Bars of Malaysia: Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Hosts Collaboration with Top Cocktail Bars in Town

Hot on the heels of its fourth consecutive win on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur invites cocktail connoisseurs to raise a toast to Kuala Lumpur’s most exciting drinking destinations.

From August 20 to September 20, 2023, Bar Trigona will host “Bars of Malaysia,” showcasing the talents of the finest cocktail creators in town. This uniquely collaborative event brings together Kuala Lumpur’s top bars, which have been instrumental in paving the way for the city’s vibrant cocktail culture and community.

Ranked #36 among Asia’s 50 Best Bars, Bar Trigona took home the title of Best Bar in Malaysia once again this year. “We are delighted to be in the company of such outstanding bars, including our talented friends and peers in Kuala Lumpur,” says Rohan Matmary, Head Bartender. “All six local bars ranked in the top 100 have helped put this city on the global cocktail map. Bars of Malaysia is a celebration of our collective victory, and a way to further strengthen our community, including industry professionals as well as consumers.”

Showcasing beloved cocktails from Kuala Lumpur’s best-loved mixologists, Bars of Malaysia offers guests the chance to go “bar hopping” without leaving their seat at Bar Trigona. Sample signature cocktails from bartenders at Penrose, Junglebird, Reka, Coley and Three x Co — each with a coveted spot on this year’s Top 50 or Top 51-100 list by Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

This collaborative event is sponsored by Rémy Martin, the world-renowned producer of Cognac Fine Champagnes and the official Cognac partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

Bars of Malaysia: Signature Cocktails

Along with exploring Bar Trigona’s Foraged Malaysia menu, guests can sip a selection of signature drinks, crafted by bartenders from the most acclaimed bars in Kuala Lumpur. Each creation promises a distinct liquid journey!

Sahara Honey from Penrose (#50)

• Bartender: Jon Lee
• Remy Martin 1738, Amaro, Rambutan, Lychee, Peychaud’s Bitters

Cluster Bomb from Junglebird (#55)

• Bartender: Lucas Chee
• Mount Gay Eclipse, Cacao Blend, Orange Oleo, Coffee Foam

Liquid Ambra from Reka (#65)

• Bartender: Joel Poon
• Botanist Gin, Kedongdong, Cherry Tomato, Mozzarella

Peanut Butter Jelly from Coley (#67)

• Bartender: Loco
• Botanist Gin, Blueberry, Peanut, Bianco Vermouth

Senyum Manis 1957 from Three x Co (#77)

• Bartender: YC
• Botanist Gin, Pearl Tea White Wine, Peach, Cinnamon and Tonic

Bar Trigona Leads the Way

Renowned for its hyperlocal approach and creative mixology, Bar Trigona has been at the forefront of Kuala Lumpur’s journey towards becoming a cocktail destination. The bar’s innovative use of Malaysian ingredients, paired with its unwavering commitment to sustainability, garnered early acclaim on the global stage — an accomplishment that brought the city’s growing cocktail culture the attention it needed to evolve, flourish and truly come into its own.

“We are grateful to the Asia’s 50 Best Bars panel and to our patrons who have supported us in shaping Bar Trigona into what it is today. Your ongoing support is invaluable to us,” shares Rohan. “Bars of Malaysia is our way of giving back to the local cocktail community. Ultimately, the goal is for Kuala Lumpur to become a top destination for cocktail enthusiasts, not just in the region but in the world.”

Raise a glass to the triumph of locally inspired libations at Bar Trigona. To reserve a table, chat via the Four Seasons App.