The Art Of Shaking
TAOS Series IV
Series IV is the Boadas Edition, a course built around classic cocktail heritage, timeless technique and the rituals that shaped one of Barcelona’s most legendary bars. Learn how tradition, tools, balance and precision still influence great bartending today.
What Series IV Is About
Classic cocktail craft with timeless technique and ritual.
Series IV takes learners inside the legacy, discipline and methodology of Boadas. The course explores classic bartending foundations, essential tools, precise technique, service rituals and flavour balance, showing how each element contributes to a more controlled and professional way of working. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the standards behind timeless bartending, from preparation and movement to consistency, presentation and guest interaction. It is a course built around detail, discipline and the kind of professional habits that remain valuable in every bar, regardless of changing trends.
What You Will Learn
Classic skills you can apply to real drinks, service and guest experience.
Learn classic bartending technique, precise service rituals, essential tool handling, flavour balance and the disciplined methods that define the Boadas approach.
Understand classic cocktail culture.
Explore the Boadas identity and the lasting influence of classic cocktail service on modern bartending.
Use bar tools with more purpose.
Develop a clearer understanding of the tools, movements and details that shape professional cocktail execution.
Refine timeless techniques.
Work through classic methodology, controlled movements and the precision needed for elegant drinks.
Control temperature, texture and balance.
Understand how ice, shaking and dilution influence the finished cocktail and the guest experience.
Build cleaner flavour structure.
Learn how classic cocktail thinking improves balance, simplicity, restraint and final drink quality.
Use garnish and ritual with intention.
Improve how drinks are finished, presented and served so each detail feels purposeful.
Course Structure
Discover How Series IV Is Structured
Series IV is structured around the heritage of Boadas, the execution of essential cocktail techniques and the details that make classic drinks feel precise, elegant and memorable.
Boadas Heritage & Classic Methodology
Step into the history, identity and ritual of Boadas, one of Barcelona’s most legendary cocktail bars, and understand why classic methodology still matters today.
Essential Cocktail Techniques & Tools
Explore a wide range of classic techniques and bar tools, learning how precision, repetition and small details affect the final drink.
Ice Shake, Balance & Presentation
Learn how to control dilution, temperature and texture through precise shaking with ice, then connect that control to balance, garnish and presentation.
Skills Into Value
Timeless Methods for Modern Bar Performance
Series IV shows why discipline, precision and classic methodology still matter in modern bartending. By developing stronger technique, service habits and attention to detail, learners can work with greater consistency, confidence and professionalism behind the bar.
Work with more control.
Build a more disciplined approach to technique, timing, ice, movement and finished drink quality.
Respect the classics properly.
Understand why classic methodology still supports modern creativity and better service.
Improve the final guest experience.
Use ritual, presentation and consistency to make each classic serve feel more professional.
Who Series IV Is For
A course for bartenders who want to respect the classics and perform them properly.
Strengthen the fundamentals.
Ideal for bartenders who want cleaner classic technique and stronger professional habits.
Understand iconic methodology.
For learners who want to go deeper into the foundations behind timeless cocktail service.
Raise the standard of execution.
Useful for teams who want more consistency around tools, technique, balance and presentation.
Inside Boadas, Barcelona
A rare look into one of cocktail culture’s most iconic institutions.
Series IV draws from the timeless identity of Boadas, exploring how classic technique, bar tools, ritual and service have shaped generations of bartenders. It gives learners a deeper appreciation for the fundamentals that still define professional cocktail craft.
Learn why timeless technique still matters in the modern bar.
The TAOS Pathway
Series IV brings classic refinement into the TAOS pathway.
Series IV builds on the earlier TAOS pathway by grounding creativity and technique in the heritage of classic cocktail service, before the journey continues into more advanced creative development.
Series I
Creative foundations, technique and liquid ideas.
Series II
Control, consistency and advanced bar technique.
Series III
Paradiso Edition, sustainability, story and creative development.
Series IV
Classic methodology and timeless technique.
Series V
Advanced thinking, execution and career-level growth.
Continue The Complete TAOS Pathway
If Series IV is part of your bigger development, the full TAOS pathway may make more sense.
Series IV forms part of the wider TAOS learning journey, building on earlier skills while adding a deeper understanding of classic technique, discipline and professional service.
Complete Pathway
TAOS I, II, III, IV & V - All Inclusive
£360.00Includes TAOS Series I, II, III, IV and V.
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Everything you need to know before starting Series IV.
What is Series IV about?
Series IV is the Boadas Edition, built around the heritage, discipline and timeless methodology that have shaped generations of professional bartenders. The course explores classic cocktail foundations, essential bar tools, precise technique, ice control, flavour balance and presentation, showing how each element contributes to a more consistent and refined way of working. Learners gain a deeper understanding of the methods behind traditional cocktail preparation, from controlling dilution and temperature to improving movement, accuracy and service standards. Series IV also highlights the importance of discipline, repetition and attention to detail, helping bartenders develop professional habits that remain valuable across every style of bar. Rather than following trends, the course focuses on principles that continue to define excellent bartending. It gives learners the knowledge and confidence to create balanced drinks, work with greater precision and bring a stronger sense of craft and professionalism to every service.
What makes the Boadas Edition different?
The Boadas Edition is different because it is built around the heritage, discipline and methodology of one of the most respected names in classic bartending. Rather than focusing on trends, it explores the timeless principles that continue to shape professional bar work. Learners study precise technique, essential tools, ice control, flavour balance, presentation and service rituals, gaining a deeper understanding of why each detail matters. The course helps bartenders develop greater consistency, control and professionalism by learning methods that have been refined through generations of experience.
Is Series IV suitable for beginners?
Yes. Series IV is suitable for beginners because it introduces classic bartending principles, essential tools, flavour balance, ice control and precise professional technique in a structured way. It is also valuable for experienced bartenders who want to refine their fundamentals, improve consistency and develop a stronger understanding of the timeless Boadas methodology. Learners can pause, practise and revisit each lesson at their own pace
What skills will I learn?
Series IV develops skills in classic cocktail preparation, essential tool handling, ice control, flavour balance, presentation and precise professional technique. You will learn how dilution, temperature, movement and method influence the quality and consistency of each drink. The course also strengthens service discipline, attention to detail and professional working habits. By the end, you will be better equipped to prepare balanced cocktails, work with greater control and bring the timeless Boadas methodology into real bar service.
Should I buy Series IV or All Inclusive?
Series IV is the right choice if you want to focus specifically on classic bartending technique, ice control, flavour balance, presentation and the timeless Boadas methodology. The All-Inclusive Bundle is better suited to learners who want the complete TAOS pathway, with Series I through V covering a broader range of creative, technical and professional skills.
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