Yao Lu presents cocktail trends of Shanghai 2018

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Yao Lu is a shining star on the Shanghai bar scene. Co-founder and bartender in The Union Trading Company.

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Scotch whisky, dry vermouth, benedictine and chocolate bitters.

Homemade masala bourbon, chocolate bitters and cinnamon syrup.

Gold tequila, apricot liqueur, oloroso sherry and orange bitters.

Scotch whisky, homemade chili vodka, homemade miso syrup and lemon juice.

Scotch whisky, lime juice, lapsang souchong tea and kumquat jam.

Photo: Zhe-Ru Wang

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