Tracie May with Clase Azul at Vietnam Cocktail Festival 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn Friday, the stage was taken over with a charismatic live performance from Vietnam’s premier DJ and saxophone duo Omar and <\/strong><\/span>Pierre<\/strong>. The party continued Saturday with the contagious energy of DJ PIA.<\/span><\/p>\nInteractive Masterclasses and Exclusive Tasting Room<\/h3>\n For spirits connoisseurs the festival also offered a wealth of knowledge with 4 optional interactive masterclasses hosted per day, where industry experts from Lady Tri\u1ec7u, Bruichladdich, Jose Cuervo, Highland Park<\/strong> and L\u00fd Gia Vi\u00ean<\/strong> shared their craft and insights with eager participants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nTracie May with Michelin Star Chef:Owner of A\u0306na\u0306n Saigon Peter Cu\u031bo\u031b\u0300ng Franklin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLuxury spirits aficionados could enhance their experience further and purchase tickets to enter the event\u2019s Exclusive Room, featuring personalized tastings from 8 of the world\u2019s super and ultra-premium brands, with a combined retail price of over 600 Million VND.<\/span><\/p>\nCompetitive Spirit<\/h3>\n One of the highlights of the festival was the highly anticipated Best Cocktail, Best Bartender and Best Brand Competitions with guests encouraged to vote for their favorites.<\/span><\/p>\nBartenders from across the country battled it out for top honors. <\/span><\/p>\nWith precision, flair, and a dash of showmanship, contestants dazzled spectators with their signature creations, showcasing the ingenuity and talent within Vietnam’s cocktail community.<\/span><\/p>\nShanky\u2019s Whip at Vietnam Cocktail 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn Saturday 15<\/span>th<\/span> June, the 2024 winners were announced: Mai Thanh Phong’s “Banh Mi Saigon” cocktail<\/strong>, made with Matusalem Rum, won Best Cocktail. <\/span><\/p>\nNguyen Tuan Cuong<\/strong>, who works at Yugen Bar and is sponsored by Shanky’s Whip, was named Best Bartender. Also, J\u00e4germeister was awarded Best Brand of the event.<\/span><\/p>\nCultural Fusion<\/h3>\n Beyond the cocktails themselves, the festival served as a social celebration of cultural fusion, from modern Vietnamese influences to global trends, the event highlighted the diverse tapestry of brands and the pioneering people shaping the country’s dynamic cocktail scene.<\/span><\/p>\nVietnam\u2019s Cocktail Revolution<\/b><\/p>\n
As the final glasses were raised and the last drops were savored, the Vietnam Cocktail Festival 2024 left an indelible mark on the hearts and palates of all those who attended. With its vibrant energy, innovative spirit, and unwavering passion for mixology, the festival has undoubtedly cemented its place as a must-attend event on the global cocktail calendar, promising even more excitement and inspiration in the years to come. <\/span><\/p>\nCheers to the next chapter of Vietnam’s cultural cocktail revolution!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAwards were announced on Saturday, June 15th, at 8 PM<\/span><\/p>\nBest Cocktail of the Event 2024<\/b><\/p>\n\nCocktail Name: B\u00e1nh M\u00ec S\u00e0i G\u00f2n<\/span><\/li>\nBartender Name: Mai Thanh Phong<\/span><\/li>\nBrand Name: Matusalem Rum<\/span><\/li>\nBar Name: Madam Kew Bar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBest Bartender of the Event 2024<\/b><\/p>\n\nBartender\u2019s Name: Nguyen Tuan Cuong<\/span><\/li>\nBrand Name: Shanky’s Whip<\/span><\/li>\nBar Name: Yugen Bar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBest Brand of the Event 2024<\/b><\/p>\n\nBrand Name: J\u00e4germeister<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nParticipating Brands:<\/b><\/p>\n\nLarge Exhibitors:<\/b> Lady Tri\u1ec7u, Jose Cuervo, Cointreau<\/span><\/li>\nMedium Exhibitors:<\/b> Bushmills, Naked Malt, Kaibutsu, 1800, Campari, RCR Crystalleria Italiana.<\/span><\/li>\nSmall Exhibitors:<\/b> Kurayoshi Matsui, Duncan taylor, Lark Distillery, Hangar 1 Vodka, Maestro Dobel, Bruichladdich Distillery Company, Passoa, The Botanist, No3 London Dry Gin, Dictador The Arthouse Spirit Brand, Colombian Gin, Stranger & Sons Gin, Fernet Branca, Espolon Tequila, Michter\u2019s, Shanky\u2019s Whip, Gran Centenario Tequila, J\u00e4germeister, The Kyoto, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Matusalem, Brookies Byron Gin, Ly Gia Vien, Torani, Fentimans, Mercantile.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nParticipating Bars (in collaboration with brands):<\/b><\/p>\n\nKraken x The Dot Bar<\/span><\/li>\nSexton x Dram Bar<\/span><\/li>\nWild Turkey x Lost Birds Bar<\/span><\/li>\nGlenrothes x Firkin Bar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMaster Classes:<\/b> Lady Trieu, Bruichladich, Jose Cuervo, Ly Gia Vien, Highland Park<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1000s of Cocktails enjoyed during Vietnam Cocktail Festival 2024 with magic, competition, celebration at iconic Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel. MC Petey Majik hosted the 2-day Vietnam Cocktail Festival 2024 June 14-15 celebrating with flavor, masterclasses, magic, competition.\u00a0 Tracie May captured it all. Photos courtesy of Nick Middleton @glam.foodbev\u00a0 A\u00a0 spectacular 2-day summer celebration, welcomed […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":29294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8236,8241,8240,8251,8239],"tags":[11341,11338,11339,11340,11337,11213,11336],"class_list":{"0":"post-29293","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-featured-posts","8":"category-food-drink","9":"category-global-adventure","10":"category-mixology","11":"category-more-stories","12":"category-wine-county","13":"tag-mai-thanh-phong","14":"tag-mc-petey-majik","15":"tag-mercantile-vietnam","16":"tag-nguyen-tuan-cuong","17":"tag-sheraton-saigon-grand-opera-hotel","18":"tag-tracie-may","19":"tag-vietnam-cocktail-festival-2024"},"yoast_head":"\n
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