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Articles on pricing, planning and cocktail recipes — written by bartenders and event planners.
Vietnamese egg coffee: Hanoi origins (1946) & how to make it at home (suggested recipe)
Egg coffee — a Hanoi coffee icon said to have been created in 1946 at Café Giảng. How to whip a smooth, non-eggy egg-yolk cream, with tables for quantities, a comparison and troubleshooting. Alcohol-free.
bartender.com.vn · 13/07/2026
How to build a party drinks menu: a formula by headcount & budget
A solid party drinks menu needs 6–8 items across four groups (welcome, signature, non-alcoholic, coffee/tea) and 2–3 glasses per guest. An A–Z guide plus 3 tables: quantities by headcount, ingredients per glass vs party, and a comparison of three menu tiers by budget.
bartender.com.vn · 08/07/2026
Passion Fruit Mint Italian Soda: A Refreshing Alcohol-Free Party Mocktail
Passion fruit mint Italian soda recipe (alcohol-free): ingredients, syrup ratios, a 5-step method, a cream-soda twist and pro tips for events and mobile bars. Safe for all ages.
Pinkybee · 06/07/2026
Salted Cream Cacao: a rich cocoa drink with a salted cream top (non-alcoholic)
Salted cream cacao is a warm or iced cocoa drink topped with a rich, lightly salted whipped cream — completely alcohol-free. A guide to ingredients, step-by-step method, variations and how to serve it at parties and events.
Pinkybee · 29/06/2026
How to Make Winter Melon Tea: A Cooling, Café-Style Drink at Home
Winter melon tea is a NON-alcoholic drink simmered from mature winter melon — cooling, gently sweet and refreshing. Learn the authentic method, storage tips and how to serve it at events.
Pinkybee · 29/06/2026
Fermented Passion Fruit Beer: How to Brew It at Home & How to Enjoy It
Passion fruit beer is a lightly fermented passion fruit drink with natural fizz and a sweet-tart tropical flavour. Here's how to brew it safely at home, keep the alcohol in check, and serve it at a party.
Pinkybee · 29/06/2026
Coconut Water Mocktail: 1 Refreshing Alcohol-Free Recipe
A coconut water mocktail is an alcohol-free drink from fresh coconut water, fruit and mint, cool and safe for everyone, even drivers, kids and moms-to-be.
Pinkybee · 25/06/2026
Drinks for World Cup 2026 season: smart picks
A roundup of non-alcoholic drinks for your World Cup 2026 watch party: refreshing coolers, stay-awake picks for late kick-offs, and how to serve a crowd.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Pandan Milk (Sâm Dứa Sữa) — A Refreshing Vietnamese Drink
Pandan milk (sâm dứa sữa) is a cool, non-alcoholic green drink made from fresh pandan leaves or pandan syrup with condensed and fresh milk. Easy to make at home, just as good as a cafe.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Vietnamese Salted Coffee at Home
Salted coffee is Vietnamese drip coffee topped with a creamy, lightly salted cream foam. Quick recipe: whip cream with salt and condensed milk, pour over iced coffee. Balance is the secret.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How Gold Prices Ripple Into the Cost of Your Drink
Rising gold prices signal inflation and macro uncertainty, pushing up the cost of ingredients, labour and logistics while reshaping how people spend, which indirectly lifts drink prices.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Fresh Orange Juice at Home (No Bitter Taste)
Fresh orange juice turns bitter because of the oils in the peel. Squeeze gently, peel off the green skin and add a pinch of salt for a smooth, sweet glass at home.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Salted Plum Calamansi Tea (Tra Tac Xi Muoi)
Salted plum calamansi tea made right: brew 30g tea 3-5 min, add 2 calamansi, 2 salted plums, 30ml syrup. Sour-salty-sweet, alcohol free, easy at home.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Fresh Milk Cacao: Smooth, Creamy Recipe at Home
Make silky fresh milk cacao with 10g cacao powder dissolved in warm water at 70-80C, then sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened fresh milk. Shake well and enjoy, no lumps.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Pennywort Mung Bean Coconut Drink (No-Alcohol Recipe)
Learn how to make pennywort mung bean coconut drink at home: strain well, serve fresh for a smooth, no-separation, fully non-alcoholic glass.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Peach Orange Lemongrass Tea (Tra Dao Cam Sa)
Restaurant-grade peach orange lemongrass tea = steep tea at 80-90°C, use sweet oranges, shake 10-15s. An easy alcohol-free recipe you can make at home.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Thai Green Milk Tea at Home (Authentic Recipe)
Thai green milk tea blends strongly brewed Thai green tea with milk and ice. Learn the ingredients, step-by-step method and pro tips for an authentic shop-style taste at home.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Pineapple Sugarcane Juice at Home
Pineapple sugarcane juice blends fresh sugarcane juice with ripe pineapple for a sweet, lightly tangy and very refreshing drink. Get the step-by-step alcohol-free recipe here.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make a Matcha Latte: Easy Cafe-Style Recipe
A matcha latte is green tea powder whisked with milk. Sift the powder, use water at 75-80C and whisk to a smooth foam for a cafe-style latte, hot or iced, alcohol-free.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá) at Home
How to make Vietnamese iced coffee: brew 25g coffee in a phin, bloom 20ml then pour 50ml, add 2 spoons of condensed milk, stir and serve over ice.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Sugarcane Passion Fruit Juice: Easy Refreshing Recipe
Sugarcane passion fruit juice is easy: mix ~180ml sugarcane juice with 1-2 passion fruits, add ice for a cool sweet-tangy drink better than the shop version.
Pinkybee · 24/06/2026
How to Make Thai Red Milk Tea at Home (Recipe & Ratios)
Thai red milk tea is a creamy, fragrant red-orange drink made from Thai red tea. Steep the tea strong, strain, add condensed and fresh milk (or creamer) plus sugar, stir, then pour over ice with pearls.
Pinkybee · 18/06/2026
Mocktails: the favourite drink at events
Mocktails are non-alcoholic drinks made in the cocktail style, with eye-catching colours and an appeal to every guest, including children. Here is why mocktails are a favourite choice at modern events.
Băng Tâm · 18/06/2026
Hiring an event bartender: a mark of class and attention to detail
A beautiful bar, refined cocktails and professional service make your party polished and upscale. Here is why you should hire a bartender for your event, and which occasions are the best fit.
Băng Tâm · 18/06/2026
Rooftop birthday party: 6 important considerations
A rooftop setup is completely different from indoors — here are 6 things to check.
Hoàng Tuấn Kiệt · 10/04/2025
Cocktail hour checklist: 30, 60, 90 minutes
How to plan a cocktail hour based on its length and guest count.
Trần Minh Khoa · 08/05/2025
Year-end party for 50/100/200 staff: budget & menu
A guide to planning a year-end party by company size.
Cao Mỹ Linh · 17/04/2025
Wedding Signature Cocktails: 10 Concept Ideas (With Non-Alcoholic Versions)
A wedding signature cocktail is a bespoke drink designed around the couple's story and party concept. This guide shares 10 ideas inspired by Vietnamese flavors, with non-alcoholic versions for every guest and how to book a mobile bar through bartender.com.vn.
Lý Trường Sơn · 01/05/2025
How to estimate guest drink consumption for an event
A formula for cocktails per guest based on event length.
Phạm Thu Hà · 13/03/2025
A Phu Quoc bartender for a destination wedding
Logistics & menu for a Phu Quoc destination wedding.
Bùi Hữu Nam · 20/03/2025
Mobile bar costs at 5M, 10M, 30M: a detailed breakdown
Comparing the three mobile bar tiers and when each is worth the investment.
Phạm Thu Hà · 15/05/2025
A Da Nang bartender for a beachfront wedding
Setting up bartender service for a destination wedding in Da Nang.
Nguyễn Hoàng Vũ · 27/03/2025
Hiring a bartender in Thao Dien & Phu My Hung (villa/condo)
A guide to booking a bartender for high-end villas and condos in Ho Chi Minh City.
Lê Phương Anh · 03/04/2025
Bartender vs mixologist vs flair: what is the difference?
Three terms that are often confused — when should you choose which?
Phạm Thu Hà · 24/04/2025