[Bartender Profile]
Mr. Yuki Murakami
Owner-Bartender at BAR CROSSING
A bartender serving as ambassador for the premium spirit “Pisco Portón.” He has achieved numerous accolades in competitions both in Japan and abroad, including winning first place overall at the 2024 Chilean Pisco Cocktail Competition. At BAR CROSSING in Nishi-Shinjuku, he crafts cocktails that highlight the unique characteristics of grape-based spirits such as pisco and cognac.

<Career Highlights>
2022: Appointed first manager at BAR FIVE Arrows
2022: Appointed ambassador for Bolivian spirit Singani
2022: Appointed ambassador for French whisky Bellevoye
2023: Semi-finalist in the WORLD Class Japan competition
2023: Finalist at the FLOR DE CANA competition
2024: Went independent; opened BAR CROSSING
2024: Appointed ambassador for Hinohatsu Gin
2024: Won both the daily prize and overall championship at the Chilean Pisco Cocktail Competition
2024: Appointed ambassador for Chilean Pisco
2025: Champion of the FORTALEZA Tequila Margarita Day
　

① Sun Pisco Sour
The signature cocktail of BAR CROSSING and the winner of the 2024 Chilean Pisco Cocktail Competition. Inspired by Chile’s bright sunshine, this simple cocktail combines sake and elderflower to connect Japan and Chile.

② From Shinjuku
An original cocktail created exclusively for this event. Reflecting the nightlife of Shinjuku—particularly Kabukicho—this cocktail embodies the glittering allure of the night as it travels from Kabukicho to The Westin Yokohama.

③ Sandalwood Manhattan
A twist on a Manhattan, made by infusing natural sandalwood into pisco. Paired with lavender, which complements sandalwood well, this cocktail boasts a long-lasting aroma thanks to the slow-release nature of sandalwood’s scent.

④ Deep Green Mist
Made with Peruvian palo santo, known as a “sacred wood,” this cocktail blends pisco and whisky with the gentle sweetness of Japanese matcha and Benedictine. By torching the palo santo and adding hinoki, it evokes the rich, forest-like fragrance of a deep green mist.

① Sun Pisco Sour
The signature cocktail of BAR CROSSING and the winner of the 2024 Chilean Pisco Cocktail Competition. Inspired by the bright sunshine of Chile, this simple cocktail combines sake and elderflower to connect Japan and Chile.

② From Shinjuku
An original cocktail created exclusively for this event. Reflecting the nighttime vibrancy of Shinjuku—particularly Kabukicho—this cocktail embodies the glittering allure of the city as it extends from Kabukicho to The Westin Yokohama.

③ Sandalwood
A twist on a Manhattan, made by infusing natural sandalwood into pisco. Paired with lavender—which complements sandalwood perfectly—this cocktail boasts a long-lasting aroma thanks to the slow-release properties of sandalwood.

④ Deep Green Mist
Made with Peruvian Palo Santo, known as a “sacred wood,” this cocktail blends pisco and whisky with the gentle sweetness of Japanese matcha and Benedictine. By torching the Palo Santo and adding hinoki, it evokes the rich, forest-like fragrance of a misty woodland.