Your Rendezvous
by the Bar at Amavi

The mystery of the Orient in a glass, the Yoritomo cocktail is named after the founder of the first shogunate of Japan. A nobleman of royal lineage, this eminent shõgun was the creator of Bushido, the ‘way of warriors’, carrying his katana with pride and epitomising a code which calls for honour and chivalry in all aspects of one’s life.

Celebrate your sixth sense with a cocktail that strengthens the unseen bond between you and your partner: a bond which can’t be seen, heard or felt, but is nevertheless a connection which will echo through time. Share this signature cocktail and feel your twin flames burn bright across the countless dimensions and the worlds of the spirit.

One of the rarest and most heavenly phenomena, the blood moon is synonymous with a total lunar eclipse. As the earth’s shadow crosses the darkening sky, the full moon shades from bright white through to deep red, and it is said to be the time where old feuds must finally be laid to rest. Allow this signature MadeForTwo cocktail to eclipse the senses and create perfect harmony.

Aphrodite, Cyprus’ own deity has long been worshipped as the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. But she’s also associated with the element of water. Even her name pays homage to the sea. As the sun sets over the waves, enjoy the delectable foaminess of the Bath of Aphrodite cocktail in honour of this gorgeous deity.

Electricity is all in its ingredients! Calling for a daring palate, the Electric Daisy is another name for the Acmella oleracea plant: a flowering herb native to South America which, on warm summer nights, attracts dancing fireflies. With grassy taste, this ingredient gives an exquisite tingling sensation… Let the Electric Daisy cocktail spark your senses and light your night!

Across cultures, it’s said there is a rabbit in the moon. If you look carefully on a night with a clear sky and a shining moon, you might agree. East Asian folklore suggests the rabbit holds a pestle and creates the alchemical elixir of life granting eternal youth and immortality. Allow The Elixir of Selene to mesmerise your senses, just as the myths of the moon have entranced for time out of mind.

The infamous gorgon of Greek legend, Medusa is best known for her snake-like hair and petrifying gaze. For centuries, warriors used shields adorned with her image, believing the monster would defend them from harm. Tonight, let the Eyes of Medusa protect your right to enjoy peace: watch your drink change colour along with the sky as the sun sets on another perfect day.

Native to Africa and prized for their colourful plumage, love birds are aptly named: social and affectionate, they mate for life, creating a monogamous bond with their partner. Beautiful and intelligent, they are often cited as inspiration for the link between St Valentine’s Day and romance! As you celebrate your love and sip your Love Bird cocktail, sit close and revel in each other’s company.

Spanish painter Picasso was a lover of all things beautiful – including women, often featured in his paintings. His 1915 oeuvre entitled ‘Man With A Pipe’, however, is notable for its quiet humour and gentle composure: a gentleman enjoying the pleasures of a peaceful smoke amidst the trappings of a wild world. Indulge in the quiet pleasure of this artistic signature cocktail.

Delightful as the bird for which it’s named: the Road Runner of animated fame whose spirited ingenuity and imaginative inventiveness consistently outwitted even the wiliest of coyotes! Playful and light, this cocktail may not turn you into the fastest thing on two legs, but it’s certain to add an element of quick wit to your conversation!