Botanist is the second project of the Flask Group, and unlike Flask's modernist sense of avant-garde and classic, Botanist's design concept is more niche and forward-looking, and like Flask, it became a celebrity in the bar circle soon after it opened. Inspired by The Martian, the bar draws on the intentions of botanists and chemistry labs, so the menu resembles a rational notebook of experiments, with all cocktails numbered, like samples from a laboratory, and some served in Erlenmeyer flasks or beakers.
With a unique focus on visual beauty, the Botanist team uses futuristic and sustainable concepts to design the space, with many plants and herbs growing vertically in the absence of natural light and seasonality, and metal elements such as grid walls and geometric sculptural ceilings are combined in a strange and harmonious way. The whole bar is like a dark room for plant cultivation and research. Naturally, the cocktails are also related to the theme of plants and flowers, and the glasses are exquisite and decorated with extraordinary care, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are one of the most beautiful cocktails in Shanghai.
The wine list is clearly categorized and carefully categorized, with the Seasonal range of cocktails that change with the seasons, and Botanist's desire to give guests fresh, seasonal, high-quality ingredients, while also supporting local agriculture and sustainability, is designated according to the variety of fresh fruits and spices produced in the current season; The alcohol content in the Refreshing category is low to medium, and the taste is relatively refreshing; Classic is a new creation by adding or replacing fruit and botanical ingredients to classic cocktails; Spirit Forward is a full-bodied cocktail with heavier flavors such as vermouth and smoke; Customers who are not alcoholic can opt for the alcohol-free Mocktail; The most interesting and Botanist in these categories is the Experimental series, where customers can mix their own drinks as if they were experimenting with cocktails, after being instructed by a bartender.
Botanist's base wine is balanced with the sweetness and sourness of herbs, spices and fruits. #121 is a popular wine for girls, it uses grapefruit juice to increase the fruity aroma of plum brandy, and uses rose aroma to enrich the layering of this wine. If you want to drink a slightly heavier wine, try No. #235, the woody aroma of Japanese whisky with a unique smoky mezcal, and the addition of plum liqueur and a little citrus oil to add a refreshing smell.
In terms of visual and production taste, Botanist has a good experience, but the music volume is loud, the chat is noisy, and the privacy is not good, which is inconvenient for guests to rest and talk for a long time.
