Cover Tatler Dining Malaysia presents its first ever Cocktail Festival (Photo: Rizuan Sha)
Tatler Dining Malaysia presents its first ever Cocktail Festival (Photo: Rizuan Sha)
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Here’s what went down at the exciting two-day boozy extravaganza
Tatler Dining Malaysia’s very first Cocktail Festival was held over two evenings at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. The open-air courtyard was transformed for the evening in line with our theme, Neon Nights Nostalgia.
We brought together six of Malaysia and Singapore’s best bartenders for the one-of-a-kind weekend, who created custom cocktails for the event.
Jon Lee from Penrose KL, Angel Ng Ji from Triptyk, Affie Adut from Here & Now, Desiree Jane from Sago House, Isz Valentino from The Dragon Chamber, and He Xin from Mama Diam each had a booth where they expertly crafted the bespoke liberations.
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On pour was Hi Piña from Affie Adut, Mr Wong’s Last Call from Angel Ng Ji, Poire Belle from Jon Lee, Emerald Fizz from He Xin, Banana Royale from Isz Valentino, and Ba Kwa Manhattan from Desiree Jane.
Triptyk’s Angel Ng Ji
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Other than the six signature cocktails, guests were able to purchase and savour drinks from our partners at Bombay Sapphire, Chivas Regal, Dewar’s, Hennessy, Johnnie Walker, Martell, Monkey 47, Roku Gin, Suntory Whisky, and Tanqueray. Still and sparkling water was also on pour from Spritzer, and cocktails from Vertigo were also popular amongst guests.
Tanqueray
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Each partner worked with their esteemed partners or selected bars such as Rimbar KL, Frank’s Bar, and Remedy Cocktail Bar, who each crafted three creative cocktails.
Dennis Yin and Eric Lau Lofstedt
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Guests indulged in an array of delectable treats courtesy of Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur, from fish tacos and mini Wagyu burgers to crispy wild mushroom arancini and an assortment of satay, perfectly complementing the diverse selection of drinks.
Local DJs played throwbacks from the 80s and 90s
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Flair bartender Sham Barpro wowed the audience with an impressive performance, skilfully shaking and throwing cocktails while local DJ J One played throwbacks from the ’80s and ’90s. The vibrant music and entertainment infused the air with an electric energy, transforming the inaugural Cocktail Festival into an unforgettable experience.
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Credits
Photography: Fady Fox Photography
Photography Assistant: Rizuan Sha
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
