The Classic Martini
This simple yet elegant beauty is one cocktail that every good bartender should master. A classy choice, the classic Martini has had cocktail connoisseurs around the world fascinated for centuries. Today, a wide range of commercial drinks are often referred to as Martinis, but the true version is a simple mix of gin and dry vermouth, with either an...
The Negroni
The Godfather of classic cocktails, the Italian-born Negroni is today one of the world’s most indispensable tipples. It is often seen as a man’s drink; a serious drink; a drink only for those that truly appreciate the simplicity of a great tasting cocktail. But however you take it, a Negroni is of equal parts sweet and sour, and it...
The Margarita Glass
A variant of the Coupe, the classic Margarita glass sees a double-bowled shape that makes it great for packing with ice or a frozen Margarita. The large circumference of the rim also makes it easy to line with salt, sugar or to hold a lime wedge. Able to house longer drinks thanks to its greater size, the Margarita glass allows...
The Collins and the Highball
The Collins and the Highball are rather similar glasses, with the only differing aspect being the slight shape change close to the bottom of the glass. This change in shape doesn’t necessarily alter the way the drink is enjoyed, so the two can be interchanged without affecting the cocktail. Typically, the glasses are used for drinks built in the glass...
The Old-Fashioned
At the opposite end of the scale to the Highball is the Old-Fashioned glass, also known as a Lowball, Rocks or Tumbler glass. This smaller and squatter cousin features a thick bottom to help maintain the temperature of its contents, which is often served “on the rocks”. It is also used for cocktails built without a shaker or mixing...
The Coupe
Originally created for fizz (although the shape means the effervescence eventually evaporates) the Coupe cocktail glass is similar to the Martini glass in the sense that it is often used for short, straight up drinks. The biggest swaying factor for using the Coupe over the Martini glass though, is that it brings a much welcomed stability compared to its...
The Classic Martini Glass
The iconic cocktail glass. With its slim stem and wide, conical bowl, this type of glass is typically used for shaken or stirred “straight up” drinks. The shape of the bowl is designed to filter the drink direct to the taste-sensitive tip of the tongue, while the aromas of the mixture are centred straight towards your nose. The best way...
The King of the Wines
Fiorenzo Dogliani of the Beni di Batasiolo Winery Exquisite Taste: The Beni di Batasiolo winery has been in the Dogliani family since 1978 – how did it come about? It was my Grandfather who first introduced our family to wine making in the 1950s. He owned a small winery on a very small property, so in 1978, we decided to expand. We...
Explore the Vineyards
Cerequio Planted with Nebbiolo grapes selected from one of the most historical vineyards in the Barolo region, Cerequio is located in the town of La Morra and its slopes face south to southeast, reaching an altitude of 350m above sea level. Due to this ideal exposition, as well as the typical soil of the Langhe hills, the grapes from Cerequio...
Thierry Le Queau
Cooking Harmoniously with Nature Well known for his admirable work ethic and unending passion for locally grown food, Chef Thierry Le Queau creates good, honest food at Mandarin Oriental Jakarta’s famed dining spots. Chef Thierry believes that understanding each ingredient and showing respect for fresh food will always result in distinctive, innovative creations. Chef Thierry began his career as an apprentice at...
