Meet Nikita Matveev, Mandarin Oriental Macau’s First Resident Mixologist

The Russian mixologist presents his unique flair for creative cocktails at the luxury hotel’s Vida Rica

Newly appointed in June 2017, Nikita Matveev is Mandarin Oriental Macau’s first resident mixologist, a first for the city’s luxury, non-gaming hotel and marking Vida Rica's transformation to a new speakeasy format.

Known to his peers in the drinks business simply as ‘Nik’, Matveev began his mixology journey at the age of 16 when he started as a waiter in a local restaurant in his home country of Russia. Upon receiving his degree in Customs Law, he pursued a career in hospitality instead, joining Soho Lounge, where he learned of the industry and brushed up knowledge on creating cocktails with innovative flavour combination. Upon joining Soho Lounge, Matveev took part in the Angostura Global Cocktail Competition, placing 8th place overall. After one year of into the drinks business, he competed in the Diageo World Class Russia Cocktail Championship and ranked 10th place. In June 2017, he returned to the competition as a finalist.

Joining Vida Rica at the Mandarin Oriental Macau allows Matveev to showcase his talent in mixology, serving a selection of revamped classic cocktails and new signatures such as Pear brulee (cinnamon-infused Black Label, pear puree, spiced syrup, lemon juice and caramel), The Ruins Of St. Paul (gin, chamomile tea, lemongrass, lychee juice, sesame-cinnamon syrup) and Matveev’s Diageo World Class Competition 2017 cocktail Papita Sarbat (Singleton 12 years, papaya, Antica vermouth, rhubarb bitters, lime juice and honey).

Vida Rica, G/F Mandarin Oriental Macau, 945 Avenida Dr. Sun Yat Sen, NAPE, Macau; +853 8805 8928

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Meet Nikita Matveev, Mandarin Oriental Macau’s First Resident Mixologist