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Christmas cocktails
Where to enjoy a festive tipple in town this holiday season. By Katrina Lau Terrible Baby
Zuma
While a white Christmas isn’t exactly possible here, you can enjoy a sweet and fluffy cocktail concoction that looks the part. Gettinginto the holiday spirit, the Kowloon based rooftop bar, Terrible Baby has whipped up two festive cocktails. Snuggle up with its woodfire cocktail for a sweet contrast of coffee, marshmallow and housemade chilli syrup or head to the tropics with the coquito, a rum based cocktail with coconut milk and cream spiced with cinnamon and cloves. terriblebaby.com
Who says piña colada’s are just for summer? The LANDMARK based Japanese restaurant Zuma has added a festive spin to the classic cocktail. Inspired by the glimmer and shimmer of Christmas, the Christmas piña is an icy blue refreshing fusion of white rum, coconut cream, pineapple and a dash of yuzu. zumarestaurant.com
Christmas hampers The Peninsula
The Dispensary
SEVVA
Tucked away in Tai Kwan’s historic police headquarters block, The Dispensary is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping. The White Christmas cocktail will certainly add a spring to your step with a blend of bulleit bourbon, passion fruit, lemon, pineapple, candy syrup and egg white. taikwun.hk
Rooftop restaurant and bar SEVVA, designed by creative visionary and owner Bonnae Gokson, is the perfect place to add a little glamour to your festive night out. This season the bar will be bringing back its classic Christmas cocktails including a pumpkin spiced white Russian, old fashioned eggnog and a homemade pear and almond broth with a dash of Vodka. So sip the night away while watching Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. sevva.hk
The classic Hong Kong hotel is offering a selection of bespoke hamper’s overflowing with fun and festive delights. Expect a range of seasonal goodies including ornaments, chocolates, cookies, chocolate panettone, gourmet teas, wines and champagne. The luxurious hampers are packaged in exclusive containers resembling a red-bricked house or white pageboy hat. peninsula.com
Rosewood Hong Kong The beloved Butterfly Patisserie at Rosewood Hong Kong has been busy putting together indulgent treats and nibbles for the holiday season. Offering a choice of two luxurious hampers, the hotel cake shop packs a host of classic panettone, handmade chocolates and gingerbread cookies into each basket. rosewoodhotels.com
Hue No Christmas is complete without a glass of steaming hot mulled wine. Set against the backdrop of the dazzling Hong Kong skyline, Hue is offering an assortment of special Christmas cocktails including a classic mulled wine to keep you cosy this season. huedining.com.hk
Feather & Bone
Aqua Spirit What better way to kick off the festivities than slipping on a golden cocktail and overlook the stunning views of Victoria Harbour at Aqua Spirit. The new deck the halls cocktail features an aromatic blend of cinnamon and star anise mixed with a unique combination of vodka, tio pepe and mancino secco, for a real festive kick. aqua.com.hk
The gourmet butcher and deli is wishing home cooks a Merry Christmas with a host of pantry essentials and festive goodies. Choose from three luxury hampers including Merry Little Christmas, Jolly Jamboree and Jingle Bell Rock. The most extravagant number out of the three, the Jingle Bell Rock hamper will delight epicureans with premium extra virgin olive oil from Archidamo, British-favourite Border Biscuits shortbread and Jean Larnaudie bloc duck foie gras. featherandbone.com.hk
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