Our Bar

Core Storyline: A Journey from Loss of Taste to Healing

International cocktail champion A-Rong (played by Mo Tzu-Yi) loses his sense of smell in an accident, forcing him to retreat from the pinnacle of his career to a small bar known as "Our Bar." Guided by his philosophy of "one cocktail, one story," he crafts personalized drinks for various patrons:

Bitterness of Workplace Elites: He creates the "Forget Your Worries" cocktail for an overwhelmed office worker, using grapefruit salt to balance the gin's intensity, symbolizing stress relief.

Sorrow of Divorced Women: He prepares the "Rebirth Melba" for a mother facing empty nest syndrome, layering raspberry sorbet with brandy, representing a sweet turning point amid loneliness.

Youthful Confusion: For a college student, he mixes the "Adventure Bubble," combining popping candy with gin, reflecting the restless aspirations of the younger generation.

As A-Rong helps others heal through his cocktails, his own scars resurface: his father returns from prison with family secrets; his ex-girlfriend (played by Janel Tsai) reveals past emotional rifts; and a reunion with a former lover forces A-Rong to confront the truth behind his lost sense of smell. Ultimately, he finds the essence of mixology and life in the balance of sour, sweet, and bitter.

Production Highlights: Professional Mixology and Emotional Metaphors

The production team invited world cocktail champion Wang Ling-An as a consultant to design 12 original cocktail recipes:

A-Rong's signature drink, "Our Special," features a base of Taiwanese millet wine mixed with hibiscus tea and ginger, reflecting his journey of rebirth from the land.

Each episode ends with a "secret" revealing the inspiration behind the cocktails, such as the "Shattered Glass" cocktail, which uses butterfly pea flower layers to symbolize the colors of a heartbreak.
The art team created a realistic bar set using recycled wood and tungsten light bulbs to create a warm atmosphere, contrasting with A-Rong's memories of the cold competitive stage.

Social Impact: Deep Conversations Beneath the Surface

During the preview, the audience resonated with the quote, "What we drink is not just alcohol, but moments of understanding." The psychological community explored topics such as:

The potential of cocktails as a "non-verbal therapeutic medium"

How those who have lost their sense of smell can rebuild sensory memories

Director Luo Yi-An emphasized: "This is not a work that promotes drinking, but rather about how we craft the courage to move forward amid bitterness."Reflection on the societal structure of emotional repression among Taiwanese men

Broadcast Information and Viewing Guide

Release Schedule: Starting May 30, new episodes will be available every Friday exclusively on MyVideo, with simultaneous releases on all platforms.

Key Highlights: For those interested in "acting nuances," Mo Tzu-Yi's subtle facial expressions while portraying sensory impairment are worth noting. For fans of "visual aesthetics," the third episode features a montage of cocktails dripping with liquor and tears that should not be missed.

Cross-Promotion: The production team has collaborated with the well-known Taipei bar "Draft Land" to offer a special cocktail featured in the series. Viewers can redeem this limited edition "Rebirth Melba" with proof of watching.

"Our Bar" reflects contemporary loneliness and desire through the rhythm of mixology. As the producer stated: "May everyone who enters Our Bar find reconciliation with themselves through the intertwining of sweetness and bitterness."