⇨ Duddell’s
Speaking of Zuma, one of its London alumni is shaking things up at JIA’s Michelin-starred Chinese eatery, Duddell’s. Mario Calderone, who previously headed up Honi Honi in Central, has just been named head mixologist and salon manager at Duddell’s, where he has pledged to bring “fun and good vibes” as well as his knowledge of “classic old-style cocktails”.
Duddell’s will unveil Calderone’s “simple” and “guest-friendly” cocktail menu—comprised of pre-Prohibition recipes “with a twist”—in the second week of October, marking a change from the existing Japanese-themed menu. Some of the “twists” include the Champagne Cobbler ($160) made with Veuve Clicquot Champagne, a splash of maraschino liqueur, and fresh orange, lemon, and pineapple and Duddell’s Sour ($140; pictured), a concoction of citron vodka, Aperol, passion fruit, citrus juice, and egg white.
If you discover a new favourite drink, we recommend ordering it often—Calderone plans to change the menu every six months, only keeping a handful of guest favourites from season to season.
Duddell’s, 3/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central | (+852) 2525 9191