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Seoul's Cocktail Renaissance: Creativity and Sustainability Unite

1/2/2026

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Story summary

Seoul's cocktail scene is thriving, driven by creativity and a collaborative bartending community.
Co-founder Willy Park of Gong-Gan emphasizes Korean ingredients as essential to unique narratives.
Charles H. of the Four Seasons Hotel notes a supportive bartender community and the Dual Daiquiri.
New venues like Zest focus on sustainability, using house-made spirits and zero-waste practices.
Alice Cheongdam, a bartender, offers imaginative cocktails inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

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Story summary

Seoul's cocktail scene is thriving, driven by creativity and a collaborative bartending community.
Co-founder Willy Park of Gong-Gan emphasizes Korean ingredients as essential to unique narratives.
Charles H. of the Four Seasons Hotel notes a supportive bartender community and the Dual Daiquiri.
New venues like Zest focus on sustainability, using house-made spirits and zero-waste practices.
Alice Cheongdam, a bartender, offers imaginative cocktails inspired by Alice in Wonderland.