Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris has introduced the second volume of its acclaimed cocktail menu series A Sense of Memories. Created by Arnaud Volte and his team, the new offering explores the emotional connection between flavour and memory, capturing the warmth and nostalgia of autumn and winter through 15 new signature cocktails.
Designed as a sensory journey, each cocktail reflects a cherished seasonal moment, from the crisp freshness of early autumn to the magic of festive winter celebrations. The menu highlights seasonal and locally sourced French ingredients, evolving naturally from the first edition launched earlier this year.
Bar Les Ambassadeurs continues to build a reputation as one of Paris’ most inventive luxury cocktail destinations. Each drink is accompanied by a unique artistic illustration, inviting guests to interpret the experience through imagination while engaging every sense.
Among the creations, Forest evokes a chilly woodland walk with Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Whisky, Shiitake Mushrooms, Honey, Peat, Soya, Pine and Bitters. Thanksgiving celebrates festive gatherings with Michter’s Bourbon and Sweet Vermouth infused with Chicken Skin and Cranberry. Harvest brings a refined autumnal embrace with Suntory Hibiki Japanese Harmony, Vermouth, Honey, Madeira, Spelt and Verjus, touched with a spelt Kvass reminiscent of earth and winter’s first chill.
For those who love the festive season, Gingerbread delivers comforting sweetness with Rémy Martin VSOP Cognac and Gingerbread Soda, also available in a non-alcoholic version using Tanqueray 0%. Christmas creates its own winter story with Los Siete Misterios Mezcal, Calvados, Chestnut, Honey, Cinnamon and Pear, while Hot Chocolateblends Flor de Caña 12YO Rum, Chocolate, Spices and Chipotle, or can be enjoyed alcohol-free with Seedlip Garden. New Lunar Year honors cultural tradition with Camus VSOP Borderies Cognac washed with Duck Fat, combined with Spices, Honey and Soya.
Other cocktails dive deeper into sensory imagery. Mountains brings a sharp alpine breeze through Roku Gin, Quince, Verjus, Gentiane, Elderflower and Green Chartreuse. Seaside channels a quiet winter shore with Haku Vodka, Manzanilla Sherry and Seaweed, enhanced by Coffee Bitters and Tonic Water. Flowers uses Frapin VSOP Cognac, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, PX Sherry and Muyu Vetiver to recall the scent of a forgotten bloom. Trees layers Casamigos Blanco Tequila with Vermouth, Pecans and Cacao to evoke snow-dusted branches.
Moments of celebration appear throughout. Friendship brings the joy of snowball fights through Don Julio Blanco, Pecans and Cacao. Birthday Cake delivers playful nostalgia with Ketel One Vodka, Mascarpone, Ladyfingers, Coffee, White Cacao, Cream and Cherry. Fun-Fair combines Hendrick’s Gin, Candy Apple, Calvados, Sauternes and Champagne to recall evenings at a winter carnival. Finally, Greeting Card uses Zacapa 23 Rum, Walnut, Pear, Clementine and Clarified Milk to honor handwritten notes exchanged during the holidays.
The latest edition of A Sense of Memories reaffirms Bar Les Ambassadeurs as one of Paris’ leading cocktail innovators, merging fine craftsmanship with storytelling that resonates emotionally with each guest.
