With a stunning, lavishly-designed interior and Oriental-accented crystal chandelier centerpieces, The Lounge & Bar located on Level 102 of the highest hotel in the world features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing sensational views of the Hong Kong skyline.  The space exudes opulence yet offers an intimate ambience, making it a perfect venue for business and social gatherings in Hong Kong.  With only 12 luxurious leather seats around the ornate carved bar counter in the center, The Lounge & Bar's newly created “Exclusive 12” bar concept will be the ultimate cocktail and gourmet experience for guests who crave the finest personalized service. 

The bar counter is managed by award-winning, world-class mixologist, Lewis Tsang, who has developed a range of delicately concocted cocktails served in the finest Baccarat glassware, from classic drinks and elegant champagnes to martini offerings using only high-end premium spirits and the best ingredients and flavors.  In celebration of Baccarat's 250th  anniversary, Lewis puts the spotlight on the “Cocktails in Baccarat” collection featuring six types of cocktails, including some of the all-time favorites such as Vesper Martini—named after James Bond's first love, Vesper Lynd—which is his cocktail of choice; Hanada (meaning flower field) Martini, a must-try, featuring aromatic floral organic gin, parfait amour and elderflower liqueurs, and topped with lots of Earl Grey foam, reminiscent of a garden smelling of fresh flowers.  Another signature in the collection is the whiskey sour-inspired Mr. Song, which is not just pleasing to the eyes but also has a three-layer taste of ginger, black truffle and the original whiskey sour on a hand-crafted rock ice sphere.  For guests looking for a classic champagne cocktail, Lewis curated Snow Finch, creating an image of a flying bird in the sky.  Beautifully presented in a Baccarat champagne glass, the cocktail has a refreshing taste of lychee, lemon and elderflower, making it the perfect choice for an aperitif. 

Our talented team of chefs will also prepare a selection of premium bar counter snacks for the 12 guests, including Balik Salmon, Quail Egg with French Caviar, Duck Foie Gras Terrine and Iberico Ham.  

From 7pm to 12 midnight nightly with limited seating of only 12 guests. Live jazz music is played from 8pm to 11:45pm, Tuesday to Sunday. For reservations and inquiries, please contact Restaurant Reservations at +852 2263-2270 or email restaurantreservation.hk@ritzcarlton.com.

About Lewis Tsang
Native of Hong Kong, Lewis Tsang brings a wealth of cocktail mixology experience to The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong along with the professional qualifications he has gained over the past 12 years. Being a fourth-generation member of a wine-making family, Tsang learned the craft and started his apprenticeship at the age of 17. 

In 2009, he received an invitation from the International Bartenders Association (IBA) for an advanced study at the Elite Bartender's Course in Singapore.  There were only two slots for Hong Kong candidates.  Tsang completed a total of eight professional bartending courses and won four international bartending championships, including the Sparkling Cocktail Challenge by Perrier and De Kuyper Cocktail Competition in 2012 and HOFEX All World Open Cup in 2009.  Tsang's expertise has been widely recognised. 

He is presently one of the committee members of the Hong Kong Bartenders Association.  In August 2013, Tsang was chosen to represent Hong Kong and compete at the Annual World Cocktail Championship in Czech Republic, an event participated by over 50 elite bartenders from around the world.  He gave an impressive performance and was ranked as the seventh best bartender in the world.

About Baccarat
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About The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Occupying floors 102 to 118 of the International Commerce Centre in Kowloon, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is the highest hotel in the world. The 312 guest rooms all providing spectacular city and harbour views. With six dining venues including state-of-the-art designer Italian restaurant Tosca, Michelin-starred Chinese Restaurant Tin Lung Heen and The Lounge and Bar that serves a signature afternoon tea. The rooftop bar Ozone is a truly stunning venue at 490 meters above sea level. For those wishing to relax and indulge, The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA located on 116th floor features nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couple's suites, re-defining the urban spa experience in the city and across Asia. The hotel features a fully-equipped fitness centre and an indoor pool on the 118th floor with a 28m x 7m LED screen on the ceiling.  The hotel also boasts one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 870sqm. Complemented by an additional four meeting rooms, it has fast become the new social centre for Hong Kong and has set the benchmark for events in the region.  For more information, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hongkong.