Hotel Metropolitan: "ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR" to Savor the Lingering Plum Aroma, a Fleeting Summer Moment
Hotel Metropolitan will host the "ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR" at its bar "Orient Express" starting May 1, 2026. The fair will feature four types of cocktails based on homemade plum wine, offering a variety of flavors including fruity notes, herbal depth, and subtle smokiness. The event runs until July 25, with each cocktail priced at 2,000 yen.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 15, 2026 at 14:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 15, 2026 at 20:09 (5h 37m after Collected)
Hotel Metropolitan (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, General Manager Shigeo Ito) will hold the "ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR" at its bar "Orient Express" starting Friday, May 1, 2026. From the season of pleasant cool breezes, four types of cocktails based on homemade plum wine will be prepared. A variety of expressions will unfold, such as the gorgeousness of fruit, the depth of herbs, and a faint smokiness. Please enjoy a relaxing moment from early summer to summer in a profound and tasteful space.
"ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR"
■ Venue: 2F Bar "Orient Express"
■ Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026
*Closed every Sunday and public holiday
*Open on May 3 (Sun/Holiday) - May 5 (Tue/Holiday), July 19 (Sun).
■ Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (L.O. 10:30 p.m.) *Food L.O. 10:00 p.m.
■ Price: 2,000 yen each
■ Inquiries: 03-3980-5533 Restaurant Reservations (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Official Website: ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR
■ Anro (杏露)
A gorgeous cocktail that layers the gentle sweetness of apricot and the refreshing acidity of lemon on homemade plum wine carefully prepared with shochu "Iichiko Saiten," which maximizes the umami of traditional Japanese koji. Egg white is used to create a light and gentle texture that melts in the mouth.
■ Yuiakane (結茜)
Plum wine steeped in bourbon whiskey "Woodford Reserve," characterized by its sweet aroma and spice, is given a refreshing touch with grenadine syrup and lime. It is an original cocktail with a clean taste and a pleasant, faintly spreading fruit flavor. The aroma of orange peel added as a finishing touch provides an elegant accent.
■ Kohaku (琥珀)
A drink that combines the rich sweetness of amaretto with plum wine based on "Remy Martin VSOP," a classic cognac characterized by its rich vanilla and oak aroma and smooth mouthfeel. It has a rich aroma and a mellow, deep sweetness, creating a taste that makes you want to savor it slowly.
■ Iroha (彩葉)
This cocktail offers a subtle smokiness from mezcal "Ajal" plum wine, a distilled spirit whose powerful flavor comes from agave, the raw material for tequila, blended with a deep umami reminiscent of dashi, herbal aromas, and gentle sweetness. Enjoy a captivating taste that combines individuality and harmony.
*Business hours and content may change suddenly depending on the situation.
*Prices include consumption tax and service charge.
*Menu contents may change depending on purchasing conditions.
*Photos are for illustration purposes only.
■ 2F Bar "Orient Express"
It is a profound and tasteful space modeled after the luxurious train "Orient Express" that crosses the European continent. You can spend a blissful time as if you are traveling on the Orient Express. Please enjoy the flowing adult time.
Business hours: Please see the official website.
Bar "Orient Express"
■ Hotel Metropolitan
Opened on June 2, 1985, as a symbol of a new era in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, with expectations from local residents, it became the flagship hotel of JR East Hotels. It is the only grand hotel in the Jōhoku area of Tokyo, boasting an excellent location just a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit (South), which is convenient for getting anywhere. Ikebukuro, a city of culture, is full of attractions not only for sightseeing but also for gourmet food, shopping, and art. It has 805 guest rooms, 8 directly managed restaurants and bars, 14 banquet halls, a fitness gym and aesthetic salon, a coin laundry and convenience store for convenient hotel stays, and offers a variety of services. Spend memorable time at Hotel Metropolitan, a place for "celebration, relaxation, laughter, and gathering."
Hotel Metropolitan
"ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR"
■ Venue: 2F Bar "Orient Express"
■ Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026
*Closed every Sunday and public holiday
*Open on May 3 (Sun/Holiday) - May 5 (Tue/Holiday), July 19 (Sun).
■ Hours: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (L.O. 10:30 p.m.) *Food L.O. 10:00 p.m.
■ Price: 2,000 yen each
■ Inquiries: 03-3980-5533 Restaurant Reservations (10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Official Website: ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR
■ Anro (杏露)
A gorgeous cocktail that layers the gentle sweetness of apricot and the refreshing acidity of lemon on homemade plum wine carefully prepared with shochu "Iichiko Saiten," which maximizes the umami of traditional Japanese koji. Egg white is used to create a light and gentle texture that melts in the mouth.
■ Yuiakane (結茜)
Plum wine steeped in bourbon whiskey "Woodford Reserve," characterized by its sweet aroma and spice, is given a refreshing touch with grenadine syrup and lime. It is an original cocktail with a clean taste and a pleasant, faintly spreading fruit flavor. The aroma of orange peel added as a finishing touch provides an elegant accent.
■ Kohaku (琥珀)
A drink that combines the rich sweetness of amaretto with plum wine based on "Remy Martin VSOP," a classic cognac characterized by its rich vanilla and oak aroma and smooth mouthfeel. It has a rich aroma and a mellow, deep sweetness, creating a taste that makes you want to savor it slowly.
■ Iroha (彩葉)
This cocktail offers a subtle smokiness from mezcal "Ajal" plum wine, a distilled spirit whose powerful flavor comes from agave, the raw material for tequila, blended with a deep umami reminiscent of dashi, herbal aromas, and gentle sweetness. Enjoy a captivating taste that combines individuality and harmony.
*Business hours and content may change suddenly depending on the situation.
*Prices include consumption tax and service charge.
*Menu contents may change depending on purchasing conditions.
*Photos are for illustration purposes only.
■ 2F Bar "Orient Express"
It is a profound and tasteful space modeled after the luxurious train "Orient Express" that crosses the European continent. You can spend a blissful time as if you are traveling on the Orient Express. Please enjoy the flowing adult time.
Business hours: Please see the official website.
Bar "Orient Express"
■ Hotel Metropolitan
Opened on June 2, 1985, as a symbol of a new era in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, with expectations from local residents, it became the flagship hotel of JR East Hotels. It is the only grand hotel in the Jōhoku area of Tokyo, boasting an excellent location just a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station West Exit (South), which is convenient for getting anywhere. Ikebukuro, a city of culture, is full of attractions not only for sightseeing but also for gourmet food, shopping, and art. It has 805 guest rooms, 8 directly managed restaurants and bars, 14 banquet halls, a fitness gym and aesthetic salon, a coin laundry and convenience store for convenient hotel stays, and offers a variety of services. Spend memorable time at Hotel Metropolitan, a place for "celebration, relaxation, laughter, and gathering."
Hotel Metropolitan
FAQ
When will the "ORIGINAL COCKTAIL FAIR" be held?
It will be held from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Saturday, July 25, 2026. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays, but some dates will be open.
What types of cocktails are available and what are their prices?
There are four types of cocktails based on homemade plum wine: "Anro," "Yuiakane," "Kohaku," and "Iroha," each priced at 2,000 yen.