These are the names to know if you're out hunting for a mean cocktail
Bartending and cocktail crafting are an art. What looks like a simple mix and stir of liqueurs and juices is actually a form of chemistry that takes time and patience to master. On the occasion of World Bartender Day (February 24), we have listed down eight mixologists to know in Kuala Lumpur.
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1. Joel Poon of Reka Bar
As one of the bartenders at the post-modern flavour lab Reka Bar, Poon designs some of the most unconventional and well-balanced cocktails this city has to offer.
"My motto is live well, laugh often, love much," he quips.
Signature Cocktail
When asked about this, Poon just says: "The next drink I’ll be making for you!" Still, we have a soft spot for his Malay-Sian Rose, which is seasonal.
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