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The east-west trade routes between Greece and China began to open during the first and second centuries B.C. Interestingly, the ancient Greek word for China is “Seres,”

which literally means “the land of silk.”

However, despite this obvious link to the name, the term “Silk Road”

wasn’t coined until 1877, when German geograph er and historian

Ferdinand von Richthofen first used it to describe the trade routes.

We write the year 1888 where an unknown French sailor decided to

follow Ferdinand von Richthofens’ sotries of the Silk Road Journey and asked one of the most famous boat builders in Venice to build him a

special boat.

Enjoy the Cocktail Journey, noted down in the Captains Log Book, along

the 6 different ports and explore the richness of different cultures, spices and flavors leading to his final Destination here in Sanya.

Venice

I just took over my boat “Seres”, the start of my exciting journey to following Ferdinand’s trail. Venice such a wonderful city with its handmade Glassware and Art.

My store rooms are filled with Wines, Ports, Spirits, Spices and Herbs. Latitude: 45° 26' 51" N

Longitude: 12° 16' 59" E

ALORS 98

Base/Style: Fortified Sitting at the French Riviera, on my terrace Wine reading the stories of Ferdinand von Richthofen and found Vodka and Hazelnut Liquor in my Method: Shake home bar; picked up Elderflower from my garden which derived into this fancy, sweet and elegant Product: Fonseca 10 year drink. Lustau East India Solera , Frangelico, Eld erflower Reflect: Nutty & Fancy

THE GONDOLIERE 98

Base/Style: Prosecco Giovanni my Gondoliere in Venice always carried a small bottle of refreshing bitter beverage with him which inspired me for this bitter-sweet drink. Method: Stirred Reflect: Bitter & Sweet Product: Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco, Soda, homemade Bitters

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge. Alexandria

Arrived in the port of Alexandria, the first stop on my journey. Late Afternoon, I went from

board and explored the Baniyan Market, overwhelmed by the smell and flavors of spices, herbs and coffee.

Latitude: 31° 10' 59" N

Longitude: 29° 52' 0" E

BANIYAN MARKET 88

Base/Style: Tequila I tried the flavor of the local dry Cactus looking plant and enjoyed the unique spiced Tumarik Method: Shake Honey Tea.

Product: Tequila, Honey, Reflect: Sweet & sour with a touch of spi ce Lemon, Tumarik Spice

DESERT KNIGHT 88

Base/Style: Rum Woke up by the smell of the freshly brewed Coffee my crew member brought from the local Market and Method: Shake he served it with a bitter sweet chocolate on the side. Product: Plantation Grande Reserve 5year, Homemade Chocolate Reflect: Bitter, sweet & dry Syrup, Chili, Vanilla, Cinnamon

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge. Mumbai

Arrived in Mumbai, the most busy city I have ever

seen. A buzzing city with a very interesting Nightlife. Entertainment with Dancers, Music and a lot of lights everywhere. Latitude: 18° 56' 31" N

Longitude: 72° 53' 7" E

PUKILA HEE 98

Base/Style: Rum Rum paired with clove,cinnamon,anise and spiced up with cardamom.I saw a crowd of people in the Method: Stirred street listening to a small boy singing a song in the street which I will always remember his words”Pukila Product: Fennel,Cloves, Hee” I believe it was this. Curry,Cinnamon, Drawbuie, Plantation 5 year Reflect: Sweet, Spice & Manly

BENILAVA 98

Base/Style: Whisky Inspired by Beni the famous Indian Dancer who loves to drink his whiskey who still able to balance Method: Stirred his moves on stage

Product: Macallan 12 Reflect: Smooth, Strong & Balanced Lagavulin 16 year Orange, Cherry Liquor

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge. Bangkok

Bangkok is truly exciting with its spicy foods, saffron-robed monks, traditional Thai architecture and noisy markets

Latitude: 13° 41' 45" N

Longitude: 100° 35' 9" E

SIAM 108

Base/Style: Gin Enjoying “Beef Kaprao” for my dinner at one of the street food markets when the Chef offered me after

the meal a lemongrass infused spirit which I still Method: Shake remember.

Product: Citadelle Reflect: Refres hing Homemade soya sauce, Chili, Basil, Maraschino Liquor

GOLD OF TAKSIN 108

I was invited to the Royal palace and hosted with all flavorful dishes and tropical fruits where the Base/Style: Rum Fresh Mango served with Chili Salt stayed in my

memory. Method: Shake

Reflect: Exotic, Fruity & Rich Product: Plantation 5 year, Mango, Chili, Salt

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge.

Singapore

Coming from Bangkok my journey brought me down the street of Malaka, along a wonderful coastline. Singapore a small port with fishermen and lots of trade activity around tea and herbs.

Latitude: 1° 17' 34" N

Longitude: 103° 43' 31" E

MERLION

Base/Style: Gin After a long night I shared with the crew that I saw a lion coming up to our ship but they thought Method: Shake I am Sea Sick and accused me to see a mermaid. The Merlion was born. Product: St. George

Botanivore, Rosemarry, Reflect: Rich & full of excitement Cointreau, Do m Benedictine, Cherry Brandy, Pineapple juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters MAJULA SINGAPURA

Woke up by the sunrise and hearing the fisherman Base/Style: Gin shouting “Majula Singapura” while leaving the Method: Rolling port.

Product: Hendrick’s Gin, Reflect: Light & Refreshing Raspberry, Mint, Lemon, Elderflower, Fresh Apple Juice, Simple syrup

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge. Sanya

Finally arrived the Southest point of China in the port of Sanya. An Island surrounded by the bright blue sea and long beaches. A tropical paradise.

Latitude: 18° 14' 23" N

Longitude: 109° 30' 3" E

SANYA SUMMER 88

Base/Style: Local Rice Arrived at the end of the hot summer, welcomed by Wine the pleasant smell of fresh coriander and a cup of rice wine. Method: Shake Reflect: Herbaceous & Refreshing Product: Local Rice Wine, Cointreau, Sweet and Sour, Coriander

PINA BANA 88

Base/Style: Rum Sitting in my Garden here in the Blessed bay, overlooking the South China Sea, I took my fresh Method: Blended Bananas and Mangos from the Garden to curate this tropical blend. Product: Diplomatico Mantuano infused with Reflect: Foamy & Fruity Banana, Pineapple Juice

All prices are in CNY and subject to 15%service charge.