Bar Show Malaysia’s Cocktail of the Year Awards 2025: #11–30 On The List

MONO Malaysia

Rising Stars Shaping Malaysia’s Cocktail Culture

The Bar Show Malaysia Cocktail of the Year Awards, presented by MONO Malaysia and Perrier, shine a spotlight on the best Malaysian-made signature cocktails shaking up bars and menus across the country.

While the top 10 often grab the headlines, numbers 11–30 are just as compelling showcasing inventive flavours, bold techniques, and bartenders pushing boundaries in ways that hint at the trends and tastes of tomorrow. Voted on by a 60-strong panel of bartenders, media, and cocktail enthusiasts, this ranking proves that even outside the top spots, Malaysia’s cocktail scene is alive, daring, and worth following.

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A printed document about the Cocktail of the Year Awards in Malaysia, highlighting creativity in the cocktail scene and the collaboration between MONO and Perrier to recognize exceptional cocktails and bartenders.

Cocktails Worth Watching

These awards are more than just rankings, they capture Malaysia’s cocktail scene at its most inventive and daring. Every cocktail on this list showcases the imagination, skill, and fearless experimentation of bartenders who are redefining what a drink can be. Even if a cocktail didn’t crack the top 10, it’s shaping trends, inspiring new techniques, and hinting at what we’ll be sipping next. For cocktail lovers, industry insiders, or anyone curious about Malaysia’s nightlife, this isn’t just a list, it’s a roadmap to the drinks driving the scene forward.

A cocktail named Xoco Negro served in a elegant glass, presented by Penrose in Kuala Lumpur. The drink is amber in color and garnished with a sprig, set against a dark background.

A close-up of a purple Magic Martini served in a sleek martini glass, showcased as part of the Bar Mizukami, Kuala Lumpur cocktail rankings.

11. Xoco Negro – Penrose, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday 7:00pm – 10:30pm, Thursday – Sunday 7:00pm – 1:00am, Closed on Monday, Tuesday

12. Magic Martini – Bar Mizukami, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: Bangunan Ming Annexe, 9, Jln Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday – Friday 6:00pm – 12:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm – 7:00pm, Closed on Monday, Sunday

A close-up image of a cocktail named '(C)LOUD & CLEAR' from REKA in Kuala Lumpur, presented in a clear glass with a decorative garnish.

A cocktail named 'I Purple You' served at Good Friends Club in Penang, featuring a glass filled with a dark liquid and a green leaf being torched, set against a pink backdrop.

13. (C)loud & Clear – REKA, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 67M, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday – Thursday 6:00pm – 1:00am, Friday – Saturday 6:00pm – 2:00am, Sunday 5:00pm – 12:00am, Closed on Monday, Tuesday

14. I Purple You – Good Friends Club, Penang

ADDRESS: 39, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Sunday – Thursday 8:00pm – 1:00am, Friday – Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am

A glass of Hojicha Sour cocktail served on a dark stone plate, accompanied by tatami iwashi and a small white garnish. The background shows a bar setting with greenery.

A beautifully presented Double Espresso cocktail served in a sleek glass, featuring a garnish and illuminated in a dramatic lighting setup.

15. Hojicha Sour – The Nest, Penang

ADDRESS: 82, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Thursday – Saturday 6:00pm – 12:30am, Sunday – Wednesday Closed

16. Double Espresso – BISO, Penang

ADDRESS: 63a, Jalan Magazine, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday – Sunday 7:00pm – 1:00am, Monday Closed

A bartender pouring a sparkling drink into a tall glass, featuring a pink Ulam Mojito cocktail garnished with a fresh mint leaf, at Backdoor Bodega in Penang.

A KDD Martini served in a classic cocktail glass, featuring an olive garnish, on a wooden table with soft lighting.

17. Ulam Mojito – Backdoor Bodega, Penang

ADDRESS: 37, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Thursday – Monday 8:00pm – 1:00am, Tuesday – Wednesday Closed

18. KDD Martini – Cabinet 8, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 70, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: 7:00pm – 1:00am, Daily

A tall glass of Oolong Gin Fizz with ice on a cork coaster, accompanied by a red lamp in the background, displayed on a dark table.

A cocktail named Mangosteen Saketini served in a tall glass, showcased against a dark background. The drink features a light, frothy top with bubbles and a sleek presentation.

19. Oolong Gin Fizz – The Suckling Pig, Penang

ADDRESS: 161, Lebuh Noordin, Village / Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday – Thursday 7:00pm – 1:00am, Friday – Saturday 7:00pm – 2:00am, Sunday – Monday 7:00pm – 1:00am, Tuesday Closed

20. Mangosteen Saketini – Ba by Kinugawa, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday 5:00pm – 12:00am, Friday – Saturday 5:00pm – 1:00am, Closed on Monday

A sleek cocktail glass filled with a clear drink, garnished with a thin strip of garnish, displayed on a dark surface with the text indicating its name and origin.

A close-up of a cocktail named 'Big Cat Fight' from Good Friends Club in Penang, featuring a glass with a dark drink and a savory cracker resting on top.

21. Penrose Gibson – Penrose, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday 7:00pm – 10:30pm, Thursday – Sunday 7:00pm – 1:00am, Closed on Monday, Tuesday

22. Big Cat Fight – Good Friends Club, Penang

ADDRESS: 39, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Sunday – Thursday 8:00pm – 1:00am, Friday – Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am

A cocktail named 'Meow Meow San' from Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur, presented in a glass with floral garnishes, placed on a decorative coaster.

A close-up of a Briny Martini served in a elegant glass, accompanied by a small dish of garnishes, set against a textured gold background.

23. Meow Meow San – Three X Co, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: Lot T6A, Level 3, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Friday – Saturday 5:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday 5:00pm – 12:00am, Sunday closed

24. Briny Martini – Frank’s Bar, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: Avenue K, Unit 06 Level 03, 156, Jln Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Sunday – Monday 6:00pm – 12:00am, Tuesday – Saturday 6:00pm – 2:00am

A cocktail named 'Dusun 2.0' served in a clear glass with a long stem, set against a blurred, colorful background that fades from green to orange. The image emphasizes the drink's vibrant appearance.

A clear cocktail named 'Kelapa Hotak' served in a glass, garnished with a long pandan leaf. The background features dark stone and some coconut shavings.

25. Dusun 2.0 – REKA, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 67M, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday – Thursday 6:00pm – 1:00am, Friday – Saturday 6:00pm – 2:00am, Sunday 5:00pm – 12:00am, Closed on Monday, Tuesday

26. Kelapa Hotak – Backdoor Bodega, Penang

ADDRESS: 37, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Thursday – Monday 8:00pm – 1:00am, Tuesday – Wednesday Closed

A close-up of a cocktail named 'Berry Mary' served in a glass with ice, featuring a garnish on a wooden skewer, placed on a marble surface.

A sophisticated cocktail named 'Royal Blue Fondue' served in a stemmed glass, featuring a unique garnish. The drink is highlighted against a dark background, emphasizing its elegant presentation.

27. Berry Mary – Cabinet 8, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 70, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: 7:00pm – 1:00am, Daily

28. Royal Blue Fondue – The Nest, Penang

ADDRESS: 82, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

OPENING HOURS: Thursday – Saturday 6:00pm – 12:30am, Sunday – Wednesday Closed

A close-up of the cocktail 'Ang Ang Politan' served in a classy glass with a frothy top, placed on a green table against a blurred wooden background.

Close-up of a champagne flute with a bubbly cocktail, labeled 'No. 30 Beau Gest, Lavantha, Kuala Lumpur'.

29. Ang Ang Politan – Cabinet 8, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: 70, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: 7:00pm – 1:00am, Daily

30. Beau Gest – Lavantha, Kuala Lumpur

ADDRESS: Lower Ground Floor, Chinatown, 1, Jalan Hang Lekiu, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

OPENING HOURS: Thursday – Monday 8:00pm – 2:00am, Tuesday – Wednesday Closed

These cocktails may sit just outside the top 10, but they’re proof that Malaysia’s cocktail scene is full of surprises. Each one brings its own flair, from daring flavours to unexpected twists, and together they paint a picture of a community that’s constantly experimenting and raising the bar.

If anything, this list shows that the spirit of innovation doesn’t stop at the crown, it thrives in every corner.