The St. Regis’s Brand Rituals
1. The champagne Ritual
At The St. Regis Bangkok, cherished traditions are carried out as flawlessly today as they were a century ago under the discerning eye of John Jacob Astor, the founder of the first St. Regis hotel, The St. Regis New York. A ritual that continues on since the days of the Astor family, champagne sabering remains The St. Regis’ way of welcoming the evening. The St. Regis Bangkok will employ the use of a saber from the Royal Thai Army in the Head Butler’s nightly revival of this traditional art.
The traditional art of champagne sabering is revived every night at 6:30 pm against the backdrop of sun setting in The St. Regis Bar. The St. Regis Bangkok’s Head Butler sabers bottles of champagne each night at the St. Regis bar, allowing guests to experience the thrill of the skill and partake in the overflow of bubbly champagne. Revisit the bygone era and enjoy The St. Regis Bangkok house champagne, Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2002
2. The Bloody Mary Manu
The St. Regis cocktail Signature
In 1934, FernandPetiot, the bartender at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar, perfected the recipe for a vodka-and-tomato juice cocktail he dubbed the Bloody Mary. Deemed too racy a name for the hotel’s clientele, it was rechristened the Red Snapper. While the latter moniker may not have stood the test of time, Fernand’s spicy concoction certainly has.