Meet the movers and shakers who are raising the bar
When considering a destination with an exciting and established bar scene, it is true the mind does not immediately turn to the capital city of Cambodia. However, the tide may very well be turning as renowned bartenders and innovative distilleries aspire to position Phnom Penh as a rising haven for cocktails and spirits.
During a recent trip to the city, I was more than impressed by its burgeoning landscape of distilleries and watering holes, especially the talents running the establishments.
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Sora, located within the Rosewood Phnom Penh, overlooks the city centre with an adjacent sky bar that peeks beyond the building’s structure, visible from the foot below. The first drink I sip—the signature Sora.75, lingers in my mind and remains a favourite even after trying many from the bar’s cocktail menu, which is titled The Book of Yokai. With a base of gin, it is crafted with sparkling sake, Cambodian Kampot pepper (one of the city’s most famed local treasures) and passionfruit sherbet.