How the concept of “The Cocktail Journey” came to be called back to the origin of how things in the universe are base on intersected and interconnected of forms and patterns. There are selected 13 sacred geometry forms the team has interpreted through myths and principles with distinguishes characters of 52 classic cocktails. Exclusively for you to experience a journey of origins through time. Almost like a testament to their style and a take on classics.
These entries are how I experienced “The Cocktail Journey” with Q&A. Some small details of garnishes or tweaks in recipes may vary per customer. Nonetheless, the team makes sure to pay great tribute to all the 52 classics with an abundance of research and experiment over the years.
Here’s some trivia time, If you pay close attention to the wall from the entrance, you will find small nameplates of cocktails going through years of creation.
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The Flower Of Life: The Mean of Reincarnation
Each flower has its cycle of life driven by nature and seasons for its reincarnation. Similar to drinks selected for this pattern. They are versatile and often pick by bartenders to give new variations.
9♠️ Manhattan, Manhattan, New York, 1860
Who: Attapon De-Silva (B)
Spirits and others: Rittenhouse Rye, Carpano Antica Formula
Ingredient: Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Maraschino Cherry
Method: Stirred
Glass: Martini
Words: Lead with sour fruity that coat your mouth with a sweet dry and somewhat a bit peppery banana then closure that slowly fades off.
9♥️ De La Louisiane, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1881
Who: Vipop Jinaphan (Tor)
Spirits and others: Bulleit Rye, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, Absente, Punt e Mes
Ingredient: Peychaud’s Bitters
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Method: Stirred
Glass: Highball
Words: The Absente and Lemon take the lead. Followed by Bénédictine D.O.M that well blends as a light mouthfeel almost a decoy before a flash hit of herbaceous and Absente.
9♦️ Southside, Long Island, New York, 1890
Who: Attapon De-Silva (B)
Spirits and others: Hendrick’s Gin
Ingredient: Fresh Lime Juice, Mint Leaves (France) Simple Syrup, Citric Acid, Stevia Sugar
Garnish: Ming Sprig
Method: Shaken
Glass: Martini
Words: A pale green cooly mint that strangely light in body but delivers a punch of sweet, a bit bitter of lime and a big scratch of sour. The almost heavy aftertaste was kind of there for a moment, but it was a refreshing pinch.
9♣️ Bobby Burns, London, England, 1990
Who: Vipop Jinaphan (Tor)
Spirits and others: Mars Shinshu Iwai Tradition, Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Bénédictine D.O.M. Liqueur, Punt e Mes, Mancino Rosso Amaranto Vermouth
Ingredient: –
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Method: Stirred
Glass: Highball
Words: It was a light lemon and soothing brown sugar like taste. Later swell into a glazed cherry with a small hint of bitterness and lengthy fresh wooden notes.
