Cocktail experiences to enjoy in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s nightlife scene is still on pause but these restaurants are ready to bring their guests a new take on cocktail culture. From cocktail masterclasses that teach you trade secrets to a night time bottomless brunch, take part in these cocktail experiences around the city.

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Te Quiero Mucho

Partnering with Pernord Ricard, Te Quiero Mucho brings bottomless brunches to whole new playing field with its booze and board game brunch. Diners plates and glasses are kept topped up with its range of free-flow items including the al pastor, Baja-style fish and shiitake mushroom taco. Larger nibbles like chilaquiles, pancakes and churros with margaritas, mimosas and beers complete the dining experience. Depending on your mood, choose between games like UNO, Cards Against Humanity and Foosball.

Te Quiero Mucho, 286 Queen’s Road Central, Central, 3423 3290

DarkSide

Learn how to whip up cocktails like the pros with the new cocktail masterclass and menu at DarkSide. The masterclass is lead by Arkadiusz Rybak, director of bars, and teaches guests the secrets behind three out of eight available beverages. Students will be provided essential mixology tools and a charcuterie and cheese board to complete the experience. Inspired by Kowloon’s “dark side”, classics like an old martini, Gibson and Cardinale debut on its new menu.

DarkSide, 2/F, Rosewood Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3891 8732

Okra

Partnering with Mizunara: The Library, the well-established Ginza-style whisky bar, take part in an exclusive cocktail and otoshi experience at Okra. With a menu of drinks and nibbles, explore new flavours and pairings for a unique cocktail adventure. With familiar concotions to Mizunara specialities, like an early grey martini, there will be something for every palette.

Okra, G/F and 1/F, 110 Queen’s Road West, Sai Ying Pun, 2806 1038

Zuma

Zuma reinvents the concept of brunch with its Yashoku night brunch hosted on Saturdays. Starting at seven pm, get your friends together for an extravagant evening. This experience is complete with contemporary Japanese dishes and free-flow sake, champagne and beer. Whilst topped up bubbles set the mood, a choice of two signature main courses and deluxe desserts will keep your stomachs lined.

Zuma, 5 and 6/F, 15 Queen’s Road, Central, 3657 6388

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Hue

Its sweeping views of the skyline make Hue the perfect backdrop for sunset cocktails and an evening to enjoy. Inspired by art and colour, its new cocktail programme transforms a spectrum of colours into drinks. The dandelion shakes tequila echo, mezcal and pineapple juice whilst the black and white old fashion pairs black sesame and coffee-infused bourbon. Its new custom-built whisky and cocktail trolley is lead by its mixology team to tailor drinks to your preference and shaken by your table side for an interactive experience.

Hue, 1/F, HK Museum of Art, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3500 5888

Mirage

Get ready for summer with the Häagen-Dazs™ cocktail-flavoured ice cream inspired afternoon tea set at Mirage. Reinventing cocktails into delicious desserts are the piña colada ice cream and lime mojito sorbet. Other nibbles include a lychee martini mousse cake, banoffee tart, shrimp taco and smoked salmon croissant. Elevate the cocktail experience with an aperitif such as the weigh to go that shakes Kraken rum with lime juice and blackberry jam for a fruity and fresh punch.

Mirage, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 2802 8888