Beverage Mixology WorkshopMDIS Tourism Short Courses
| Duration | Half day |
| Course Dates | 21 Jun 2023 2:00pm - 21 Jun 2023 5:30pm 22 Jun 2023 2:00pm - 22 Jun 2023 5:30pm 18 Oct 2023 2:00pm - 18 Oct 2023 5:30pm 19 Oct 2023 2:00pm - 19 Oct 2023 5:30pm |
Course Fee: $428.00
- Members enjoy a 15% discount before GST
- All
fees are inclusive of 7% GST
Key Takeaways
The fundamentals of bartending contribute to a valuable part of the drinking experience and as consumer tastes evolve and become more discerning, comprehending the fundamentals of mixology is necessary to enhance the overall drinking experience.
Whether for home, work or play, learn how to shake, build, blend and stir it up with our 5-time National Cocktail Championship Trainer (Student Category) in a well-laid bar set-up within a luxury training restaurant on MDIS Campus. Learn about the types of beverages, bar terminologies, glassware, the art of mixing common mocktails and cocktails, garnish preparation, and even the opportunity to create your own concoction too.
This 7-hour extensive workshop over 2 days uses a combination of theory, presentations, demonstrations, and actual practice to equip participants with fundamental knowledge and skills.
Upon completion of this workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Introduction to basic beverage knowledge
- Define different types of mocktails and cocktails components and terminology
- Identify different glassware and bar equipment
- Practise the art of mixing (Build/Stir/Shake/Blend)
- Demonstrate garnish preparation
- Prepare a mocktail according to National Standards
Target Audience
Learners above 18 (Mocktails and Cocktails)
Leaners below 18 (Only Mocktails)
Programme Outline
- To introduce bar operation / bartender–to–do list / bar inventory
- To introduce bar equipment and glassware
- Garnishes
- Beverage Knowledge
- Types of bar mixology
- To practice bar preparation method
- To practice cutting garnishes
- Managing Mishaps
Methodologies
Lecture, Videos, Practical Demonstrations and Individual Practice
Duration
7 hours
Programme Trainers
Mr Clarence Lua has been a food and beverage lecturer cum trainer since 2000. He has been responsible for training students in all areas of restaurant and bar service. Mr Lua has also participated in the Dream Team Challenge during the 2004 Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) event, local bartending competitions like Bacardi Grand Prix and the Annual National Cocktail Competition. Between 2015 – 2020, he has also regularly led students to the top three positions in Singapore’s National Cocktail Competitions (Student Category).
He has extensive experience in both restaurants and hotels, including being on the pioneer team responsible for the opening of The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel where he was involved in training, management and operations of the coffee house, banquet, poolside and beverage department.
Mr Lua holds a Bachelor of Hospitality Management from Edith Cowan University, Australia. He has also completed the International Bartender Association (IBA) John Whyte Elite Bartender Course Asia in 2018.
Mr Isaac Joshua started his career in the hospitality industry at 14 and has since accumulated extensive hospitality experience in both the domestic and international hospitality arena. His international experiences were gained with various organisation such as SHA & Shatec Institute and Goodwood Park Hotel. He has also managed various official hospitality events for various Ministries of Singapore before moving on to oversee a European chain of luxury restaurants within Asia in the capacity of Operations and Training & Development Manager.
He is also a recognised Industry Trainer (ITE), a Specialist Adult Educator (IAL) and is regularly involved in a range of projects which include the provision of various Food & Beverage operational training for the industry for hospitality firms. Apart from this, he is constantly seeking innovative and creative methods of improving the delivery of hospitality and tourism education.
Quick Information
The fundamentals of bartending contribute to a valuable part of the drinking experience and since consumer tastes have evolved and become more discerning in recent years, comprehending the fundamentals of mixology is necessary to enhance the overall drinking experience.Contact Details
+65 6842 6666
mdc@mdis.edu.sg