🐼 x🍹Baijiu Cocktail 007: Season of Baijiu 白酒季 + Baijiu Podcast
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(Amsterdam, June 21, 2024) — Following a Baijiu masterclass for the Dutch Cocktail Association and local Dutch spirit vendors, Hans Ngo Wurfbain of P.A.N.D.A B.V. participated in a podcast recording titled "Baijiu Special with Hans Ngo" at Isaac Academy in Diemen Zuid on June 21, 2024.
The event was hosted by Isaac Academy's CEO, Misja Vorstermans, who demonstrated a cocktail made with Shuntun Baijiu. Misja, with his extensive bartending experience and innovative spirit, provided a sensory delight for the audience, combining visual appeal with exquisite taste.
Isaac Academy is renowned for its passion and professionalism, having trained and educated over 11,000 bartenders, service staff, hosts, managers, and bar owners across Europe. Their teaching philosophy blends inspiration, motivation, knowledge, and enjoyment, aiming to cultivate lifelong learning and potential in their students through a balanced mix of theory and hands-on practice. This approach has established Isaac Academy as one of Europe's most respected bartending schools, with a training team boasting over 40 years of rich experience.
Misja Vorstermans started working at his sister's bar at the age of 15 and gradually became a full-time bartender, earning numerous accolades in various bars and cocktail competitions. As the owner of Isaac Academy, he now combines his skills and passion to provide high-quality training to the new generation of bartenders.
During the recording, Hans Ngo Wurfbain, accompanied by his brother Michiel Wurfbain, shared his profound knowledge and insights on Baijiu with the audience. He expressed his honor in being able to share his experiences in such a passionate and professional environment.
Another key figure at Isaac Academy is Fjalar Goud, who began his career as a technical engineer at Porsche Germany's R&D department before shifting to open his own cocktail bar. As the inventor of Collins Bar Systems and a 2012 World Class World Finalist, Fjalar combined his technical background with bartending expertise to create outstanding custom-made cocktail stations. He now owns two companies: ISAAC Company and Collins Barsystems, focusing on innovation and strategic development in the hospitality industry.
In the end, Hans Ngo Wurfbain expressed his gratitude for Isaac Academy's warm invitation and the opportunity to share Chinese Baijiu with European spirits enthusiasts. He stated that this podcast recording adds significant value to Baijiu's journey into the international market. This event marks the first time in history that a European professional institution has invited a Chinese Baijiu maker and national-level sommelier to conduct an English-language knowledge-sharing session for a European audience.
🐼 Baijiu Cocktail 007: Season of Baijiu
Creator: Misje Vorstermans
Recipe:
- Shuntun Baijiu 30ml
- Lemon juice 20ml
- Honey syrup 10ml
- Creme de Mure 15ml (blackberry liqueur)
- Garnish: one blackberry
Features:
As the head of a professional cocktail training institution, Misje not only emphasizes the balance of flavors in cocktail recipes but also ensures that the ingredients are easily accessible. Shuntun Baijiu, a typical strong-aroma Baijiu, has intense tropical fruit notes. The acidity of the lemon juice and the sweetness of the honey syrup perfectly balance the original sharpness of the Baijiu. The addition of blackberry liqueur creates a sensation reminiscent of summer sunshine.