THE CONNECTION, a matcha cocktail that connects Japan and the West, was born at Hotel GRANBACH Tokyo Ginza.

In the heart of Ginza, Edo and European aesthetics are united in a single glass.Hotel GRANBACH Tokyo Ginza(General Manager: Fujio Yamase) will begin serving THE CONNECTION, a two-layered original cocktail with matcha as the main ingredient, at the Magdalena Bar & Lounge on Friday, November 7, 2025.

What this article will tell you

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The story is full of “connections” made over the past 1750 years.

History is a source of inspiration

• 1750: Year J.S. Bach ended his life in Leipzig, Germany

• 1750: The year Tsutaya Shigesaburo, a leading figure in Edo's publishing culture, was born.

The head bartender of the Hotel Grambach, Tsukasa Takahashi, noticed the coincidence of the year linking the two “geniuses”. Furthermore, the hotel is located on the southwest corner of the Tanuma Iiji Residence, the former site of the Kano school of painting, with which Tsutaya developed a close friendship in the Edo period. This coincidental intersection (=connection) became the core of the cocktail that connects Japanese and Western, past and present.

Music and Art Motifs

“J.S. Bach, the ”father of music,“ is said to have left behind more than 1,000 works. In this land of history and creativity, the cocktail will be finished with a wafer paper depicting Kano Yamasetsu's ”Old Plum" (from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art), and the plum, a symbol of rebirth, will add depth to the story.

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Encounter of Japanese and Western flavors in one drink - Flavor art in two layers

Upper layer: Evergreen green matcha layer

• Materials Used:CUZEN MATCHA(100% domestic organic matcha leaves, ground on the spot style)

• Taste: Freshly ground aroma and bright flavor

• Accents:Seitenbach(Seitenbacher) protein layers for richness and a fine texture.

Lower layer: Rose-colored botanical layer

• Base:Ki no Bi Kyoto Dry Gin（The Kyoto Distillery)

• Liqueur:end-of-season plum tree

• Taste: Japanese botanicals and plum nuances evoke the elegant aftertaste of the Kano School's view of nature.

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Offer Overview (Reservations, Prices, Hours)

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Debut event "Autumn Cocktail Night feat.

Event Summary

• schedule: Friday, November 7, 2025

• Hours.19:00-21:00

• venue: Bar & Lounge "Magdalena" (2F)

• ContentsCocktail performance by Tsukasa Takahashi / "THE CONNECTION

Reservations and Inquiries
TEL: 03-5550-2227 (restaurant direct)
Official hotel website:https://www.grandbach.co.jp/ginza/

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*Taste index is a guide based on tasting trends.

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Know the ingredients: Why “freshly ground matcha”?

Three advantages of freshly ground

1. aroma retention: Freshly ground matcha from a stone mill reduces the loss of volatile aromas and sends the peak of aroma directly into the glass.

2. Vividness of tones: Before oxidation and moisture absorption, the powder is brightly colored and has a beautiful evergreen appearance.

3. tasteThe fine particle size creates a creamy texture, synergistic with the fineness of the protein.

Contrast“ painted with gin and plums”

• beauty of the seasonJapanese botanicals, such as juniper, yuzu, and gyokuro, are harmonized with green notes of matcha.

• end-of-season plum treeThe “Sourness” and "Sweetness" of the "Sourness" and the "Sweetness" of the "Sweetness" are designed to "connect" the two layers in a single sip.

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How to drink to maximize the value of the experience

1. see, smell, taste“ the layers”

• Take the first sip without stirring. Taste to confirm the aroma and flavor of the upper layer and follow the botanicals in the lower layer.

2. 2 to 3 sips of “gentle blending”

• By Barspoon.3-4 timesThe only light steer. Balance to bring out a sense of unity while retaining contrast.

The finish is “lingering plum blossoms.”

• Plum blossoms at the end of the wafer paper. From sight to taste, the story is complete in the production.

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Developer Profile: Head Bartender Tsukasa Takahashi

• 2014: Nikka Whisky Forum "Cocktail Competition", Japan's No. 1

• 2018: Hennessy Cocktail Competition Japan Finalist

• 2018: Selected for the Ronsacapa Rum Competition Japan Finals

• 2021-: Head Bartender, Hotel Granbach Tokyo Ginza

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Hotel GRANBACH Tokyo Ginza, the “stage”.”

Concept and Hospitality

• Opening in November 2021, guests will be welcomed by "wellness cuisine" and live music in a serene space with the music of J.S. Bach.

• One of the flagships of the GRANBACH brand with four locations nationwide (Sendai, Tokyo, Atami, Kyoto).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are reservations required?

Due to limited seating,advance reservationis safe (TEL: 03-5550-2227).

I don't like alcohol, can I order?

This product is an alcoholic cocktail. Please ask the bartender if you would like a non-alcoholic drink (availability is subject to stock and availability on the day of the event).

What is included in the fee?

The listed price of 1,815 yen isConsumption tax 10%, service charge 10% includedOutpatient use is not included in the price. Outpatient use except for events is not included.Cover charge 605 yenThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

What are the serving times?

Bar time**19:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:30)**.

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Summary: A drink that “connects” time and culture in Ginza

Bach, Shigsaburo Tsutaya, matcha green tea, and botanicals are connected in Ginza, a district that has been in existence since the Edo period. THE CONNECTION“ is not just a new work,1750.The latest chapter in the story that began with The threefold combination of sight, smell, and taste will harmonize your night time.

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Reservations and Inquiries

• Directly connected to the restaurant:03-5550-2227

• Official hotel website:https://www.grandbach.co.jp/ginza/

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