This was a can’t-miss event: on Saturday, June 15, the Atlas bar (ranked 48th in the latest 50 Best Bars) held a one-night guest shift at the Bar Les Ambassadeurs of the Hôtel de Crillon.

For the occasion, Yana Keller (aka @banananaism) presented a menu of four cocktails from the Preservation of Fire menu of the famous Singaporean bar, including her signature Martini.

Here’s a closer look at what we tried:

The Exposition (26.4% ABV)

The Exposition comes as a short drink made with mezcal, bourbon, an Italian bitter (Amaro Lucano here), angelica, and pineapple. It’s quite complex, combining the smoky character of mezcal with the softer notes of bourbon, finished with a slightly fizzy touch—definitely surprising!

The Electric Club (34% ABV)

Although stronger than The Exposition, this Electric Club actually turned out to be more approachable, thanks to its base—a clarified hazelnut butter rum (!)—combined with amaro, sherry, and chocolate, which ultimately gave it a caramel-like note.

The Atlas Martini (31.2% ABV)

This classic is given a modern twist, with a little less dryness this time, featuring gin, vermouth (Mancino here), orange bitters, and the bar’s signature touch—Champagne vinegar! A great way to discover (or rediscover) this bar essential!

The Jubilee Royale (18.8% ABV)

To wrap things up on a lighter, fizzier note, The Jubilee Royale combined Champagne with an Australian Syrah-based gin (likely Four Pillars), plus hints of rose tea, raspberry, and black lemon.

All in all, it was a fantastic experience, made even better by the Bar Les Ambassadeurs setting and a touch of live jazz. Highly recommended!

By the way, if you want to learn more about the evening’s host, Jigger Daily recently interviewed Kevin Rigault, who shares more details about his current menu, A Sense of Taste. Be sure to check it out!

Kevin Rigault et le Sens du Goût au Bar Les Ambassadeurs de l’Hôtel de Crillon

Les Ambassadeurs is one of the few palace bars frequented by the cocktail scene. Kevin Rigault, its director, reveals the creation process behind his new seasonal menu, shares insights into his background, and offers a nuanced overview of the Parisian scene.

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