A Toast to Craftmanship: Charles H. Headlines A Refined Festive Season at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

This winter, Charles H. at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes guests to discover the art of the celebratory cocktail. Tucked within the hotel, the intimate speakeasy bar combines rare spirits with meticulous craftsmanship and theatrical presentation in indulgent classics. The luxurious festive cocktail collection headlines Christmas in Seoul and the city’s year-end celebrations, alongside refined dining, artful desserts and a thoughtful relaxation-inspired room package at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.

The Taste of Indulgent Luxury

Drawing on the bar’s namesake - the globe-trotting bon vivant Charles H. Baker Jr – the collection is infused with adventurous sophistication. Returning for a fourth festive season, the Toasted Marshmallow Eggnog is set to delight its loyal following. First introduced in 2023 the recipe remains unchanged, part of Charles H.’s holiday tradition for both team and guests. Cognac eggnog is house-made with rich cream and Madagascan vanilla beans. Freshly piped marshmallow fluff is toasted tableside, adding a touch of creative flair to a drink both nostalgic and playful.

The other drinks follow the same philosophy, elevating familiar classics through exceptional spirits, elegant ‘gold, silk and crystal’ details and skilful execution. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, ice-cold gin and lemon juice squeezed à la minute combine in the Regal French 75, served in a Baccarat crystal flute. “Each drink is designed to feel celebratory even before that first sip,” comments Odd Strandbakken, Head Bartender at Charles H.

Highly allocated Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon is the star of the Gold Fashioned, served over a hand-cut ice diamond with house-made syrup, bitters and a gilded cherry. Each year, Charles H. works with importer partners to secure limited allocations of sought-after American whiskey. In turn, the character of each rare bottling shapes that season’s version of the Gold Fashioned, influencing every aspect from the syrup to the bitters. The collection also includes a flight of three other remarkable bourbons, accompanied by snacks crafted to reveal their different nuances.

A Season of Craftmanship

Masterful artistry is woven through the rest of the hotel’s seasonal offerings, from beautiful cakes to an abundant ‘Festive To Go’ menu. Perfect for a pick-me-up, the Whisky Chocolate Mousse Cake and Tonka Bean Vanilla Mousse Cake are hand-crafted by the pastry artists at Confections. Boccalino’s signature, gift-ready Panettone allows guests to bring Four Seasons creativity home.

From a six-course Festive Degustation at Michelin-starred Yu Yuan to a thoughtful Omakase experience at Akira Back, each restaurant showcases the skills of brilliant culinary creatives.

For festive dining in Seoul, guests can discover a six-course Festive Degustation at Michelin-starred Yu Yuan or a thoughtful Omakase experience at Akira Back, with each restaurant showcasing the skills of brilliant culinary creatives. From intimate celebrations and luxury family gatherings to year-end parties and New Year’s Eve in Seoul, the hotel offers a collection of festive experiences centred on craftsmanship and a sense of occasion.

Carefully curated moments extend to relaxation with the hotel’s Holistic Heritage Package. Book a city-view Executive Suite and enjoy in-room amenities including a high-end skincare kit from stewards of Korean heritage, Sulwhasoo. Add access to the hotel’s Executive Club Lounge and its traditional Korean sauna for a holistic immersion that leaves guests refreshed and ready for a New Year.

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