Editorial | Cocktail Menu Me.at

The challenge was clear: to create a cocktail menu that not only reflected our mixologist’s unique signature, but also captured the vibrant and distinctive essence of the Me.at space. More than just a list of drinks, this collection was intended to tell stories, transporting us through the travel memories of our protagonist, a lover of discovering unique flavours around the world. 

Each cocktail on this menu is a narrative in itself, reminiscent of the sensory experiences lived during his travels. Inspired by the richness of the local gastronomy, the daring combinations and the distinctive notes of the spirits, we endeavour to recreate these ephemeral moments and transform them into unique, memorable creations.

The Sketchbook Collection was born as a result of our mixologist’s creative journey. 

Each illustration is a work of art in itself, containing notes that transport us directly to the sensory universe of each drink. 

The cocktails are recreated from the memories of the trip, illustrated with the precision of scientific drawing and the delicacy of the watercolour technique. The photography, meanwhile, is a reinterpretation of these visual notes, capturing not only the aesthetics of the cocktails, but also the cosmopolitan and refined atmosphere of Me.at.

In the Sketchbook Collection’s illustrative approach, we adopted a spontaneous and immediate watercolour technique, inspired by scientific illustrations, to create a unique sensory experience. 

Each stroke and pigment captures not only the aesthetics, but also the essence of the travelling memories that inspired the cocktails. 

These illustrations, more than simple visual representations, are vivid testimonies of taste and smell experiences, inviting the viewer to dive into a journey of sensory discovery that transcends the simple act of drinking.

With a fluid and symmetrical approach to layout, illustrations and photographs take centre stage in this publication, complemented by typography and ornamental elements that give each page a unique character. The leather binding, secured only by screws, is more than just an aesthetic detail. It’s a tactile experience that takes us on a sensory journey, making us feel not just like spectators, but real travellers on this adventure of flavours and memories. The Sketchbook Collection is a work of art in constant evolution, inviting us to explore new horizons and discover the sensory pleasures that the world of mixology has to offer.

DIREÇÃO CRIATIVA & ARTE

Gil Silva & Daniela Fernandes

DESIGN GRÁFICO

Daniela Fernandes & Gil Silva

ILUSTRAÇÃO

Daniela Fernandes

FOTOGRAFIA

Joao Macedo (João Macedo Fotografia)

IMPRESSÃO E ENCADERNAÇÃO

Digibook