Instructed by Vietnam’s top mixologists, teams learn about the background of cocktail making and how to prepare, mix, shake, and serve the world’s most famous cocktails. A customized program includes your selection of cocktails and mocktails with all the spirits and mixers provided and a professional mixologist who will demonstrate techniques and tricks for making the perfect drink.
- Planning, communication and organization skills
- Delegation, time management and leadership skills
- Learning the art of mixology to bring back home
- Learn about Thai culture
- Funny, enjoyable and interactive afternoon
- Getting to know your team colleagues
Participants will be put into teams and given a set of equipment, spirits, and ingredients to make a selection of cocktails. Teams will then be led through an instructional demonstration for each cocktail, tasked to make each one as close to the demonstration as possible and be judged on the taste and quality in comparison to the original and other teams. Teams will also take part in bartending-themed relays and challenges between cocktail-making to keep the pace fast and fun.
This team building activity normally takes place in a bar, a school, a meeting room or restaurant. This can also mean being on a boat, a tropical island or the top of a sky scraper. Alternatively, clients may suggest their own location to conduct this event.
The winning team is decided by a professional mixologist who will judge the cocktails for authenticity, taste, presentation and quality.
There are no safety concerns.
The event briefing and debrief takes place at the activity location. The group is separated into teams and introduced to their facilitators, then the lead facilitator gives an introduction of the event including (safety) instructions and objectives for the activity.
During the debrief, the facilitator discusses the event challenges and asks each team questions to assess their performance before announcing the winning team (if applicable).
Briefing and debrief usually take around 15 minutes each but can be extended for more in-depth analysis of team performance.
The ideal length for this activity is two hours mixing and presentation time. Trips to and from the activity location may be added or extended and of course, spend as much time as you like after the competition enjoying the drinks together.
01.00 pm – Event brief by lead facilitator
01.15 pm – Teams are given their equipment and ingredients
01.30 pm – First cocktail challenge
02.00 pm – Bartending challenge
02.15 pm – Second cocktail challenge
02.45 pm – Third cocktail challenge
03.15 pm – Break
03.30 pm – Bartending challenge
03.45 pm – Fourth cocktail challenge
04.15 pm – Final challenge
04.45 pm – Event de-brief, awarding ceremony and group photo
05.00 pm – End of the program
Max People
Hours
Challenges
People per Team
Below are three options for the Cocktail Shakers to best match your budget and requirements. The Bronze option is a fixed program with few inclusions but the Silver and Gold packages include extra benefits and allow selection of some or all challenges. On the pricing page we offer further optional extras. The full day activity will have up to double the number of challenges.
All options include
One Western lead event facilitator
Ice-breaking activities
BRONZE
3 Different types of cocktails
Basic spirits and mixers
One facilitator per 40 pax
SILVER
5 Different types of cocktails
One facilitator per 20 pax
Bronze inclusions+
+One local bartender
+Additional spirits and mixers
+Teams design their own cocktail
+Prizes for winning team (local handicraft or medals)
+Free photos taken by facilitator
+Pre-event meeting
GOLD
5 Different types of cocktails
One facilitator per 20 pax
Silver inclusions+
+One professional mixologist instead of local bartender
+Event customization
+Additional premium liquor
+Outside location – top bar or bartender school
+Return transfer to location
+Cocktail shakers for winning team
+Colored headbands to use
