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    Cathay Pacific

    Cathay Members’ Choice Awards 2025: Asia’s most creative bartender

    Meet the innovative bartenders serving up cocktails with a side of serious creativity
    Close-up of a bartender squeezing orange zest over a flaming torch to make an Old Fashioned.
    Credit: Ali Waxman/Getty Images

    Welcome to the Cathay Members’ Choice Awards. Our annual awards celebrate the very best in travel, dining and lifestyle – as voted for by you, our global community of members.

    After receiving tens of thousands of votes, we’re thrilled to share who you voted to be Asia’s most creative bartender. Learn more about the winner who’s changing up the Asian bar scene with their innovative tipples, as well as the four nominees that made it to the shortlist. 

    Not a member yet? Join now to unlock a world of benefits, rewards and experiences – and get the chance to vote in next year’s awards. 

         

    Ariel Hou standing behind the bar at Bar Pine in Taipei with her arms crossed.
    The dimly lit interior of Bar Pine in Taipei.

    Winner: Ariel Hou, Bar Pine, Taipei, Taiwan China 

    Founder and head bartender Ariel Hou brings a chef’s precision to Bar Pine , where she transforms local ingredients, rare botanicals and unexpected textures into artistic creations. She beats a lineup of heavyweight peers thanks to her creations that blur the line between food and drink for a multi-sensory experience that stays with you.

    “Ariel’s ability to blend art, history and mixology into a cohesive and memorable experience sets her apart as a truly creative bartender. Her cocktails reflect a deep appreciation for culture and storytelling.” - Carmen Chiu 

    Shortlisted nominees