Though the city’s favourite bars remain closed, there’s no reason to not treat yourself to a much-needed cocktail night in the comforts of your own home. With some of the city’s best-loved nightlife hotspots serving up delicious takeaway cocktails just a call away, you’re all but guaranteed to enjoy these unique bar-to-home experiences whether you’re throwing a house party or just looking for an easy nightcap after a stressful day.
The Diplomat
This Central-set speakeasy US tavern is well known for martinis and creative cocktails such as the Tarling, a signature cocktail combining pandan-infused gin, white port, baking spice, clarified orange juice and coconut juice, and Boulevardier, a heady blend of Wild Turky rye bourbon, Punt E Mes and Campari bitters. Each 400ml to-go bottle serves up to four, with prices starting at HK$500.
Price: HK$500+
Available for pick up at The Diplomat, Central, Hong Kong
The Old Man
Claiming the coveted No.15 spot on The World’s 50 Best Bars list, The Old Man is bringing some of its award-winning cocktails right to your door step. From a seaweed-flavoured vodka and spiced cherry tomato to a guava Negroni or a limited-edition Hemingway series of collectible bottled cocktails, home-bound connoisseurs of mixology will be spoilt for choice at the number of premium offerings, which are available in either 500ml and 700ml sizes.
Price: HK$500+
Delivers to: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Lantau and Outlying Islands (free delivery with minimum order of HK$800 for Hong Kong Island / HK$1,000 for New Territories and Lantau)
Darkside
Adding a touch of opulence to takeaway cocktails, Darkside, the jazz bar nestled within Rosewood Hong Kong, recently unveiled customised bottled alcoholic beverages masterminded by the luxury hotel’s beverage consultant, Giancarlo Mancino. Delving into its extensive library of aged spirits, on offer are such libations as the Godeau Cognac Old Fashioned and the 50/50 Martini with Xellent Swiss Gin.
Price: HK$458+
Available for pick-up at Butterfly Patisserie, Rosewood Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui
The Wise King
Award-winning modern classic cocktail bar The Wise King also has on offer an array of takeaway cocktails to entice your taste buds. Its expansive arsenal consists of contemporary takes on classic drinks, including the King’s Negroni, Jamon Old Fashioned, Brined Rickey, and the Pickled Margarita. Available in two sizes – 500ml for HK$500, or 750ml for HK$598 – each bottle comes with a tag hand-signed by the bar’s founder in appreciation for customers’ support.
Price: HK$600+
Delivers to: Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Coa
Named after the machete-like tool used to harvest agave – the key ingredient in tequila and mezcal – COA is an award-winning cocktail bar that puts the focus firmly on the aforementioned spirits. The agave specialists in this Central-set bar have partnered with local craft brewer Young Master Ales to create a special bottled collection of the bar’s signature cocktails, featuring the same rich flavours that discerning drinkers have come to love. Their virtual shop also stocks a selection of craft brews and spirits all fronted with artistic labels.
Price: HK$400+
Delivers to: Across Hong Kong except outlying islands (free delivery with minimum spend of HK$700 )