On November 25, students from the K61 High-Quality Hospitality Management Program at Foreign Trade University (FTU) had the opportunity to participate in an in-depth workshop on Mocktail and Cocktail Mixology at Tenderness. This was the first time such a specialized session was organized, providing students with not only valuable practical knowledge but also hands-on experience in mixology under the guidance of professional bartenders.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND PARTICIPANTS

Representatives from the Faculty of Business Administration, FTU:

• Dr. Bùi Thu Hiền – Vice Dean, Faculty of Business Administration
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thị Khánh Chi – Head of Hospitality Management Department
• Ms. Hoàng Thị Khánh Ly, MSc – Lecturer, Hospitality Management Department
• Ms. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Dung, MSc – Lecturer, Hospitality Management Department
• K61 CLC Hospitality Management students

Representatives from Tenderness:

• Ms. Phạm Ngọc Tố Quyên – Founder of Tenderness
• Mr. Nguyễn Sỹ Hoàn – Lead Bartender
• Mr. Phạm Tuấn Nam – Bartender

EXPLORING THE ART OF MIXOLOGY

The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of mixology and the beverage industry, offering insights into:

• Types of alcoholic beverages: including spirits such as vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and liqueurs, as well as wine fermentation processes
• Essential bartending tools: shaker, jigger, strainer, and various specialized glassware such as highball, rock, martini, and champagne flute
• Fundamental mixing techniques: shaking, stirring, and rolling, combined with customer consultation and service skills

Beyond theoretical knowledge, students engaged in hands-on cocktail and mocktail preparation, crafting signature drinks such as:

• Cocktails: Whiskey Sour, London Maid, Old Fashioned
• Mocktails: Cinderella

ENRICHING PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR HOSPITALITY STUDENTS

This workshop seamlessly combined theory and practice, providing students with:

• Professional bartending skills
• A deeper understanding of F&B service standards
• Enhanced creativity and hands-on application in the hospitality industry

This engaging and immersive session served as a solid foundation for students aspiring to excel in the Food & Beverage sector within the global hospitality industry.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Admissions Advisory Board – High-Quality Business Administration & Hospitality Management Programs

• CTTT & CLC Faculty of Business Administration – FTU: https://www.facebook.com/DHNgoaiThuongCTTTCLC
• CLC Hospitality Management – FTU: https://www.facebook.com/qtksclc.ftu

Address: Room B204, Building B, Foreign Trade University, 91 Chùa Láng, Đống Đa, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hotline: 0902000818 (Ms. Hạnh Linh – CTTT & CLC Business Administration) | 0988008889 (Ms. Khánh Ly – CLC Hospitality Management)
Email: qtkd@ftu.edu.vn