LOOKING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL COCKTAIL HAUNT in Bangkok that’s as experiential as it is exclusive? Make a reservation at the city’s newest drinking destination, the gemstone-inspired Ruby’s.
The bijoux new cocktail bar, opening today at Langsuan luxury and lifestyle landmark Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, seats only 16 guests and offers an immersive experience in an atmosphere inspired by romance, broken hearts, gemstones and revenge.
Skilled mixologists orchestrate evenings at Ruby’s, offering up gem-toned tipples with a side of storytelling. The small space fosters easy conversation and camaraderie with your fellow drinkers, while a sunken seating area further ups the cosy factor, and did we mention the menu itself?
Made for romantics and lovers of all things heartfully painful (or just plain lusty), Ruby’s cocktail philosophy is to craft drinks that feel like romantic invitations, anecdotes, and perhaps some self reflection — the further you forage, the more you understand the bar’s narrative (or yours).
“Guests who peer through Ruby’s curtains will discover a one-of-a-kind sensory journey,” says the mastermind behind Ruby’s cocktails, Stanislav Andruskevic, Kimpton Maa Lai Bangkok’s Bars & Beverage Manager. “Ruby’s, much like its namesake, is seductive, surprising and immersive, tempting guests to linger longer, exploring every mystery and inspiration.”
The menu promises unprecedented flavours, scents, and aesthetic presentations. It showcases rare components, innovative print methods, and avant-garde presentations meant to make an impression and stay with you long after you depart. This cocktail menu, almost like a journal, is available for sale from the bar itself — and believe us, you won’t find its kind anywhere else.
From Emerald to Amethyst
Old Bangkok sets the stage for the seductive and low-lit cocktail bar’s dazzling array of 16 libations, including 14 spirited concoctions and two alcohol-free options, each drawing inspiration from the mystique of precious stones and the mind of its author, Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok and Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok – Vignette Collection, Shane Jameson
“Yesteryear Bangkok showcases grit and rawness with a touch of unbridled passion. The drinks and their ideology, married with the tale of hurt and becoming the hurter, lift Ruby’s beyond just another cocktail bar, it’s got depth,” he said.
Bearing the bar’s name, the Ruby cocktail is the obvious place to begin any journey. A scarlet red gin-based cocktail inspired by a paper cut and a chance meeting, the drink’s delicate jasmine notes and colour-saturated ingredients include strawberry, pomegranate and hibiscus.
The elegant white Diamond pushes boundaries with an intriguing mix of Tequila Blanco, creamy Hokkaido yoghurt liqueur, organic yoghurt and pear. The drink is designed to represent, through flavour, the strength and sharpness of the famed gem.
Emerald leans into envy, witches and fairies, boasting bold gin, artisanal mezcal, melon, mango sticky rice and durian coconut foam among its ingredients.
The Blue Sapphire is meant to convey sadness and seduction within its melancholy preface. It blends vodka, elderflower, pear, butterfly pea and pear sake with blue spirulina to create a watercolour effect in your glass.
“Gemstones are very complex and have distinctive characteristics, just like our cocktails. Ruby’s is meant to be a meaningful conversation, not just idle talk,” said Patrick Both, Regional General Manager of IHG Luxury & Lifestyle.
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Oyster
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Foie Gras
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Chocolate
Chef Davide Calo’s refined bites complement the drinks, featuring tempura Fine de Claire oyster, fresh red prawn tartare, seared foie gras with wild mushroom and ricotta, and grilled Wagyu beef on fluffy brioche topped with truffle. These accompaniments are more than mere drinking snacks. Each has been thoughtfully matched to both the libations and emotional journey.These beautifully put-together bites are exclusive to Ruby’s and enable the conversation to stay longer than the first taste at the bar, making the Ruby’s experience stand alone in the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
Blending gemstone-inspired drinks with intriguing storytelling, Ruby’s articulates smart and immersive experiences where skilled mixologists craft innovative libations using rare ingredients — but also start dialogue surrounding them. With an intimate atmosphere and intricately prepared gourmet bites, Ruby’s invites guests to indulge in a truly unique journey.
Ruby’s debuts today and is open daily from 5:30 p.m. until late. For more information or reservations, call 02 056 9999 or email Rubys.KimptonMaaLai@ihg.com.
Article Sponsored by Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
Images courtesy of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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