COINTREAU & RÉMY MARTIN TAKE OVER BY ZEST: Asia's Leading Bar "ZEST" Hosts a Special One-Night-Only Guest Shift
Rémy Cointreau Japan, which brings innovation to the wine and spirits industry with a focus on "quality over quantity" and sustainable cultivation, will host a special one-night-only guest shift event on May 8, 2026, at "VIRTÙ" in Tokyo. This event features three bartenders, including co-founder Demi Kim, from Seoul's acclaimed bar "ZEST," which ranked 2nd in "Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025" and 9th in "The World's 50 Best Bars 2024," both officially sponsored by Rémy Martin and Cointreau. They will offer four original cocktails embodying ZEST's philosophy, based on premium spirits like Rémy Martin and Cointreau.
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Rémy Cointreau Japan (Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director Xavier Tarro), which brings innovation to the wine and spirits industry with a focus on "quality over quantity" and sustainable cultivation methods, presents Cognac Fine Champagne "Rémy Martin" and premium orange liqueur "Cointreau." Both brands are official sponsors of "The World's 50 Best Bars." From "ZEST," a leading bar in Seoul that ranked 2nd in "Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025" and 9th in "The World's 50 Best Bars 2024," co-founder Demi Kim, Francis Kim, and Ian Jang, three bartenders, will be welcomed for a special one-night-only guest shift at "VIRTÙ" on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Based in Cheongdam, Seoul, ZEST has gained international recognition, being selected as 2nd in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and 9th in The World's 50 Best Bars 2024. Co-founder Demi Kim established ZEST in 2020 after a long career as a bartender. He has attracted attention with an approach that combines sustainability and high-level techniques, centered on creating drinks that reinterpret Korean culture in a modern way.
Particularly noteworthy is their "Zero Waste" philosophy, which utilizes ingredients without waste. Against a backdrop of consideration for nature and the community, by integrating with the aesthetic of Korean minimalism, they create drinks that allow one to feel the original taste of ingredients beyond waste, and their lingering aftertaste. On the day of the event, in addition to Demi Kim, Francis Kim and Ian Jang will visit Japan to offer four original cocktails embodying ZEST's philosophy, based on premium spirits including Rémy Martin and Cointreau.
Furthermore, VIRTÙ, the venue for this event, is also an internationally acclaimed bar, ranked in both Asia's 50 Best Bars and The World's 50 Best Bars, similar to ZEST.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy a drink that embodies innovation and sustainability, attracting global attention.
■ Event Outline
COINTREAU & RÉMY MARTIN TAKE OVER BY ZEST
Date & Time: May 8 (Fri), 19:00~
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi / VIRTÙ (39F) 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
*Walk-ins only
■ Cocktails Offered
・Blossom Margarita (Cointreau, Altos Plata, Moonbeam Sool, Pear Kombucha, Single Town Seoul Honey, Osmanthus Granita)
・Last Piece (Rémy Martin VSOP, Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie, Sherry, Pineapple Skin Wine, Baguette End, Burnt Gorgonzola)
・Soil & Sand (Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, Sherry, Omija Verjus, Apple Skin Beet Shrub, Assam)
・C’orn Star Martini (The Botanist, Roasted Sweet Potato Soju, Corn & Tomato Brine, Passionfruit, Chervil)
From left: Last Piece, Soil & Sand, C’orn Star Martini
■ ZEST
Located in Cheongdam, Seoul, "ZEST" is one of the leading cocktail bars in the Asian bar scene. In addition to creative cocktails inspired by Korean ingredients and culture, it features an innovative style that incorporates fermentation and sustainable approaches. With its sophisticated space and exceptional techniques, it has earned high praise both domestically and internationally, being listed in "Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025" and "The World's 50 Best Bars 2024."
The name ZEST means the peel of citrus fruits and is also an abbreviation for "Zero Waste." They are committed to minimizing waste and actively utilizing local producers' ingredients, fostering a community that grows with the region. They also propose "responsible drinking" to customers, harmonizing environment, community, and people.
Based in Cheongdam, Seoul, ZEST has gained international recognition, being selected as 2nd in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 and 9th in The World's 50 Best Bars 2024. Co-founder Demi Kim established ZEST in 2020 after a long career as a bartender. He has attracted attention with an approach that combines sustainability and high-level techniques, centered on creating drinks that reinterpret Korean culture in a modern way.
Particularly noteworthy is their "Zero Waste" philosophy, which utilizes ingredients without waste. Against a backdrop of consideration for nature and the community, by integrating with the aesthetic of Korean minimalism, they create drinks that allow one to feel the original taste of ingredients beyond waste, and their lingering aftertaste. On the day of the event, in addition to Demi Kim, Francis Kim and Ian Jang will visit Japan to offer four original cocktails embodying ZEST's philosophy, based on premium spirits including Rémy Martin and Cointreau.
Furthermore, VIRTÙ, the venue for this event, is also an internationally acclaimed bar, ranked in both Asia's 50 Best Bars and The World's 50 Best Bars, similar to ZEST.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy a drink that embodies innovation and sustainability, attracting global attention.
■ Event Outline
COINTREAU & RÉMY MARTIN TAKE OVER BY ZEST
Date & Time: May 8 (Fri), 19:00~
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo Otemachi / VIRTÙ (39F) 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
*Walk-ins only
■ Cocktails Offered
・Blossom Margarita (Cointreau, Altos Plata, Moonbeam Sool, Pear Kombucha, Single Town Seoul Honey, Osmanthus Granita)
・Last Piece (Rémy Martin VSOP, Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie, Sherry, Pineapple Skin Wine, Baguette End, Burnt Gorgonzola)
・Soil & Sand (Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, Sherry, Omija Verjus, Apple Skin Beet Shrub, Assam)
・C’orn Star Martini (The Botanist, Roasted Sweet Potato Soju, Corn & Tomato Brine, Passionfruit, Chervil)
From left: Last Piece, Soil & Sand, C’orn Star Martini
■ ZEST
Located in Cheongdam, Seoul, "ZEST" is one of the leading cocktail bars in the Asian bar scene. In addition to creative cocktails inspired by Korean ingredients and culture, it features an innovative style that incorporates fermentation and sustainable approaches. With its sophisticated space and exceptional techniques, it has earned high praise both domestically and internationally, being listed in "Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025" and "The World's 50 Best Bars 2024."
The name ZEST means the peel of citrus fruits and is also an abbreviation for "Zero Waste." They are committed to minimizing waste and actively utilizing local producers' ingredients, fostering a community that grows with the region. They also propose "responsible drinking" to customers, harmonizing environment, community, and people.