Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey of mixology at W Macau – Studio City, the ultimate destination for unparalleled surprises and new taste experiences. W Macau – Studio City’s destination bar, Blind Tiger, and its main bar, Living Room, are thrilled to announce a series of exciting mixologist collaborations throughout 2024. Every month, the two bars will take turns to welcome guest mixologists from Macau and around the globe, inviting them to create special limited-edition libations at W Macau – Studio City. These collaborations have been curated to bring fresh perspectives and create unforgettable experiences for guests, allowing them to explore the city’s diverse landscape through the hotel’s distinctive cross-cultural beverage and food offerings.
W Macau – Studio City’s World Tour of Flavors
At W Macau – Studio City, mixology takes center stage throughout 2024, with a sensorial journey that blends unforgettable local and global mixology delights. At Blind Tiger during odd-numbered months, esteemed global mixologists will showcase their craft against different creations from the hotel’s Head Mixologist, Samio Choi, delivering ingenuity with local twists and a fusion of flavors and techniques from around the world. During even-numbered months, Living Room will shine the spotlight on emerging local mixologists, as well as W Macau – Studio City’s very own skilled team of mixologists, offering innovative creations that celebrate Macau’s vibrant cocktail culture, and serving as a platform to showcase the exceptional talents of the city’s beverage industry.
This month, from May 17 to 18, at 9PM, Blind Tiger will be hosting an exclusive event ‘Blind Tiger X Plantation Rum – MIXO Night’, where Samio will be joined by guest mixologist, Christyne Lee to craft exclusive cocktails infused with the rich flavors of Plantation Rum. Christyne is the Head Bartender of Singapore’s Tess Bar & Kitchen and one of today’s most accomplished female mixologists. With a knack for creating crowd-pleasing classics with a modern interpretation, Christyne has garnered many achievements including the World Gourmet Summit Singapore Mixologist of the Year in 2022, and she has also won The Naked Grouse Cocktail Challenge in 2019.
At the ‘Blind Tiger X Plantation Rum – MIXO Night’, Christyne will present exclusive botanically inspired cocktails such as MYSTIC AURORA, which incorporates Plantation Pineapple Rum, lavender cordial, yuzu juice and soda water, and CORAL BLOSSOM, which is a blend of Plantation 3 Stars Rum, sake, cherry blossom cordial, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice. Contrastingly, Samio will be serving drinks inspired by the concept of ‘behind the kitchen’. His exclusive menu will include drinks like FORMOSA MEMORY, which is a blend of Plantation 5 Year Barbados Rum, honey herbal jelly liqueur, skinless chili pepper extract, oriental beauty tea, and micro bubbles, as well as ANTI – HOT AND SOUR which is a Plantation pineapple rum based drink with the flavors of passionfruit, yuzu, wine vinegar, pepper, and hellfire bitter. Setting the tone and bringing guests together during this two-night event will be local guest DJ ZIYANG, with exclusively curated sets that deliver a unique blend of sound.
In June, from 21 to 22, Living Room will host an event featuring Jason Lam, a Macau-born barista and mixologist whose refined and multi-layered cocktail creations reflect his unique blend of expertise and sensory perception. With over five years of experience behind the bar, Jason is currently a mixologist and barista at ORA in Macau, a neighborhood coffee shop that transforms into an intimate bar every night. Jason’s skills and elevated sophistication shine through in every concoction that he crafts.
To further enhance the culinary journey, both Blind Tiger and Living Room will introduce an enticing new snack menu inspired by Macau and Portugal to accompany the limited-edition drinks created by the guests and in-house mixologists, expanding the delectable offerings available to guests. These creative collaborations and activations will take place regularly from now to the end of the year, promising a diverse array of engaging experiences for guests. Details about upcoming guest shifts will be available on W Macau – Studio City’s Facebook @W Macau – Studio City and Instagram @wmacaustudiocity.
Evening Chill-outs at Blind Tiger and All-day Vibe at Living Room
Whether you seek a vibrant happy hour spot, a romantic evening out, or a relaxing weekend getaway, W Macau – Studio City has the perfect setting to cater to your desires. Elevate your evening chillout experience to new heights and discover the contemporary and destination-inspired flavors, ambiance, and mixology expertise that await at Blind Tiger and Living Room.
Blind Tiger, inspired by the allure of an Apothecary, sits on the top floor, granting guests breathtaking views of the city skyline and creating the backdrop for an evening of indulgence. The bar specializes in premier darker spirits and house-infused beverages, offering innovative destination inspired cocktails, rare spirits, and limited whiskies from both Japanese and Scottish distilleries, as well as a curated selection of locally inspired bar snacks and its signature W T Time menu.
Blind Tiger invites guests to transition from dusk to twilight, savoring their favorite drinks or exploring new flavors. With its unrivaled ambiance and unparalleled offerings, Blind Tiger promises an unforgettable experience for cocktail enthusiasts. At this destination bar, the renowned W Sound Suite, the first of its kind in Greater China, offers an immersive music experience with a state-of-the-art sound 
recording system.
If guests are seeking an upbeat and lively atmosphere, Living Room—designed to be inspired by the ‘lorcha’, a sailing vessel that combines a Portuguese hull and a Chinese-style junk rig with batten sails—awaits your arrival. Nestled next to the hotel lobby, it reflects the maritime history of Macau. From niche coffee creations to refreshing beverages and low-alcohol creations, Living Room seamlessly transitions from an artisan coffee haven during the day, to a cutting-edge cocktail scene at night. Its Macau and Portuguese-inspired pastries and bar snacks are designed as sharing plates perfect for a party vibe.
As the lights dim, Living Room’s ambiance transforms, accompanied by regular DJ performances from the hotel’s music curator, Murphy Kin. With a secret entrance, A.P.D., which is the speakeasy extension of the Living Room, brings the hotel’s distinctive spin on new luxury to life. A unique environment based on the theme of infusion and smoke, the speakeasy brings an eccentric and stimulating experience to guests, creating what is known as A Perfect Dose (A.P.D.).
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.wmacaustudiocity.com. Get social with W Macau – Studio City on Facebook @W Macau – Studio City/ Instagram @wmacaustudiocity.
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