WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE
THE ORDINARY TRANSFORMS INTO
THE EXTRAORDINARY, WHERE
THE MUNDANE IS LEFT BEHIND

Sip your way through Asia with signature
cocktails inspired by the oriental heritageof both Chef Akira Back and Mandarin
Oriental Hotel Group. This cocktail menu
pulls from the rich diversity of local
ingredients, beverage rituals and cultural
facts found across six countries.
The Asiatic approach continues throughthe menu, with a further selection ofcarefully curated classic cocktails.
Enhance your cocktail journey withbite-sized delights straight fromAkira Back restaurant.
3CHINA

4JAPAN7THAILAND

8INDONESIA

11KOREA

12MALAYSIA

15OUR CLASSICS

19NON ALCOHOLICC HINAGUANGZHOU’SBLOSSOMS
22A SPARKLING MEDLEY OFFLAVOURS, BURSTING WITHFLOWERS AND STONE FRUIT.
Discarded grape skin vodka
St. Germain

GOLDEN MONKEY
PAW

Lacto fermented peaches
Chrysanthemum & burdock bitter

20Agave

A BURST OF SHARPNESS AND
A HINT OF SMOKINESS.

Moët Chandon Impérial Brut NV
Guangzhou’s nickname as the“City of Flowers” stems from its
subtropical climate, dating backover 2000 years to the WesternHan Dynasty.

Pisco
Fair kumquat triple sec
Golden Monkey tea
LimeAgave
Lapsang
Golden Monkey tea, originatingfrom Fujian, is a renowned black tea
with a history dating back to theMing Dynasty. Its distinctive leaves,resembling monkey paws, add toits allure and charm.

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J APANEIKEI TEI
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A COFFEE PUNCHINESS WITHSPICED NOTES. REVITALISINGAND INVIGORATING.
Suntory Chita whisky

FAR FROM UJI

Hennessy VS cognac

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Mancino Kopi vermouth

A SWEET HARMONY OF
STRAWBERRY AND MATCHA.
SILKY SOFT ON THE PALATE.

Discarded roasted coffee
Green cardamom

Belvedere vodka

Kola

Mancino Bianco vermouth

In 1888, a notable shift occurredin Japan’s tea-drinking culture withthe opening of the first notable
Japanese coffee shop by Eikei Tei inTokyo’s Ueno district. Enchanted by
the cultural vibrancy of French cafes
whilst studying abroad, Tei sought
to replicate their style back home,inspiring the establishment ofseveral cafes around Tokyo.

Strawberry shrub
Green strawberry
Mah Kwan
Tia Maria matcha
Uji holds a prestigious positionin Japanese tea culture, renowned
for its production and distributionof green tea. With roots tracing
back to the early 11th century,
when green tea leaves were first
introduced from China, Uji becamea hub for cultivating matcha,
which gained popularity among
the nobility.

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MUAY THAI19
TROPICAL FLAVOURS, WITH AKICK OF GINGER TO REFRESH
AND REVIVE.
Discarded banana peel rum
Fair ginger liqueur
Lacto-fermented mango

SABAI SABAI

Pineapple juice

22LimeREVITALISING AND CITRUSYWITH A HERBAL DRYNESS AND
A HINT OF SPICE.

Martial art or cocktail?
Muay Thai is the national sport ofThailand, famous for its powerful
kicks. Just like the ancient sport,
this tropical cocktail packs a punch.

Two Drifters spiced pineapple rum
Lacto-fermented mango
Kalamansi
Chilli
Basil soda
Welcome to Thailand! ‘Sabai’translates to ‘cosy’ in English andis a common expression in Thai.
This drink invites you to get
comfortable and relax while
enjoying this refreshing cocktail.

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KACANGPEANUTFUL
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A BOLD, NUTTY AND SPICEDCANVAS WITH A SALTYSWEET FINISH.

JAVAPOLITAN

Suntory Toki whisky

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Peanut butter

BRIGHT AND ZESTY ON THE
PALATE AND BEAUTIFUL TOBEHOLD.

XO syrup
Soy sauce

Fair Organic quinoa vodka

Umami bitter

CointreauThis cocktail, inspired by the satay
sauce originating from Indonesian
street vendors on the island of Java,
offers a twist on the classic Old
Fashioned. Incorporating peanutbutter and a blend of sweet andumami flavours, it promises a uniqueand savoury drinking experience.

Clarified cranberry
LimeIndian spices
Butterfly pea tea
Our take on the classic Cosmopolitan,
this cocktail is inspired by the richdiversity of Indonesia, a countryconsisting of over 17,000 islands,
boasting more than 700 languages,
six different religions and hundredsof traditional belief systems as well as
cuisine influenced by India, China,
the Middle East and Europe.

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K O REA

HANOK
22A MULTI-LAYERED JOURNEY
WITH A SWEET AND DRY
CHARACTER.
Leegangju Soju
Hwangcha yellow tea liqueur
Yuzu

MAKGEOLLI COLADA

Salted caramel

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SPIRITUOUS AND DESSERTLIKE WITH A FIERCE SWEETFRAGRANCE.

Fever Tree soda water
A Hanok is a typical Korean house
where both tea and soju ceremoniescommonly take place. With thiscocktail, we invite you to follow
four rules to honour thesetreasured traditions:

Hwajo Soju
Makgeolli
Pistachio orgeat– Never serve soju to yourself

Strawberry– Hold the shot glass withboth hands

Coconut– Always drink your first glass in
one shot

Makgeolli is a Korean rice wine known
as nongju, or “farmer liquor” thanks to
its main ingredient and history as anenergising mid-morning refreshment
for farmworkers. This silky off white andlightly sparkling drink is the perfectingredient for this take on the classic
Puerto Rican cocktail.

– When drinking with a senior,
allow them to serve you11M AL AY SI A

PALOMA DI
DALAHUTANPALOMA IN THE
JUNGLE
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REFRESHINGLY TART AND
TROPICAL WITH A DASH OFSALINE. A REIMAGINING
OF A TWO CLASSICS.

TAMAN NEGARA
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Altos Blanco tequila

AN INDULGENT SPIRITFORWARD DRINK. FLORALAND HERBACEOUS.

Passion fruit Campari
Pink guava

Amazzoni gin

LimeRain Spirit

AgaveGreen Chartreuse

Smoke & oak

Hibiscus

Fusing the classic Paloma with one of
Malaysia’s most famous concoctions.
Coincidentally, a Paloma is also a typeof bird, although not typically foundin the jungle!

CitrusWormwood​Taman Negara is one of the oldest
rainforests in the world, existing
for around 130 million years andlikely to have been home todinosaurs. This multisensorial
cocktail experience will transport
you directly to Malaysia.

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O U R C LA S S IC SOUR
CLASSICSOMAKASE MARTINI
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YUMI GIMLETAN INTRIGUING MYSTERYWAITING TO UNFOLD.

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PERFECT FOR WHEN THE SUN
SHINES ON LONDON.

Your choice of Haku vodka orRoku gin, the rest is up to us.

Roku gin

Coined in the 1990s in Japan,‘Omakase’ means ‘I leave it up to you.’
Traditionally, it involves entrusting thechef, but here, it signifies placing yourcocktail experience in the expert

Yellow Chartreuse
Yuzu
Shiso

hands of our mixologist.

This Japanese take on the Gimlet,a British classic, is based on Yuzu (Yu)and Mint (Mi) cordial.

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OUR CL ASSI CS

AMARETTO SOUR

GOMA MARGARITA

2022

A MEETING OF SWEETAND SOUR.
Amaretto Disaronno

GIN & TEAA NUTTY AND SLIGHTLY
SMOKY TALE OF A COCKTAILTHAT DOES NOT REQUIREANY INTRODUCTION.

Umeshu22Altos Reposado tequila

Clarified cranberry

A SPIRITED CLASSIC INFUSEDWITH FLORAL NOTES.

Lost Explorer Espadin mezcalYuzu

Ki No Tea gin

Some people say it was born in the
USA and others say Italy, but in thisinstance, we present to you ourJapanese spin on the cult classic!

Song Cha sencha
Lemon
Rosemary
Fever Tree tonic water
Jasmine air
Everyone loves a Gin & Tonic but
have you ever tried a Gin & Tea?
A refreshing highball perfectly
showcasing our Anglo-Asian
heritage with the focus ongreen teas.

16Cointreau

MISO NEGRONI

Lime

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Chilli

INDULGENT AND FLAVOURFUL,STRONG AND BITTER SWEET.

Agave
SesameLondon No. 3
Campari

The history of the Margarita isshrouded in mystery and folklore
due to its numerous origin stories.
We just added a new story to themix with this Margarita originatingin Japan and brought to you in theheart of Mayfair.

Mancino Rosso vermouth
Miso
Walnut
Chocolate
What happens when you combine oneof the most popular cocktails in theworld with the celebrated Japanese
seasoning you get a Miso Negroni.

NO N A LC O HO LICNONALCOHOLICHORNBILL BIRD
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LUSCIOUS TROPICALBRIGHTNESS, WILD AND
REFRESHING.
Everleaf forest

KELIMUTUWELCOME TO
THAILAND

14ZESTY AND VIBRANT,WITH A SPICED FINISH.

14Pink guava

Everleaf mountain

DELIGHTFULLY CITRUSYAND HERBAL.

Lime

Clarified cranberryEverleaf marine

Agave

Lime

Kalamansi

Fever Tree soda water

Indian spices

Honey

Butterfly pea tea

Lime

Passion fruit

Standing tall amidst the avian
world, the Rhinoceros Hornbill
is a sight to behold. With its
contrasting black and whiteplumage, its visual appeal isundeniably enhanced by thestriking red-orange casqueadorning its head. Their ideal
environment is a mix of tropicaland subtropical climates, whichgave inspiration to this drink.

Chilli

Located in Mount Kelimutu
National Park there are threelakes sharing the name Kelimutu,
meaning “the boiling lake”,
which possess the power tochange colour. Watch to see
your drink change colourin front of you.

Basil sodaThis drink perfectly symbolises
Thailand with its unique blend of
local herbs and aromatic flavours.
What better way for travellers to delve
into the country’s vibrant culture thanwith this typical Thai drink.

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