Mixology workshop strengthens the practical training of bilingual tourism students
The Bachelor's Degree in Bilingual Tourism developed the Mixology Workshop: Cocktail Preparation, Tastings, Presentation and Customer Service, providing students with a practical and comprehensive experience in the field of professional bartending.
The workshop aimed to teach participants basic mixology techniques, identify alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and reinforce proper customer service in tourism and gastronomic settings.
During the day, students put the knowledge they had acquired in class into practice, strengthening their skills in preparing, presenting, and serving drinks, as well as fostering creativity in cocktail making and teamwork.
A highlight was the use of English in real-life service situations, an essential element for their performance in the tourism and hospitality industry. The activity demonstrated a high level of interest, commitment, and participation on the part of the students, consolidating the connection between theory and practice within their learning process.
Results achieved
The Mixological Workshop managed to articulate the substantive functions of the university:
- Teaching: Effective application of theoretical content through real and contextualized practices.
- Research: Experimentation with techniques, ingredients, and presentations, stimulating creativity and sensory analysis.
- Extension: Projecting knowledge into scenarios specific to the tourism sector, fostering professional skills.
- Management: Coordinated planning among teachers, students, and administrative staff, demonstrating institutional capacity to organize high-impact training experiences.
In conclusion, the Mixology Workshop represented an enriching academic experience that contributes to strengthening the professional profile of future Bilingual Tourism graduates, consolidating their preparation to face the challenges of the tourism and hotel sector.
