Iron Bartender: Our Sauciest Competition Yet

Three bar masters. Three “secret” ingredients. One judge. Would Beijing’s cocksure mixologists fumble when faced with an unusual condiment or unfamiliar fruit? Or can they concoct a drink to impress one tough taster? In the spirit of Iron Chef, we put our bartenders to the test by announcing a secret ingredient, giving them ten minutes to conceive of and create a mix, and finding out just how creative a cocktail can get.

Isaiah Li from Frost; Andy Chen from Capital M; and Zhang Lin from Cafe Zarah were our contestants this round. Stephanie Rocard from Mao Mao Chong ruled over as our judge.

Photos: Mitchell Masilun