Immerse in the world of Asian spirits, ingredients, and techniques to create unique and flavourful cocktails. You will learn to craft both classic and modern drinks with an Asian twist, utilising regional flavours, tools, and garnishes. This course is perfect for cocktail enthusiasts looking to elevate their mixology skills and explore the rich diversity of Asian-inspired beverages.
Fee for this course can be paid using SkillsFuture Credits.
Mode of Training: Classroom
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What you'll learn
Introduction
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Objectives and expected outcomes
Overview of Alcoholic Beverages in Asia
- Historical context and regional variations
- Cultural significance of Asian alcoholic drinks
Asian Alcohol Spirits
Explore the history, production methods, types, tasting, serving techniques, and food pairings for:
- Japanese: Sake, Shochu, Umeshu (Plum wine)
- Korean: Soju, Makgeolli
- Chinese: Baijiu, Moutai
- Others (rotation): Midori (Melon Liqueur), and spirits from Thailand, Vietnam, India, and the Philippines
Traditional Asian Ingredients & Flavours
Discover Asian spices and herbs such as yuzu, matcha, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, kaffir lime, shiso, tamarind, and pandan
Activity – Tasting and Evaluation Techniques
- Learn techniques for tasting and evaluating aroma, flavour, and finish
- Understand tasting etiquette across different cultures, including Sake ceremonies and Baijiu traditions
Interactive Activity - Hands-On and Tasting