The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa has teamed up with guest bartender Naoto Ogawa for a special cocktail collaboration at its Lobby Lounge & Bar in Nago, Okinawa. The two-night event features six original cocktails created by Ogawa and hotel bartender Shota Kinjo.
The guest bartender event runs on September 18 and 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The wider Negroni Week program at the hotel continues from September 18 through September 30, while the lounge itself is open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Guests do not need to be staying at the hotel to attend.
Ogawa will serve three original cocktails and Kinjo will serve three more. The evening also includes a special food selection from Riva Ristorante, including burrata, charcuterie, and truffle French fries. Prices are not specified in the release.
About the Lobby Lounge & Bar
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Lobby Lounge & Bar
The redesigned Lobby Lounge & Bar offers afternoon tea, light meals, and bar drinks from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. It has 60 indoor seats and 13 terrace seats, with guests under 18 asked not to use the lounge after 8:00 p.m.
Pastry Chef Hidefumi Yoshida
Pastry chef Hidefumi Yoshida creates sweets inspired by Okinawa’s local ingredients and seasonal landscape. His lineup includes gluten-free shikuwasa Basque cheesecake, muscat and lime tart, shikuwasa and kabosu caramel chocolate, seasonal parfaits, and freshly baked house scones.
The redesigned lounge draws on the colors and changing light of Okinawa’s sea and sky. Ryukyu glass lighting adds a soft shimmer overhead, while the bar counter uses a blue gradient inspired by the horizon over Nago Bay. The space offers afternoon tea, light meals, and drinks, with views that change from morning through evening.
Highlights
- Six original cocktails in total: three by Naoto Ogawa and three by Shota Kinjo
- Guest bartender Naoto Ogawa is a Campari Group brand ambassador
- Special food pairings include burrata, charcuterie, and truffle French fries from Riva Ristorante
- The redesigned lounge has 60 indoor seats and 13 terrace seats
- The lounge also serves afternoon tea, light meals, and bar drinks
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa — Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Lobby Lounge & Bar; Negroni Week Guest Bartender Event |
| Menu / items | Six original cocktails; burrata; charcuterie; truffle French fries; afternoon tea; light meals |
| Period | Guest bartender event: September 18–19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Negroni Week program: September 18–30, 2026 |
| Location | The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa Lobby Lounge & Bar, Nago, Okinawa |
| Address | 1343-1 Kise, Nago, Okinawa |
| Price | Not specified in the release |
| Official website | Reservation site |
Before you buy
- When is the Negroni Week guest bartender event?
- The guest bartender event takes place on September 18 and 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Where can I attend the six-cocktail event?
- It will be held at the Lobby Lounge & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa in Nago. The event is open to both hotel guests and other visitors.
- Do I need a reservation for the guest bartender event?
- The release provides a reservation link for the Lobby Lounge & Bar, but does not state whether reservations are required for this event.
The event is part of Negroni Week, a global charitable initiative associated with Campari and Imbibe. Participating bars and restaurants use Negroni-based drinks to support donations connected with food culture, producers, environmental protection, and local communities.
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa stands on a hill surrounded by the greenery of northern Okinawa, overlooking Nago Bay and the East China Sea. Following the lounge renovation, all of the resort’s dining spaces have now been refreshed, including the Italian restaurant Riva Ristorante.
