Flower cocktail menu inspired by ‘The City of Flowers’ launched in Guangzhou
Guangzhou, the City of Flowers enjoys fresh blooms year-round which has given rise to its Chinese nickname “Huacheng”. Inspired by The City of Flowers, Tian Bar has created a new standard in hand-crafted cocktails, each of the 15 new cocktail creations, including 3 mocktails, featuring an exotic blend of flower-themed ingredients.
Head Bartender Antonio (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
Head Bartender Antonio, in collaboration with Hope & Sesame – the No. 36 of Best 50 Asian Bars, has created this flower-centric cocktail menu 2.0, which will take you on a multi-sensory journey of fusion flavors and visual indulgence. “In this second edition of the “flower” menu, we aim to explore various techniques while extracting our ingredients from flowers. Let it be tinctures, bitters, infusion or fragrances – the natural beauty and elegance of flowers brings us joy and pleasure, which heightens the cocktail experience,” Antonio explains.
Galangal Flower (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
This new floral cocktail menu includes four series (Sweet Floral, Sour, Spirit Forwards and Floral) and with each series are three cocktail options. Galangal Flowers, one of the signature cocktails from the Sweet selection, includes Galangal infused Flor de Cana 4 years old rum, Lemongrass Mancino Bianco Vermouth, Nordes Gin and aromatic coconut cream and Pandan to reinforce its depth of flavors.
Sakura (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
The Sakura is a stronger cocktail from the Spirit Forwards selection, which combines Monkey 47 Gin infused with Sakura & Butterfly-pea, with enhanced nuttiness from a salted plum, and Mancino Sakura Vermouth.
Osmanthus (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
Osmanthus, a very popular cocktail, in the previous Flower Menu, remains in the 2.0 Menu. Antonio has created a method to extract the taste and aroma from the flowers. He mixes the Monkey 47 Gin with Osmanthus flowers, peach liqueur, Oolong tea. He then clarifies the mixture with yoghurt in order to create a soft and creamy flavor. The purple-colored mixed liquid is filled in a distinctively shaped glass. The highlight from the Floral selection is Violette, a floral Martini made with a blend of Rooibos tea, distilled vodka, lavender bitters Homemade Violette Liqueur, and Mancino Secco Vermouth. The purple-colored mixed liquid is filled in a distinctively shaped glass. The highlight from the Floral selection is Violette, a floral Martini made with a blend of Rooibos tea distilled vodka, lavender bitters Homemade Violette Liqueur, and Mancino Secco Vermouth.
Violette (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
Located on the 99th floor of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, Tian Bar offers a spectacular view of the city skyline. Cut from a single piece of rare multicoloured agate, the bar serves as an excellent conversation-starter at the cocktail lounge. Tian Bar offers up to 100 beverage choices including selected wines, premium champagne and crafted cocktails. Settle in for an evening of drinks, music, and stunning night views.
Tuna Tartare with Edible Flowers, Crystal Bread, Kaluga Siberian Caviar (Photo provided to Newsgd.com)
Known as Miao Qian Bing Shi (庙前冰室), Hope & Sesame opened in February 2016 is the first speakeasy cocktail bar in Guangzhou. Tucked away behind a traditional Cantonese cafe in the quaint neighborhood of Dongshankou, the bar is a unique testing ground for cocktail innovation. From liquid clarification and exploration of different ice to sous-vide infusions and distillation, guest will discover a wide repertoire of techniques that ultimately, perfect the drink. Behind another secret door within Hope & Sesame, there is the iconic “The Jazz Room”, a salon with passionate jazz players congregating nightly to perform lively tunes, and a true sanctuary even for the most discerned jazz enthusiasts.
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