Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen debuts collaboration with Baccarat

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen and French luxury lifestyle brand Baccarat are collaborating for the first time to launch a themed series of cocktails at MO Bar, the hotel's 79th-floor penthouse bar, through March 31. With creative inspiration and the radiant brilliance of crystals, fused with the bar's vintage-chic, industrial-inspired design, the cocktail series invites guests to enjoy the glamorous city skyline at night.

As part of Baccarat's cocktail world tour, this collaboration with Mandarin Oriental is also the first link-up between Singapore and Shenzhen, witnessing elaborate cocktails made by professional bartenders from both MO Bars. Tiger Chang, director of beverage at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, and Charlie Kim, bar manager at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, have teamed up to design four cocktails to be served for a limited time, all of which are served in dazzling Baccarat crystal barware.

The four cocktails are:

Disaronno Expectations: A tropical yet smoky expression, the Disaronno Expectations blends the flavors of mezcal with almond in amaretto liqueur. The acidity of verjuice softens the sweetness and enhances its smoky finish. The cloudy drink is a perfect finish to a long day, surprising you with each sip.

Insomniac: Get an adrenaline rush from the caffeine in this cocktail. Lightly flavored with floral osmanthus from rum, then enhanced with notes of chocolate, Insomniac is a cool drink ready to toast to the sunrise.

Blue Manhattan: A classic Manhattan done with a twist – using the oaky finish of Hinoki Bitters is a bittersweet cocktail that emanates warm notes of raisin, balanced by the aroma of sweet fruit from the sweet vermouth.

Walker Sour: The creamy concoction is a sweet and sour balance of dreams and passions reflected in one. Lime notes bring harmony to the Black Label whisky blend of vanilla, honey, and rose petals. Is it a dessert? Is it a cocktail? Why not both, one asks. Take time to decide which it is as you sip from the curves of the Vega Martini.

With a history dating back to 1764, Baccarat draws its luminosity from the passion of artisans back in the day. Using the four elements of nature – air, earth, fire, and water, their craftsmanship perfected a crystal of unparalleled beauty and purity. It is this mastery of their handiwork and technique that has won Baccarat numerous awards in the past 260 years while innovating to hone their expertise.