GŎNG Bar, London’s highest hotel bar perched on Level 52 of Shangri-La The Shard, has launched its new cocktail menu: Nature & Earth . This exciting new line up is inspired by the lifecycle of a plant, from seed to juice - a sensorial journey from earth to glass, grounded in Asian heritage and crafted with sustainable intent.
Nature & Earth is a tribute to nature’s transformation - a celebration of growth, character, and cultural story. Each cocktail focuses on a single hero ingredient, drawing from verdant landscapes, ancient forests, tea gardens, and fragrant spice markets.
The cocktails showcase both visual artistry and complex flavor profiles:
Buckwheat
A homage to humble beginnings, Buckwheat blends Toki Japanese Whisky, Buckwheat Shochu, and Peach and Jasmine Soda. Its hand-moulded savoury fried buckwheat noodle garnish offers texture and symbolism, celebrating the resilience of the seed and its journey upward through the soil.
Flesh
A bold, sensory encounter, Flesh channels the pulse of growth at its peak with Enemigo Blanco Tequila, Mezcal, Mango, Citrus, Seaame and Oriental Spices. Garnished with dried chilli, this cocktail evokes the intensity and vibrancy of fruiting and flowering, delivering a fiery profile that lingers long after the first sip.
Flower
A delicate tribute to nature in full bloom, Flower combines Orientalist Gunpowder Gin, chrysanthemum Honey, clarified citrus, and French Champagne. Dried chrysanthemum petals crown this elegant creation, offering floral aromatics and visual poetry.
Sugar Cane
Sugar Cane highlights GŎNG’s commitment to freshness and local collaboration. In partnership with Raya market stall from neighboring Borough Market, fresh sugar cane juice is pressed each morning to form the cordial base of this cocktail, which also features Havana 3yo Rum, Agricole Rhum, pimento, and citrus.
Other cocktails feature ingredients like rambutan, galangal, makrut lime, matcha, and mango - each celebrating a different stage of the plant’s evolution, brought to life through exceptional craftsmanship and storytelling.
To conclude the menu with purpose, Nature & Earth introduces The Evergreen - an invisible serve that represents a donation rather than a drink. Guests who select The Evergreen are supporting GŎNG’s partnership with Veritree, with each contribution funding the planting of a native tree in the English countryside. This initiative helps restore biodiversity and support reforestation efforts in Kent, turning a simple gesture into lasting environmental impact.
The cocktail menu was conceptualised and brought to life by Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Julien Casanova, Bar Manager Simone Ghiozzi, and Assistant Bar Manager Davide Capirola.
Julien Casanova, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Shangri-La The Shard, London said: “This menu is a tribute to nature’s quiet brilliance - a reminder to slow down, reconnect, and appreciate the balance around us. Nature & Earth was born from our passion for natural ingredients, our respect for cultural heritage, and our company’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship. Our new partnership with Veritree inspired us to think more consciously about every step in the creative process - and it led to cocktails that don’t just taste good, but also do good.”
With Nature & Earth, GŎNG continues to redefine high-altitude mixology, delivering not only breathtaking views of the London skyline but also a drinking experience elevated by thought, sustainability, and soul. Whether celebrating a special occasion or discovering a new favourite flavour, guests can expect a journey through nature - inspired by our roots and poured with purpose.
Nature & Earth is available exclusively at GŎNG Bar, Shangri-La The Shard, London.
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