As economic pressures and urban isolation intensify, Chinese youth are transforming apartments into intimate social hubs where strangers can connect over cocktails and conversation.

From Martell to The Macallan, LUXUO looks at how alcohol brands shift toward the lifestyle sector to market to broader consumers.

From minimalist bars to salacious speakeasies, innovative ingredients to one-of-a-kind cocktails, its time to get acquainted with some of the best bars in the nation.

From salacious speakeasies to dessert-inspired drinks, the new era of mixology sees elevated cocktails and decadent flavours tantalise the tastebuds.

Our colleagues at Men’s Folio have some of recommendations that will help to mellow down the hustle of the week

Watermelons can be hydrating on a hot day, but tucking into a wedge can be messy, LUXUO has a list of cocktails and bars where you can not just feel cool but look cool doing it.