Around The World In A Glass: 5 International Cocktails To Try In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is often described as a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. This month, we’re spotlighting some of the best new cross-cultural libations in the city – because “melting pot” basically means cocktail, anyway …

CHINESOLOGY’S LICORICE

What better way to get a taste of China than via a Chinese medicinal herb-inspired cocktail? Fortunately, Chinesology, as the name suggests, celebrates the Tang Dynasty’s vibrant drinking culture with an eclectic list of cocktails fusing Chinese tradition with contemporary Western mixology. Inspired by the revered medical text, Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), newcomer Licorice is an infusion of gin, Lillet Blanc Vermouth, home-made preserved plum liquor and medicinal liquorice-root topped with tonic water, making for a refreshing and potent cooler with a subtle hint of bitterness.

ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central

CAPRICE BAR’S IT’S THYME

Caprice Bar’s new cocktail menu Terroir Volume Two is designed to guide you on a sensory exploration of France. It features 10 distinctive cocktails, each inspired by a different French region, all the way from the faraway Outre-mer to historic Limoges. New addition It’s Thyme celebrates the latter – a smoky mezcal mule elevated with thyme-infused agave syrup and kombucha. The vibrant yet contrasting mix of smoky and refreshing flavours is indeed très magnifique.

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central

EL TAQUERO’S SAVOURY MICHELADA

A recent addition to Wan Chai’s ever-growing dining scene, El Taquero is here to spice up your life with the best of Mexico’s culinary and mixology scene. Tacos and tequila aside, the Savoury Michelada – it consists of Clamato juice, fresh orange juice, citrus, hot sauce and cerveza – is the perfect hair of the dog to quench your Sunday thirst. Did someone say “fiesta”?

119 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai

THE AUBREY’S MERONE

The Aubrey is already one of the city’s favourite Japanese go-tos, thanks to its eccentric izakaya vibe. This month, margarita magic collides with Japanese cantaloupe in the bar’s new Merone cocktail. The captivating blend of melon, awamori, Mezcal, ancho, citrus and Angostura give you an instant Japanese hit without the hassle of catching a flight.

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central

MAJO’S MAJO MARTINI

Located in the heart of Soho, Majo Tapas Paella Bar offers indoor and open-air courtyard dining, much like the famous bodegas in Spain. And while the venue might be most famous for its Spanish-style roasted Iberico suckling pig, the drinks menu alone is worth a visit too. The signature Majo Martini is a prime example why. Mixing G’Vine Floraison, Amontillado and dry vermouth, the cocktail is topped off with a skewer of pickled onion, anchovy and olive for a savoury twist.

22 Staunton Street, Soho, Central