Heading into 2023, Rosewood Phnom Penh is thrilled to announce the return of its Rosewood Bar Series showcasing The World’s 50 Best Bars. Introduced last year, this popular series invites internationally acclaimed mixologists to helm Sora Sky Bar for a few nights. It celebrates the leading establishments in the drinks industry.
Each month in 2023, new talent will visit Phnom Penh’s highest bar to present a special menu featuring five of their signatures. Last year, the ultra-luxury hotel welcomed industry heavyweights from all corners of the globe, including Giacomo Giannotti, the owner and master mixologist Paradiso (The World’s Best Bar 2022), Australia’s Hayden Lambert of Above Board; Greek veteran Nikos Bakoulis of The Clumsies, Benjamin Cavagna of Milanese lounge 1930; and industry legend Benjamin Padrón of Licorería Limantour.
Once again, 2023 promises the same calibre of excellence and innovation, starring the brightest talent across Asia and beyond. From January 27-28, bar manager Rusty Cerven of Singapore’s Manhattan Bar (No. 33) will make his debut, stirring up signature barrel-aged cocktails that deliver equal parts Old World glamor and New York swagger.
Next up, Rosewood Phnom Penh will welcome Andrew Yap, who helms the Ernest Hemingway-inspired speakeasy Papa Doble in Singapore (No. 61). From February 9-11, Yap will impress discerning tipplers in Phnom Penh with his penchant for experimental flavors.
In March, another industry legend will make an appearance at Sora. Bar legend Yangdup Lama, of New Delhi’s ever-popular watering hole Sidecar (No. 26), will elevate the atmosphere with his warm personality and artisanal cocktails from March 17-19.
A few days later, famed Italian bartender Patrick Pistolesi, the visionary behind Rome’s Japanese-inspired futuristic nightclub Drink Kong (No. 16), will join the hotel to share his keen instinct for multisensory creations from March 23-25.
Between May 25 and 27, one of Japan’s most influential bartenders, Hiroyasu Kayama, will raise the bar even higher. As the experiential mixologist behind Tokyo’s eight-seater Bar Benfiddich (No. 48), guests can expect a night of spontaneity, impeccable attention to detail, and drinks that bring new meaning to the phrase “one-of-a-kind”.
“Our mixology-in-residency program provides world-class drinks professionals an opportunity to explore Cambodia’s capital, culture and countryside while experimenting with local ingredients and methods to use on the menu,” says Managing Director Daniel Simon.
“We’re delighted that so many of the world’s top-ranked bars will be represented at Rosewood Phnom Penh in 2023, and we look forward to announcing more exciting events in the Rosewood Bar Series as they are confirmed later in the year.”
Continuing the excitement, Sora Sky Bar will unveil a new menu in March. Guided by Director of Bars Bob Louison, creating new offerings that push boundaries and exceed expectations.
Nikos Bakoulis from The Clumsies
Hayden Lambert from Above Board
Benjamin Cavagna
