2020 might have seen the rise of a new trend in the form of bottled cocktails and wine deliveries. Now, though, with dining-in restrictions extended to 10pm, what better way to catch up with loved ones than to unwind over a drink or two. And if your New Year’s resolution is to cut back on alcohol, fear not, for below are some of the city’s most deliciously sophisticated alcohol-free cocktails to try…
Earl Grey Caviar Martini
Sinlessly delicious is the Quinary’s spirit-free version of its signature and all-time bestseller, Earl Grey Caviar Martini. Fresh and citrusy with cucumber, red apple juice, lemon juice and elderflower cordial. Topped with Earl Grey tea caviar and a tower of Earl Grey tea air for a sumptuous touch, this tea-based mocktail from the award winning bar is a definite must-try.
Price: $140
Location: Quinary, Central
Morning Dew
For a delightfully fresh treat, the Morning Dew from Central-set, colonial-inspired restaurant The Envoy serves up a Dilmah green tea and jasmine double-strength tea mocktail, topped with a own homemade pandan syrup that’s described as “pearls of dew clinging onto the tips of long blades of grass, sparkling in the light”. The British eatery, located in The Pottinger, is ranked among Asia’s Top 50 Best Bars, so this is one drink you’re all but guaranteed to enjoy.
Price: $110
Location: The Envoy, Central
Ruby
Set against the breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Harbour, Ozone’s take on an alcohol-free classic Sangria comes in the form of the sophisticated Ruby. Mixed with the celebrated zero-alcohol distilled spirit Seedlip Grove 42 and Merlot Juice, this classy mocktail is an uncanny replica of its red wine counterpart. Needless to say, patrons are likely to cheer on for many rounds through the night with a sweeping view of the city skyline to drink to atop the ICC.
Price: $110
Location: Ozone, Tsim Sha Tsui
D’Ho Chi Minh
For a of taste of springtime in a glass, the fruity D’Ho Chi Minh by Wan Chai-set Vietnamese restaurant Le Garcon Saigon delivers exotic flavours of the tropics. Boasting delicious notes of pineapple, lychee, lime and egg white, the tipple is beautifully presented in a simple tall rock glass to highlight its vibrant hues. Inspired by Parisian brassieres, Le Garcon Saigon is chic and elegant space that serves as the perfect setting to enjoy a casual afternoon meal over drinks.
Price: $98
Location: La Garcon Saigon, Wan Chai
Seedlip Sour
For an exclusive round of drinks against the backdrop of contemporary decor, stylish furniture and funky music, look no further than the renowned Balinese restaurant Potato Head’s best kept secret, The Music Room. Among its selections of alcohol-free elixirs (courtesy of the connected Eksotika bar) is the Seedlip Sour, a spirit-free mint and oleo syrup cocktail with citrus and sugarcane juices that comes topped with the bar’s signature mojito foam.
Price: $85
Location: Potato Head, Sai Ying Pun