![]() ![]() It is really about getting down to the core of the taste at its most authentic self. At the moment, I am in the process of experimenting with the flavours of cedarwood and how I can infuse its fragrant, smoky elements into a new cocktail. If I apply this term to mixology, walking the different streets in the city is like exploring a kaleidoscope of flavours and ingredients in my cocktails. Whenever I travel, I like to walk on the streets and discover new avenues outside of my ordinary day-to-day life. How do you think you fit into the term”Urban Explorer”?Īn urban explorer is someone who enjoys trying something new, exploring different avenues that will lead him or her to new horizons. I knew I wanted to do something like this but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be where I am right now. Back in the day, the term “mixologist” did not exist the staff behind the bar creating the drinks were simply called bartenders. After acquiring more experience in this field, starting other business ventures, and exploring the various tastes of the world, I opened Quinary. For the concept of Quinary, I wanted to focus on cocktail culture in Hong Kong and deliver a multi-sensory mixology experience to our guests, with unique and quality ingredients. In that instance, I knew I wanted to be a bartender! I worked as a waiter there for a few years before moving up to a bartender position for 2 years. I remember observing the bartenders concocting drinks for guests and how cool they looked juggling beer bottles. I have been working in the F&B industry for more than 23 years now! I studied in hospitality and at the age of 19, my first job was a waiter at Planet Hollywood, a Hollywood-inspired themed restaurant in Hong Kong. How did you first get involved in the world of mixology? I am Antonio Lai, mixologist and Co-founder of Tastings Group, a Restaurant & Bar group of 6 award-winning venues which include VEA, The Envoy, Origin, Quinary, Room 309 and Draft Land – that focuses on cocktail bars. Mixologist Extraordinaire & Co-founder of Tastings GroupĬould you please introduce yourself to our guests? If I apply this term to mixology, walking the different streets in the city is like exploring a kaleidoscope of flavours and ingredients in my cocktails.” “An urban explorer is someone who enjoys trying something new, exploring different avenues that will lead him or her to new horizons.
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