6 fancy cocktails to try at Hong Kong’s top bars: from Worship with The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental and Ecoffee at Rosewood’s DarkSide, to Tropical Milk Punch at The Daily Tot

Jan 8 , 2023

The Ecoffee cocktail at DarkSide, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong’s favourite watering holes are back in full swing after a tough Covid-19 lockdown period, with delicious cocktails like the Lillet Blanc-based Ambrosia at The Merchant

Other top-notch libations worth trying include the bright-blue Cenote at Mexican diner Pablo made with Montelobos mescal and the pretty-in-pink Isla Lund at J’s Bar Bistro

Mixologists across Hong Kong’s world class bar scene are itching to have patrons back at their establishments after we wrapped up 2022 on the up from Covid-19. As if we didn’t have reason enough to go out for a tipple at some of our favourite watering holes, we’ve selected six top-notch libations you should try at some of the finest venues in our city.

1. Ambrosia

The Ambrosia cocktail at The Merchant features Lillet Blanc and Peychaud’s Bitters. Photo: Handout

What? Lillet Blanc, Noilly Prat, Giffard Menthe- Pastille, Giffard Crème de Pêche, verjus, absinthe, Peychaud’s Bitters

Where? The Merchant

Potency: * * *

2. Cenote

The Cenote cocktail at Pablo comes in a bright blue hue. Photo: Nicholas Wong Sixteen Photography

What? Montelobos mescal, green chartreuse, lime cordial and blue Curacao

Where? Pablo

Potency: **

3. Ecoffee

The Ecoffee cocktail at DarkSide is made with low-waste Widges Gin. Photo: Handout