Kevin Lai, Mixologist at The St. Regis Bar
Kevin joined The St. Regis Bar as Mixologist in November 2022. Prior to joining The St. Regis Bar, Kevin was bar manager and later, bar consultant, for Hope & Sesame Guangzhou, one of the most popular bars in Asia which took 18th place in 2022 Asia's 50 Best Bars.
Kevin has participated in a variety of bartending competitions and was awarded Top 4 at the 2020 Flor de Caña Competition China Final, Top 5 at the Elit Art of Martini Taiwan and Jameson Competition China Final.
As Mixologist at The St. Regis Bar, Kevin aims to elevate and establish The St. Regis Bar as one of Asia's Best Bars by bringing new concepts and trends to the table.
The Art of Champagne Sabrage
Champagne sabering dates back to the days of Napoleon and the French Revolution in 1789. After winning a battle, Napoleon's armies would celebrate by drinking champagne, and they would open the bottles using the easiest method on hand.
The evening ritual at The St. Regis Bar celebrates the transition from day to evening, and is marked by the spectacle of champagne sabering. The art of sabrage Evening Ritual is held daily at The St. Regis Macao lobby at 6:00PM .