Join this inspiring session on Innovative Cocktail Design, where the focus is on crafting minimalist cocktails with maximum flavour impact with Soma's  Bar Manager - Elliot Osborn and Head of Beverage - Will Rogers. 

Participants will learn how to approach cocktail creation from the ground up: drawing inspiration from diverse sources, exploring unusual ingredients from South Asia and beyond, and applying modern bartending techniques that maximise flavour while keeping equipment practical and affordable.

From the first spark of an idea to the final serve, this session reveals the building blocks behind creating unique, forward-thinking flavour combinations and drink experiences. Expect practical insights, creative inspiration, and plenty of tips to elevate your own cocktail-making.

Strictly for working bartenders only. The Ballot is now closed but if you would like to be considered for any last minute availability please email [email protected]

The Bartender Knowledge Exchange at London Cocktail Week is a programme designed for bartenders to learn from some of London’s most respected venues.  Offering unrivalled access pre-or-during shift - these collection of peer-to-peer learning are a chance to sharpen skills and take inspiration back to the bar. Curated by festival founders Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhán Payne, these sessions connect hospitality professionals directly with the people shaping the industry in London right now. Tickets are incredibly limited - some with just a handful of tickets available.