Asia’s Leading Mixologists Unite at MGM COTAI for Two Nights Only
Bar Patuá welcomes back its Traveler’s Whisper guest mixologist series on July 27 and 29, featuring acclaimed bartenders from Taiwan, China, and Seoul in South Korea, whose bars have been recognized by the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
On July 27, The Traveler’s Whisper at Bar Patuá: Letter #6 will take place under the theme “Formosa Medley”. Head bartenders from four Taiwanese acclaimed bars including Vender, To Infinity and Beyond, The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner and MALTAIL will join forces at Bar Patuá for a masterful showcase of Taiwanese cocktail flavors.
On July 27, The Traveler’s Whisper at Bar Patuá: Letter #6 will take place under the theme “Formosa Medley”. Head bartenders from four Taiwanese acclaimed bars including Vender, To Infinity and Beyond, The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner and MALTAIL will join forces at Bar Patuá for a masterful showcase of Taiwanese cocktail flavors.
On July 27, The Traveler’s Whisper at Bar Patuá: Letter #6 will take place under the theme “Formosa Medley”. Head bartenders from four Taiwanese acclaimed bars including Vender, To Infinity and Beyond, The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner and MALTAIL will join forces at Bar Patuá for a masterful showcase of Taiwanese cocktail flavors.
On July 27, The Traveler’s Whisper at Bar Patuá: Letter #6 will take place under the theme “Formosa Medley”. Head bartenders from four Taiwanese acclaimed bars including Vender, To Infinity and Beyond, The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner and MALTAIL will join forces at Bar Patuá for a masterful showcase of Taiwanese cocktail flavors.
On July 29, Bar Patuá will host a one-night-only guest shift by Byungjin Lim and Yeonghwi Yun (Hwi) of Seoul’s Bar Cham (참Cham), bringing the distinctive flavors and creativity of Korea’s contemporary cocktail culture to Macau.
On July 29, Bar Patuá will host a one-night-only guest shift by Byungjin Lim and Yeonghwi Yun (Hwi) of Seoul’s Bar Cham (참Cham), bringing the distinctive flavors and creativity of Korea’s contemporary cocktail culture to Macau.
Inspired by the cultural narratives of East and West, Bar Patuá at MGM COTAI is a refined sanctuary where travelers, stories and cultures converge. Through thoughtfully crafted cocktails, it sets the stage for memorable moments and connections. Bar Patuá welcomes back its Traveler’s Whisper guest mixologist series on July 27 and 29, featuring acclaimed bartenders from Taiwan, China, and Seoul in South Korea, whose bars have been recognized by the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. The series invites guests to discover the flavors, creativity, and cultural narratives rooted in their local cultures and traditions to Macau through their innovative cocktails.
July 27: Formosa Medley
On July 27, The Traveler’s Whisper at Bar Patuá: Letter #6 will take place under the theme of “Formosa Medley”. For one night only, representatives and head bartenders from four acclaimed bars across Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan will join forces at Bar Patuá for a masterful showcase of Taiwanese cocktails. The lineup includes Summer Chen, co-founder of Vender, ranked No. 20 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, renowned for reimagining classic cocktails through the distinctive use of Southeast Asian spices; Mars Chang, founder of To Infinity and Beyond, ranked No. 41, seamlessly blends sci-fi aesthetics with scientific mixology to create innovative, multi-sensory cocktails. Nono Yu, co-founder of The Han-Jia Pairing Dinner, ranked No. 59, transforms rare local Tainan ingredients into cocktails that evoke the rich terroir and charm of the area, and Juliette Lai, manager of MALTAIL, ranked No. 75, who puts single malt whisky at the heart of her creations, showcasing its versatility through innovative and contemporary flavor combinations. This lineup brings their signature flavor philosophies to Macau with a vibrant tour of the island’s rich regional characteristics.
July 29: Guest Shift by Bar Cham
On July 29, Bar Patuá will welcome founder and head mixologists Byungjin Lim and Yeonghwi Yun (Hwi) from Seoul’s Bar Cham (참Cham), ranked No. 6 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 for its sixth consecutive year and No. 53 on The World’s 50 Best Bars. They will present an exclusive three-cocktail menu crafted with traditional Korean spirits and whisky, alongside regional ingredients and cultural inspirations. This one-night-only guest shift offers a refined liquid tour of Korea's unique terroir and heritage, while showcasing the distinctive creativity and craftsmanship that define Seoul’s contemporary cocktail scene.
The two guest mixologist nights will take place on July 27 and July 29, starting from 9pm. With limited seating available, cocktail enthusiasts are encouraged to reserve early to secure their place for these exclusive evenings. For inquiries, please call: (853) 8802 3888 or visit www.mgm.mo.
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About MGM COTAI
Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.
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