Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Launches New Beverage Menu Inspired by French Culinary Artistry

At Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre, exceptional dining experiences extend beyond the plate. Café Boulud’s new beverage menu was developed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every drink not only stands on its own but also complements the restaurant's culinary offerings.

Created specifically for the summer season, the menu offers a refreshing journey through sweet, sour, aromatic, floral, herbaceous, and umami flavor profiles. Drawing inspiration from the diverse regions of France while embracing local tastes, each mocktail carries a subtle French twist designed to appeal to a wide range of guests.

At Café Boulud, every ingredient is crafted with intention. Through extensive in-house production, homemade cordials, syrups, infusions, and molecular techniques, we carefully refine every component to achieve harmony, complexity, and balance. Alongside our original signatures, we have reimagined internationally renowned classics, transforming them into sophisticated non-alcoholic experiences that showcase creativity without compromise.

Our goal is simple: to create memorable emotions through flavour. Every ingredient is chosen to be tasted, every aroma is designed to be noticed, and every sip is crafted to tell a story. This collection demonstrates that non-alcoholic cocktails can deliver the same depth, structure, and excitement as classic cocktails while creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Boulevardier Tartar

Some cocktails are inspired by other drinks. The Boulevardier Tartar was inspired by one of Café Boulud's most celebrated dishes: Beef Tartare.

Beef Tartare is considered one of the great classics of French gastronomy. Celebrated for its balance of richness, seasoning, acidity, and texture, it has become a benchmark of culinary precision and remains one of the signature dishes at Café Boulud Riyadh.

The challenge was intriguing: how could we translate the flavors and emotions of Beef Tartare into a non-alcoholic cocktail?

The answer became Boulevardier Tartar.

• Inspired by the structure of the classic Boulevardier cocktail, this mocktail begins with Glen 0.0 fat-washed with Wagyu beef. This technique infuses the drink with remarkable depth, richness, and savory umami characteristics that mirror the essence of the tartare itself.
• Vermouth Rosso 0.0 follows, bringing notes of dried fruits, caramel, vanilla, warm spices, and gentle herbal sweetness. Italian orange is added to recreate the bittersweet character associated with Campari, delivering flavors of bitter orange peel, herbs, and subtle botanical complexity.
• A homemade Maraschino Cherry Acid introduces a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity, bringing brightness and a fruity lift to the drink.
• Drops of salt and pepper solution act as seasoning, much as they do in the preparation of Beef Tartare, helping to unite and enhance every flavor component.
• Caper brine adds a savory saline dimension, contributing brightness, depth, and subtle pickled notes that reinforce the drink's gastronomic identity.
• To finish, the mocktail is topped with a light Dijon Mustard Air Foam. Originating from Burgundy, Dijon mustard has been a symbol of French culinary craftsmanship since the Middle Ages.
• The foam adds a delicate savory aroma and subtle smoky mustard character that beautifully integrates with the Wagyu, vermouth, and caper notes beneath.

The result is a bold, culinary-driven mocktail that blurs the line between cuisine and mixology, transforming one of our most iconic dishes into an unforgettable liquid experience.

Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini

Among our signature creations, the Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini stands as a tribute to two universally loved indulgences: exceptional coffee and classic French pastry.

Inspired by the iconic Crème Brûlée dessert, renowned for its rich vanilla custard and delicate caramelized sugar crust, this mocktail was born from a simple idea. Saudi Arabia has developed a remarkable coffee culture and a deep appreciation for premium desserts, so why not combine both worlds into one sophisticated drink?

• The foundation begins with a premium espresso shot, delivering rich roasted aromas, dark chocolate notes, and the bold coffee character that defines the experience.
• Captain Morgan 0.0 provides structure, body, and warming spice notes, helping to recreate the depth and mouthfeel expected from a classic Espresso Martini while maintaining a non-alcoholic profile.
• A touch of homemade Banana Oleo adds subtle tropical sweetness and silky texture, softening the intensity of the coffee while introducing delicate notes of ripe banana and caramelized fruit.
• Coffee Liqueur 0.0 enhances the roasted coffee profile, adding layers of mocha, cocoa, and bittersweet complexity.
• The drink is then crowned with a luxurious homemade Crème Brûlée cream, finished with brown sugar that is caramelized to create the signature crisp brûlée crust.
• Finally, a light Tonka Bean perfume is sprayed over the surface, releasing aromas of vanilla, almond, caramel, and warm spices that complete the experience.

The result is a dessert and coffee experience in a single glass, rich, aromatic, indulgent, and elegant. It captures the essence of Crème Brûlée while delivering the bold energy of an Espresso Martini, creating a signature serve that is both comforting and unforgettable.

At Café Boulud Riyadh, every beverage is more than a drink; it is a story, a memory, and a celebration of craftsmanship. Through this collection, guests of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh are invited to discover a world where French elegance, culinary artistry, and modern mixology come together in every sip.