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The Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Bandung Pandan Spritz unveiled as Malaysia's national mocktail for Visit Malaysia 2026
RENAISSANCE Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre has officially launched the Bandung Pandan Spritz, Malaysia's first national mocktail, as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Crowned at the Signature VM 2026 Mocktail Championship 2025, the drink will be served in participating hotels nationwide starting next year. The winning mocktail was created by local bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan, an ambassador at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur. His creation reimagines the beloved Sirap Bandung, infusing it with modern flair through clarification and carbonation techniques—all while maintaining a zero-proof, alcohol-free profile. 'This recognition is truly an honour for us as it is an extraordinary mark for the hotel as well as for Nadzemi. It is not just about what is in the glass—it is about who we are and the representation that it brings as a whole, for the nation and the Renaissance brand. We are proud of this milestone as part of our contribution to the national campaign. Our gratitude extends equally for the opportunity to spotlight on our local talent and innovate flavours in a way that is responsible, modern and deeply rooted in culture,' said Martin Ehlers, Multi-property General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre. The launch took place at R Bar, the hotel's signature outlet, where attendees were treated to a live demonstration of the mocktail's preparation by Nadzemi. Inspired by his favourite local drink, Sirap Bandung, he described the drink as a blend of familiarity and innovation. 'It is still surreal to be able to achieve this given it is my first time competing in such an elaborate scale. This triumph is not just for me, but a celebration of the support from the team who supported me from the beginning to the end. It is an honour to contribute to this achievement for the hotel and for Malaysia,' said Nadzemi. The competition was organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Food and Beverage Executives Association (MFBEA), and Mixology Alliance of MFBEA (MAM), with main sponsorship from Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo's). The Bandung Pandan Spritz stood out for embodying the theme 'Malaysia in a Glass', representing a growing interest in sophisticated zero-proof beverages in the hospitality scene. The launch event was attended by media, key industry figures, and representatives from MAH, MFBEA, MAM, Yeo's, and Tourism Malaysia, all toasting to a future of innovation, cultural pride, and responsible indulgence. The mocktail is set to be available in hotels across the country beginning early 2026.
Rakyat Post
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Has An Official Drink And It's A Fine Mix Of Local Flavours
Subscribe to our FREE Visit Malaysia 2026 has its official signature mocktail to welcome guests to Malaysia. Named the Bandung Pandan Spritz, its the creation of our local bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan. Nadzemi from Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre competed against 30 other bartenders to make the official ''welcome drink'' and emerged as a winner at the Grand Finals of the Signature Mocktail Championship for Visit Malaysia 2026. The competition was organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Mixology Alliance of MFBEA (MAM) with support from Tourism Malaysia. Bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan stands in the centre with the Bandung Pandan Spritz in hand during the media launch. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP The core criteria in the competition is for bartenders to use sustainable Malaysian ingredients and flavours to make their winning mocktails. The mocktail Bandung Pandan Spritz impressed judges with its fusion of local flavours comprised of rose bandung, coconut, and lychee with added fizz. During the competition, Nadzemi paired the drink with kuih lapis, explaining that the kuih lapis and the drink flavours represent Malaysia's multiracial society. On 31 July, members of the media had a taste of Bandung Pandan Spritz at the media launch in R Bar, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Nadzemi demonstrated how he made the drink using clarified bandung, lemon concentrate, and coconut lychee cordial. The drink is also garnished with a lychee cradled in a pandan leaf. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Nadzemi shared it took him two weeks to finalise the signature mocktail for Visit Malaysia 2026. The mocktail is refreshingly smooth and it was fun to have the hints of flavours coming through as you drink it. Although bandung syrup is used, it's not sickly or overly sweet. Want to try the Bandung Pandan Spritz for yourself? The Bandung Pandan Spritz will be available in participating hotels soon enough. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Bandung Pandan Spritz mocktail Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
