Shangri La mixologists craft floral cocktails across four cities
From Hong Kong to Paris, Shangri La's bars explore the delicate interplay of blooms, fruit and botanicals in a new collection of artfully composed spirits.
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Petals suspended in ice, florals layered beneath premium spirits, botanicals catching the light as they unfold across the rim of a glass. Shangri La’s mixologists have turned to the garden to compose a collection of cocktails that move beyond the conventional towards something more considered, more deliberately expressive.
The collection explores what happens when florals, fruit and botanicals meet premium spirits and thoughtful technique. Each drink carries its own character. At Island Shangri La in Hong Kong, a coral aperitif arrives chilled and crowned with magenta petals, its cut crystal vessel echoing the delicate dance of the botanicals it holds. At Shangri La Tokyo, pale liquid sits studded with tender herbs and edible flowers, pale green stems emerging from white blooms arranged like a contemplative still life. The Shard in London offers a golden composition, warm as afternoon light through leaves, garnished with a single grass blade that speaks to simplicity and restraint.
What distinguishes these creations is the restraint evident in each one. Rather than competing florals tumbled together, the mixologists have embraced balance: a single note of rose or lavender, a whisper of bergamot, the subtle green of fresh herbs cut that morning. The glassware itself becomes part of the expression, from vintage cut crystal to contemporary wine vessels that allow the colour and clarity of each drink to speak first.
These cocktails reflect Shangri La’s broader approach to hospitality, where every detail carries intention. Premium spirits form the foundation, but it is the layering of complementary notes, the careful choice of each garnish, and the understanding of how florals should evolve on the palate that distinguishes the collection. Each bar has interpreted the theme according to its own aesthetic and setting, from the island serenity of Hong Kong to the refined minimalism of Tokyo and the contemporary elegance of London.
The collection is available at Island Shangri La Hong Kong, Shangri La Tokyo, Shangri La at The Shard London and Shangri La Paris.
Imagery courtesy of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts (@shangrilahotels).
