"Guest Bartender Night"

China, Shanghai (March 2024) — Step into an evening of luxury and sophistication at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai’s 30th floor Havana Bar this Thursday, March 14, and a night that promises an extraordinary cocktail journey for all guests. This ‘Guest Bartender Night’ features a special appearance by LIO.YAO, manager of THE UNION TRADING COMPANY, honoured as one of the recipients of the Asia 50 Best Bar award. Lio’s achievements include winning the 2019 Four Pillars Gin Asia National Top 8 and the 2020 Remy Barrel Aged Cocktail Competition Chinese Championship. Participate in the opening ceremony of Shanghai Fashion Week 2020 and was invited by "Mr. Fashion" to write for the cocktail column 2020. On 14 March, immerse yourself in a charming performance at Havana Bar, embarking on a night-long journey of enchantment!

Lio always boldly integrates local characteristics and traditional culture with cocktail creativity, captivating audiences with visually and tastefully stunning cocktail creations. This enigmatic master of oriental spices skilfully uses a variety of ingredients, serving as an artistic guide to deliver a stunning full sensorial experience.