[Courtyard by Marriott Fukui] 'Sustainable Exchange' Connecting Value Inherited from the Past to the Future - The Special Cocktail 'Heritage' Infused with This Thought
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will offer the sustainable cocktail 'Heritage', inspired by the Kitamaebune trading ships, in May 2026. Featuring eco-friendly ingredients, it's crafted by a bartender competing in the Marriott International APEC Championship.
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Courtyard by Marriott Fukui (Location: 1-3-5 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture; General Manager: Azusa Nonaka) will serve a special cocktail, "Heritage", infused with the thought of "Sustainable Exchange" connecting valuable heritage from the past to the future, at the 16F "THE LOUNGE & BAR" from May 1 (Fri) to May 31 (Sun), 2026.
"Heritage"
This piece is the cocktail "Heritage", inspired by the Japan Heritage "Kitamaebune". The Kitamaebune built a trading network stretching from Hokkaido to Hokuriku, Kansai, Okinawa, and even China, supporting the development of logistics, food culture, and economy along the Sea of Japan coast. Their operations were not merely commercial activities; they were pioneers of "sustainable exchange" that circulated regional value.
This cocktail inherits that spirit in the modern age, expressing the blessings of various regions in Japan in a single glass. Monkey 47 is used as the base to bring out a refreshing and deep flavor. Furthermore, by combining carbonated water based on kelp stock, it achieves both a unique Japanese umami and a light mouthfeel.
The central ingredient, kelp, is not only excellent in umami and nutritional value but is also an environmentally friendly, sustainable ingredient that contributes to curbing global warming by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide in the ocean.
Additionally, by combining Echizen cucumber and green shiso from Fukui Prefecture, a juicy and refreshing flavor is created. Yuzu honey uses honey and yuzu from Ishikawa Prefecture, adding a gentle sweetness and aroma derived from nature.
For the garnish, a vegetable sheet upcycled from imperfect vegetables is used, addressing the social issue of reducing food loss. For the finishing touch, cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan, are arranged to express cultural beauty.
A glass infused with the thought of connecting value inherited from the past to the future—"Heritage". We offer a new glass that connects regional blessings and thoughts, rowing out toward the future.
■ Entry to the "2026 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star" ■
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR, Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, USA), as a global hospitality brand, believes it has a responsibility to promote sustainable initiatives across all operations, including F&B (Food & Beverage). Through the "2026 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star", it aims to encourage sustainable practices and spread new ways of thinking about ingredients used in bartending. Each cocktail devised by the competitors features sustainable techniques such as sustainable ingredients, upcycled materials, and waste reduction techniques, realizing an eco-friendly approach. Chie Kuwabara, a bartender at our hotel who was selected among the 10 finalists for the Japan region from 111 Marriott International affiliated hotels in Japan at the 2025 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star, will compete again this year.
In this competition, sales performance is positioned as one of the evaluation criteria alongside taste and storytelling. We would be delighted if many people could experience Kuwabara's challenge and this initiative through this cocktail.
■ Special Cocktail [Heritage] ■
Layering the botanical nuances of gin on carbonation utilizing the umami of kelp stock, adding a fresh accent with Echizen cucumber and green shiso. Yuzu honey creates a soft sweetness and lingering finish.
■ Offering Period: May 1 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
■ Price: 2,000 JPY (Tax and service charge included)
■ Location: THE LOUNGE & BAR (Courtyard by Marriott Fukui 16th floor)
■ Hours: Weekdays 12:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Weekends and Holidays 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
■ About Courtyard by Marriott Fukui
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui opened on March 15, 2024, as the 7th Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Japan, following Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya, as one of the Marriott Group hotels. It opened in March 2024 as the first advance into Hokuriku and the first foreign-affiliated hotel in Fukui Prefecture. A 2-minute walk from JR Fukui Station. A 28-story building born in front of JR Fukui Station.
"Heritage"
This piece is the cocktail "Heritage", inspired by the Japan Heritage "Kitamaebune". The Kitamaebune built a trading network stretching from Hokkaido to Hokuriku, Kansai, Okinawa, and even China, supporting the development of logistics, food culture, and economy along the Sea of Japan coast. Their operations were not merely commercial activities; they were pioneers of "sustainable exchange" that circulated regional value.
This cocktail inherits that spirit in the modern age, expressing the blessings of various regions in Japan in a single glass. Monkey 47 is used as the base to bring out a refreshing and deep flavor. Furthermore, by combining carbonated water based on kelp stock, it achieves both a unique Japanese umami and a light mouthfeel.
The central ingredient, kelp, is not only excellent in umami and nutritional value but is also an environmentally friendly, sustainable ingredient that contributes to curbing global warming by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide in the ocean.
Additionally, by combining Echizen cucumber and green shiso from Fukui Prefecture, a juicy and refreshing flavor is created. Yuzu honey uses honey and yuzu from Ishikawa Prefecture, adding a gentle sweetness and aroma derived from nature.
For the garnish, a vegetable sheet upcycled from imperfect vegetables is used, addressing the social issue of reducing food loss. For the finishing touch, cherry blossoms, a symbol of Japan, are arranged to express cultural beauty.
A glass infused with the thought of connecting value inherited from the past to the future—"Heritage". We offer a new glass that connects regional blessings and thoughts, rowing out toward the future.
■ Entry to the "2026 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star" ■
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR, Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, USA), as a global hospitality brand, believes it has a responsibility to promote sustainable initiatives across all operations, including F&B (Food & Beverage). Through the "2026 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star", it aims to encourage sustainable practices and spread new ways of thinking about ingredients used in bartending. Each cocktail devised by the competitors features sustainable techniques such as sustainable ingredients, upcycled materials, and waste reduction techniques, realizing an eco-friendly approach. Chie Kuwabara, a bartender at our hotel who was selected among the 10 finalists for the Japan region from 111 Marriott International affiliated hotels in Japan at the 2025 Marriott International APEC Sustainable Bartender Championship Rising Star, will compete again this year.
In this competition, sales performance is positioned as one of the evaluation criteria alongside taste and storytelling. We would be delighted if many people could experience Kuwabara's challenge and this initiative through this cocktail.
■ Special Cocktail [Heritage] ■
Layering the botanical nuances of gin on carbonation utilizing the umami of kelp stock, adding a fresh accent with Echizen cucumber and green shiso. Yuzu honey creates a soft sweetness and lingering finish.
■ Offering Period: May 1 (Fri) - May 31 (Sun), 2026
■ Price: 2,000 JPY (Tax and service charge included)
■ Location: THE LOUNGE & BAR (Courtyard by Marriott Fukui 16th floor)
■ Hours: Weekdays 12:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30) Weekends and Holidays 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
■ About Courtyard by Marriott Fukui
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui opened on March 15, 2024, as the 7th Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Japan, following Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya, as one of the Marriott Group hotels. It opened in March 2024 as the first advance into Hokuriku and the first foreign-affiliated hotel in Fukui Prefecture. A 2-minute walk from JR Fukui Station. A 28-story building born in front of JR Fukui Station.