At Waldorf Astoria The Bund Shanghai's signature cocktail returns: here are the secret ingredients

In one of the most cool and iconic of the China, comes a drink equally cool and iconic. We are talking about the Waldorf Astoria The Bund Shanghai in which in his Long Bar has recently been reintroduced the Shanghai Buck, China's signature cocktail.

The Waldorf Astoria The Bund Shanghai, located along the historic promenade of the Bund, is famous for its elegance, providing an unforgettable experience for its guests through a mix of styles ranging from the glitz of the past to contemporary luxury.

While the Long Bar, known For its more than 34 meters of bar made of rough mahogany, once held the title of "Longest bar in the Far East.".

In 2010, with the opening of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai The Bund, the Long Bar underwent a major renovation that revitalized the James I style and to fascinate again guests from all over the world.

That's why today the Shanghai Buck acquires great value in both image and taste. The cocktail is intended to be a tribute to the dynamic past of the city, and returns along with a new cocktail menu present on the premises.

This new cocktail menu is inspired by To the century-long transformation of the Bund, with each drink representing the essence and culture of a particular era.

In 1911, the Long Bar introduced the Famous Shanghai Buck, China's first classic cocktail, which caused a stir in the lobby of the Shanghai Club.

Today, this historic cocktail has been rethought according to modern mixology techniques, with fresh pomegranate juice, orange zest, jasmine and Shanghai pomegranate syrup infused with Sichuan pepper.

Beet provides natural coloring, while ginger juice and honey replace the traditional ginger beer, complemented by soda water for a refreshing fizz. This refreshing and bold cocktail transports guests to the Roaring Twenties.