After you have stuffed yourself greatly with a Christmas meal, we all know what comes next during this end of December: booze and probably more booze after that. This is the time for letting go and drinking.
Christmas is all about celebrating, so why not kick up your feet and sip on these festive-themed Christmas cocktails to end the year in a classy and fruity way?
Top Christmas cocktails to sip this season
DarkSide
At the DarkSide cocktail bar, the Christmas spirit is high, taking a traditional tone with a gorgeous cognac-spiked mulled wine. The All the Way Mulled Wine (HKD180) mixes a rich Remy Martin VSOP cognac, red wine, sherry, and spiced cordial together, with finishes of citrus, ginger, pomegranate, and raisin to soothe you and warm you up in the cold.
DarkSide, 2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732
Bourke’s
Peel Street’s latest opening Bourke’s is going all in on Christmas with a delicious creamy cocktail, taking notes from American traditions. Their Eggnog (HKD95) mixes together brandy, bourbon whiskey, madeira, fresh nutmeg, and a mix of milk and eggs to strike home a nostalgic tone from now until Dec. 31.
Bourke’s, G/F, 46 Peel Street, Central
The Daily Tot
Hong Kong’s bumping rum bar The Daily Tot is joining their groups’ bars and restaurants to go full festive mood in the theme of a spectacular Grinchmas. Their cocktail, the Grinchmas RUM-ish Coffee (HKD130), blends Spiced Rum, hand-drip coffee, Demerara, and pandan cream to create a soothing and spicy concoction.
The Daily Tot, Shop E, LG/F, Felicity Building, 58 Hollywood Road, Central, 2366 6836, book here
Tozzo
PMQ’s newest Italian pastry Tozzo, which specialises in gelato and whipped cream-filled brioche buns called maritozzo, is joining in on the year-end fun with a Christmassy Hot Toddy (HKD78). The short cocktail is simple, blending together whiskey, honey, and lemon juice. It is a perfect drink to help soothe your throat in time for New Year’s Eve.
Tozzo, 2/F, JC Contemporary, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road (enter via Old Bailey Street), Central, 5729 7821
The Stage
Down in Wan Chai at the neighbourhood’s hottest dining complex, The Stage is ringing in Christmas throughout the month of December with the Liquid Cashmere (HKD148), a classic hot cocktail that tastes similar to an Irish coffee. Their version mixes Jameson whisky, illy espresso, vanilla, nutmeg, and cream to top it all off.
The Stage, 2/F, Sophia Loren House Hong Kong, The Heritage Woo Cheong Pawn Shop, 60–66 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, 3594 6302, book here
LPM
LPM is going big in Christmas with a dedicated “Greetings for our Friends” cocktail menu featuring four libations to light us up with the red and green fever. features four unique cocktails dedicated to the theme of friendship and connection. Their Tribute (HKD148) cocktail offers a boisterous sip with a mix of Remy Martin VSOP, Islay whiskey, Green Chartreuse, and finished with honey and ginger candy.
La Petite Maison (LPM), Shop 1, 1/F, H Queen’s, 23–29 Stanley Street, Central, 2887 1113, book here
Bar Q88
At JW Marriott Hotel in Admiralty, Bar Q88 is inviting Christmas-celebrators for a glass or few from their festive drinks menu. The Holiday Eggnog (HKD128) is a great choice to head back to traditions. The drink is mixed with vanilla-infused brandy, salted caramel, egg yolk, and an elegant dollop of cream.
Bar Q88, G/F, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2810 8366
