What is Mixology? Mixology is a term for mixing drinks or bartending, and a mixologist is a title for a bartender or bar chef. Thus, mixology is about the art and craft of mixing drinks and the mixologist is the professional who practises it.

This programme is designed to provide a sound introduction to mixology and it is suitable for those who are interested to broaden their cocktail knowledge and the craft of cocktail. Students will be introduced to the main styles and categories of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs and their defining characteristics, as well as the classic and modern cocktail recipes. Through demonstrations and self-practice, students can choose appropriate bar tools, garnishes, and ingredients to craft their own cocktails in classes and eventually enhance their cocktail crafting techniques. A bar visit in the hotel will be arranged to get students familiar with the real operating environment of a bar. Thus, this programme prepares students to develop their interests to be mixologists for both social and work purposes.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1.    List the principal styles and categories of cocktails and describe their defining characteristics and flavour profiles;
2.    Describe the historical background and development of cocktails, cocktail presentation and bar categories;
3.    Distinguish the essential ingredients of cocktail making, including spirits, liqueurs and aromatized wines; and describe their key characteristics; 
4.    Identify the common bar equipment and tools used in crafting cocktails and servicing of drinks; and
5.    Explain and demonstrate how the key types of cocktails are made, using basic techniques, essential ingredients, and garnishes.

WHY HKU SPACE?

1. Students can taste many types of cocktail during the course of their studies, and they are systematically arranged by classroom session.
2. A unique site visit to a Cocktail Bar, allowing students to have direct and first-hand experience inside the Bar, and have the opportunity to blend and craft their own cocktail!
3. Our mixology course is taught by qualified professional who is knowledgeable in cocktail around the world.
4. Our mixology course will be delivered by a single teacher throughout the entire course to ensure consistency in content and teaching style.
5. Small class-size in this mixology program brings about better teaching and learning, and enhances teacher-student interaction.

The programme consists of 30 hours of face-to-face teaching, 3 hours each, with the following two parts:

(1) Lectures and In-class practises (27 hours):  Students will learn about the main styles and categories of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs and their defining characteristics, as well as classic and contemporary cocktail recipes.

Besides, students will learn to use appropriate bar tools, basic equipment and ingredients, craft and prepare their own cocktails in class, and finally improve their drink-making techniques.

(2) Cocktail bar visit (3 hours): A bar visit at hotel will be arranged to get students familiar with the real operating environment of a bar. Thus, the programme develops students' interests in becoming  mixologists or bartenders for both social and work purposes.

SYLLABUS

ASSESSMENT and award

Note: Students may apply to resit the Test if they are unsuccessful, subject to a fee.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a "Certificate for Module (Cocktail Appreciation and the Craft of Mixology)" within the HKU system via HKU SPACE. For those students who cannot pass the assessments but have completed at least 70% of attendance, a Statement of Attendance will be issued to them.

HKU SPACE WINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (WAA)

 

Students are eligible to be a member of HKU SPACE Wine Alumni Association (WAA) after completion of the course. On a regular basis, the executive committee will post the latest updates and promotional materials on the availability of the seminars and events, discounts and offers on the Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hkuspacewaa; Email will also be sent for information.

 

 

Life Membership Fee is HK$200 to current students and alumni of all HKU SPACE wine/spirits/sake/beer programmes. Majority of WAA events are hosted by leading figures in the wine industry. All events are exclusive to members, and sometimes with their guests.

 

FUTURE EVENTS

• Wine tastings
• Wine dinners
• Master classes
• Wine seminars
• Idea sharing programmes

• 30 hours

• Kowloon West Campus
  KWC501 (Wine Room)

CLASS DETAILS

OUR TEACHER

 

Ms Sky HUO

Sky holds a WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits and she is a Certified Spirits Educator with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). She graduated from the School of Communication at Hong Kong Baptist University and has pursued a successful career in the hospitality industry.
 
In 2014, Sky was named one of the ‘Top 25 Bartenders of Drinks World Asia HK’, inspiring her to gain international experience working at several ‘World's 50 Best Bars’ in Australia and the UK. She returned to Hong Kong to manage “The Sea”, which is a sister bar of “The Old Man bar” which was the best bar in Asia in 2019.
  
Sky has a deep understanding of spirits and an extensive knowledge of cocktail culture around the world. She effortlessly shares her expertise through engaging and informative lessons. Recognized for her cocktail innovation with awards including ‘Gary Regan World 101 Best New Cocktail’ in 2015 and 2016, and recipe recorded in the bartender bible "The Joy of Mixology". 

Sky is an expert in spirits and cocktails. Students will benefit greatly from Sky’s many years of experience in the industry as well as her passion for teaching spirits and cocktails.

• HK$9,000 per programme inclusive of:
  1.) Learning materials in English
  2.) Different cocktails for tasting
  3.) Cocktail crafting experience
  4.) 3-hour Cocktail Bar visit
  

Applicants shall be aged at least 18 years or above, and do not have any health problems that made them unfit for alcoholic beverage tasting.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Certificate for Module (Cocktail Appreciation and the Craft of Mixology) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [3])

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