Midwest Bartenders School, Indianapolis

The Indianapolis 500 and the Kentucky Derby have more in common than the fact that they are both huge national sporting events: they've also been staffed by graduates of the Midwest Bartenders School. Open since 1993, the school teaches aspiring bartenders to pour more than 200 varieties of tasty cocktails. Students hone their skills behind an actual bar and can further their studies by enlisting in supplementary courses in beer and wine, bar management, and bar flair, wherein they learn such tricks as juggling bottles or barstools.