7 best bars and caterers for Christmas cocktails in Hong Kong, from Rosewood’s DarkSide’s mulled wine with Rémy Martin VSOP, to The Diplomat’s bottled eggnog and Glass Gardener’s mixology workshop

Dec 11 , 2022

Hong Kong’s bars and mixologists are set to end the year on a high, with a mix of new concoctions, refreshed classics and home experiences, such as Tell Camellia’s Not Irish Coffee but Tea. Photos: Handout

Christmas 2022

Hong Kong’s bars and mixologists have come up with winter cocktails that Bacchus would approve of, from refreshed classics like Bianco & Rosso’s hot toddy take and even home experiences

Imbibe at Soho’s Tell Camellia or Zzura, hop over to TST’s DarkSide or do takeaway eggnogs from Diplomat … and if you want to level up, join Glass Gardener’s cocktail workshop

All we want for Christmas is booze as bars and restaurants are finally back in full swing for this holiday season. Whether you’re looking to partake in festive tipples at some of Hong Kong’s world-class watering holes, or looking to stay in but still enjoy top-shelf mixology to go, we’ve got you covered as bartenders mix up seasonal specials and put personal twists on time-honoured classics.

1. The Daily Tot

The Daily Tot is reprising past favourites and debuting new merry tipples. This year’s selections include Tot’s Rum Mulled Wine (HK$90) and the Irish Rum cocktail (HK$120).

The former brings back the winning combination of Sangiovese red wine, Plantation dark rum, orange juice, vanilla extract and spices, while the latter pairs Flor De Cana 7 years with Mr Black coffee liqueur, pure coffee, demerara sugar and cream.

2. Tell Camellia

Tell Camellia’s Not Irish Coffee But Tea.

Tucked away in Soho, the tea-inspired roost reprises its variation of a festive boozy coffee with the Not Irish Coffee But Tea (HK$120) that combines hojicha, whisky, sesame and cream.

3. Bianco & Rosso

Those looking for something healthier to even out the holiday food can head out to Singular Concept’s newest venue, Bianco & Rosso, for a Lillet Toddy (US$110), a warm, low-alcohol alternative that spotlights Lillet, honey, orange liqueur and allspice.