Upper House launches first-ever collaboration with Baccarat
Hong Kong, November 2021 – This December, Upper House will launch a first-ever collaboration with Baccarat, one of France’s most established artisan of crystal glassware in conjunction with its Harcourt Collection 180th Anniversary, and feature an enchanting celebratory affair showcasing its latest creative endeavours across all four Houses; The Opposite House in Beijing, Upper House Hong Kong in Hong Kong, Upper House Chengdu in Chengdu, and Upper House Shanghai in Shanghai just in time for the festive season.
The exclusive partnership celebrates the creativity and freedom at the heart of Upper House and marks 180 years of the Baccarat’s Harcourt Collection, by introducing a series of four cocktails served exclusively at all the Houses for a limited time in December. Each of the Houses’ team of mixologists will design three champagne cocktails alongside with one special Baccarat cocktail “Harcourt 180” presented in the Harcourt 1841 glass, currently served at the Baccarat Maison in Paris for the Harcourt anniversary. The limited-time House champagne cocktail series present new creative flavours and contemporary twist to classics, served in the bold Harcourt Collection of crystal glassware.
Head Bartender Gary Hu of Café Gray Deluxe at Upper House Shanghai creates “Par Avion”, in which he takes a contemporary twist of the classic Aviation cocktail by substituting gin with champagne to enhance its floral element. Inspired by tea, William Zhang, Head Bartender of Jing Bar at Upper House Chengdu balances the ingredients of Lapsang infused Sakura Vermouth, Fig Campari, Dok Anchan and Brut Champagne, giving a glowing dark red colour to “Garnet”. Under the leadership of Operational Manager Harry Zhang, The Opposite House team mixes gin, Osmanthus wine, hawthorn with tamarind juice and Brut Champagne to create the mellow, sweet-sour ”Pekin Royale” while Jack Leung, mixologist of Salisterra at Upper House Hong Kong creates “Ruby” – a refreshing Tito’s cocktail packed with delicate taste of fig, blueberry and lemon and smoothing smell of lavender.
Teresa Muk, Swire Hotels Head of Brand and Communications comments, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Baccarat, an iconic brand which deeply shares our values and passion in creating unforgettable experiences through luxury craftsmanship and sophisticated design. We look forward to offering guests the ultimate libation experience in the elegant glassware and carefully curated champagne cocktails.”
Clément BRUNET-MORET, CEO of Baccarat APAC said, “On its 180th anniversary, Harcourt an icon of luxury since 1841 meets the epitome of chic and sophistication with Upper House. We are looking forward to sharing the values that embody the art of living by Baccarat through this collaboration with the Houses in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu.”
Upper House welcome guests to celebrate this festive season at any of Houses, indulging their taste buds in a luxury embellished festive setting, making the drinking experience a moment of heightened sensations. In Shanghai at Upper House Shanghai, the lobby will be transformed into the festive mood with Baccarat’s crystal bar, pop-up store showcasing the exquisite crystal collection and a Christmas tree decorated with crystal ornaments. Baccarat will also bring one of its most iconic chandelier styles - The Zenith to The Opposite House, where the atrium will be decorated with the Zenith Chandeliers including the Charleston Collection, as well as The Zenith Unfocused.
Starting from 1st December 2021, discover festivities of each House in conjunction with the Baccarat Harcourt Collection, or follow the individual House on social media for evocative stories and insights from the destinations.
To discover more, visit: https://www.thehousecollective.com/en/
