BARTENDER Glass of God

A Gentle Perch

The workers of the Business Planning Division for Hotel Cardinal are desperate to find a bartender. The chairman has declared that they must find someone capable of making the "Glass of God." This is no simple task when they have no idea what that means.

Old Pal / One for the Road

Ryu encounters an impossibly difficult-to-please customer while he's helping out at another bar. When a foul-mouthed customer wanders into Edenhall, Ryu will have to think outside the box and even the bar to serve her.

The Perfect Taste

Award-winning bartender Kuzuhara Ryuichi finds himself in an impromptu bartending competition with Sasakura Ryu at the prodding of Chairman Taizo. A young woman comes to Edenhall, determined to see how Ryu mixes a B&B.

A Bar's Secret Ingredient / The Face of a Martini

Desperate to recruit a chef of French cuisine with unreasonable standards, Kamishima turns to Ryu for help. Kyoko returns to Edenhall for bartending advice once again. This time, Ryu takes her to a bar he visited as an apprentice.

The First Drop

Ryu, Kyoko, Yuri, Miwa, and Chen get together to visit the "holy ground of Japanese whisky," Yamazaki Distillery. While they're there, they learn about Chen's past and his relationship to the area.

The True Face

A Bartender's Resolve

In the wake of the trip to Yamazaki Distillery, Chen decides he wants to spend his life as a bartender. However, his father is still determined to make him his heir. Chen turns to Ryu for help.

A Challenge

The Cocktail Award finals have come, and the bartenders have gathered to test their mettle. Each of the competitors brings not only their cocktails to compete but their stories as well.