits and materials provided
JWC completion certificate after instructor confirmation
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Weekend Mixology Course FAQs
Direct answers about age, format, equipment, skills, class dates, price, completion proof, attendance and booking terms.
Can complete beginners join?+
Yes. The course starts with alcohol, base spirits and bar tools before progressing to methods, advanced liquid techniques and flavour judgement. Learners must be 18 or above.
Do I need to buy equipment or spirits?+
No. Equipment, spirits and course materials used in class are provided by JWC Academy.
When and where are the next classes?+
The KL English Class is held at The First Floor by JWC in Bukit Jalil and starts Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 10:00am.
What certificate will I receive?+
After course completion and instructor confirmation, you receive a JWC Weekend Mixology Course Completion Certificate. It is not an international bartending diploma, professional licence, national qualification or SKM Level 2.
Can I repeat a lesson?+
A completed lesson may be repeated in a future intake subject to available seats. If no more than two lessons are missed, you may join the corresponding lessons in a future intake.
What does the RM300 booking fee do?+
It is credited toward tuition and holds the selected intake seat and current price for 14 days. It is not refundable in cash; one free transfer is available when requested at least 7 days before class.
Is this an online or onsite mixology course?+
It is an onsite course at The First Floor by JWC in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. The 8 lessons include guided bar practice and tasting, so no online-only version is stated on this page.
What mixology skills will I learn?+
You will practise Build, Stir, Shake and Layer; compare sweetness, acidity, body, temperature and dilution; study six cocktail structures; and learn Infusion, Sous Vide, Fat Wash and Milk Wash.
Can I create and adjust my own cocktails after the course?+
The course is designed to help you read cocktail structure, taste the result and choose a variable to adjust. Lesson 8 connects six cocktail structures with sweet-sour-body balance and flavour progression.
How much is the complete 8-lesson course?+
The current early-bird price is RM3,299. The beginner and advanced stages total RM7,579 when bought separately, so the stated saving is RM4,280. Availability and price are reconfirmed before payment.
What happens if I miss a lesson?+
If you miss no more than two lessons, you may join the corresponding lessons in a future intake. Seats are subject to availability.
Is the completion certificate a professional licence or SKM qualification?+
No. It is a JWC Weekend Mixology Course Completion Certificate issued after course completion and instructor confirmation. It is not an international bartending diploma, professional licence, national qualification or SKM Level 2.