Celebrating Strong Women

Stella’s signature cocktail menu features an homage to four brave ladies of history. Each woman has three cocktails crafted in her honour, as well as one custom dessert item, suitable for pairing.

From the Khun Ying Mo collection: 25ml Issan Rum, 15ml Mekhong Thai spirit, 20ml Tom Kha cordial, 20ml lime juice, a pinch of roasted rice, topped with Tom Kha foam

In the early 1800’s, Ya Mo of Nakhon Ratchasima, saved her people by leading a rebellion against Laotian invaders. She organised the townswomen to prepare a feast of food and drink for the Lao soldiers, and once they were inebriated they were overpowered by the women who were armed with cooking knives and other utensils. “She saved Korat. And even today everyone goes to pay respect to her statue,” Niza explains, adding that this drink uses Issan brand rum from Nong Khai, “to support local Thai products”.

From the Zheng Yi Sao collection: 40ml Arquitecto Tequila, 15ml Campari, and 15ml lime and lemon, shaken together and served on ice

In the early 1800s Zheng Yi Sao led one of China’s most formidable pirate fleets, with over 1,800 ships and more than 200,000 men under her command. “Pirates normally drink rum, but I think agave spirits represent her better. Rums can get lost in the mix, but mezcal, agave, and tequila always show their character,” says Niza, who was also responsible for choosing the lovely ornate Chinese teacup this drink is served in.