From Cocktail Glass to Tang Wine Cup

Li Shunhua is a well-known figure in the modern bar scene. With his keen palate and bold creativity, he crafts cocktails that are not only rich in flavor but also striking in appearance, earning the love of his customers.

One night, amid flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder, Li Shunhua is experimenting with a new drink recipe in the bar’s basement. Suddenly, a streak of blue light flashes, and a powerful wave of dizziness overwhelms him. When he comes to, everything around him has changed: ancient-style buildings, passersby dressed in period clothing. He has transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty.

At first, Li Shunhua is at a loss, but the drinks for sale in a roadside tavern give him an idea. He puts his modern bartending skills to use, cleverly blending Western Regions grape wine, Central Plains rice wine, and various spices. The novel mixing process and distinctive drinks soon draw everyone’s attention. High-ranking officials and nobles invite him to their residences to mix drinks, while scholars and poets compose verses about his creations. As Li Shunhua introduces modern bartending ideas to the Tang Dynasty, he is also captivated by its drinking culture. In this collision of past and present, he begins a remarkable new chapter in his life.