VIRTÙ Lights up the Night with 12 New Cocktails and a Live DJ to Spin the Soundtrack

With newly minted cocktails and irresistible daily drinking rituals, VIRTÙ at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi offers the perfect spot for a rendezvous in the sky. From after-work gatherings with colleagues to birthday celebrations with friends, this stylish drinkery has a cocktail (and a story!) up its sleeve for every occasion.

Paying homage to the art of fine drinking, the talented bartenders at VIRTÙ combine classic French flavours and rituals with modern Japanese techniques and seasonal ingredients. Also on offer is a world-leading collection of vintage French spirits and Japanese whiskies.

The bar also now features a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, from 8:30 to 11:00 pm.

A New Taste of the Seven Virtues

Guests can now explore a third edition of the cocktail menu, featuring 12 brand-new drinks woven around the seven virtues of VIRTÙ. These timeless virtues are drawn from traditional Japanese tales and French folklore.

The “Loyalty” selection features two cocktails with intriguing connections to the legendary story of Hachiko the dog. The Smoked Ume Fashioned, a blend of homemade brandy Umeshu with Japanese whisky and Hinoki bitters, has Ume (plum) blossoms as its key ingredient. Tsu, the hometown of Hachiko’s master, is famous for these blossoms, signalling “fidelity” in the language of flowers.

The Someiyoshino, meanwhile, finds it genesis in Akita, the Japanese town to which Hachiko’s breed belongs. The region is known for its sticky rice, which forms the foundation of this layered cocktail – a medley of rice shochu, sake and sakura liqueur, accented with citrus notes.

The “Belief” curation invites connoisseurs to savour the best of both worlds with Chuchoter. A base of French gin and Japanese shochu is elevated with the gentle sweetness of kumquat, whose flowers symbolize gratitude. This drink is inspired by the words of thanks whispered by Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, a masterpiece of French literature.

Or taste the virtue of “Bravery” with the Takara, reflecting the classic Japanese tale of Momotaro. The star ingredient is Hekishu whisky from the Aichi Prefecture, home to the Momotaro Shrine and the fabled residence of Momotaro’s grandparents. This concoction of whisky, sweet vermouth and chartreuse shimmers with gold leaf, a nod to the glittering treasure brought back by the folk hero.

Those in the mood for l’amour can sip Thé Hoji Épicé, a “Love” cocktail crafted with Hoji tea vodka, Hoji tea liqueur and ginger beer, anchored with a rose-shaped ice cube that slowly infuses the drink with notes of cranberry.

The menu also features a selection of frequently updated micro-seasonal cocktails. VIRTÙ’s mixologists take an innovative approach to seasonality, dividing Japan’s four major seasons further into 12 micro-seasons, inspired by the traditional Nijusseki calendar. In July, drinks will feature locally harvested peaches and watermelon, while August will bring the unique taste of Muscat grapes and Japanese pine.

Take a Seat or Pull Up a Chair

Perched on the 39th floor of the Hotel, the Paris-meets-Tokyo bar provides a variety of spaces to welcome each mood. Grab a table by the window for glittering views of the Tokyo skyline, or sit at the bar to chat with mixologists and witness their skills in action.

Tucked behind the kaleidoscopic stained-glass wall are more private seating areas, perfect for romantic date nights or intimate evenings with close friends. Larger groups can take their seats at the central table or on the elevated sofas, looking out at lively views of the entire bar.

Irresistible daily drinking rituals

Discover fabulous offers and savings at VIRTÙ, all through the week.

• Hey DJ. Groove to the live DJ all night long. A cover charge of JPY 1,000 per person is applied. 8:30 to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday. Available until August 27, 2022.
  
• Happy Hour. Enjoy two selected drinks for JPY 2,000. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Free Flow Champagne. Sip one's fill of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne. JPY 10,000 for 90 minutes. 5:00 to 9:00 pm, daily.
• Free Flow Beer. It’s time for chilled beer with truffle French fries or chicken karaage. JPY 4,900 for 90 minutes. 5:00 to 9:00 pm, daily.
• Free Flow Cocktail. Select one VIRTÙ cocktail and enjoy endless refills. JPY 7,000 for 90 minutes. 5:00 to 9:00 pm, daily.
• Drink & Dish. Enjoy a drink of choice with a Wagyu beef cheeseburger or club sandwich for JPY 4,675. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, daily.
• Drink & Cake. Sip a drink of choice, accompanied by a slice of delectable cake for JPY 3,000. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, daily.
• Drink & Parfait. Have a drink of choice along with a luscious summer parfait for JPY 4,800. 5:00 to 7:00 pm, daily.
• Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing. Savour three premium whiskeys paired with handcrafted chocolates for JPY 5,500. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, daily.

To reserve a table or plan a celebration at VIRTÙ, call 03-6810-0655 or book online here.