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Love is in the air, and whether you are hoping to get struck by Cupid’s arrow or looking to celebrate your already flourishing love, a little booze goes a long way! Check out where to drink for Valentine’s Day and keep the love flowing throughout February.
Couples who are seeking an intimate and cosy atmosphere need look no further than La Petite Maison’s Mediterranean-inspired bar. The team has dreamt up a rosy and refreshing cocktail called La Colombe Rose ($120), made from a homemade strawberry-infused tequila, dry vermouth, fresh strawberries, and grapefruit juice to enhance the notes of fresh berries and citrus. Served in an exotic cocktail glass, the rouge drink is topped with egg whites and dried strawberries to tint your dreams pink!
La Petite Maison, Shop 1, 1/F, H Queen’s, 23–29 Stanley Street, Central | (+852) 2887 1113
As part of their dinner set menu ($999 for two), John Anthony will be presenting two special Valentine’s Day cocktails as a romantic ode to the restaurant’s dedication to sustainability and zero-waste sensibility. With hibiscus-infused soda as a key ingredient in the vodka-based The One, the hibiscus flowers left over from the infusion are subsequently dehydrated, blended, and used as an edible garnish for gin-based The Other Half, connecting the drinks like lovers both in name and by components.
John Anthony, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay | (+852) 2898 3788
Another cocktail duo can be found on Duck & Waffle’s Valentine’s Day set menu ($1,588 for two), where couples can enjoy their romantic meal with a special cocktail pairing ($220 for two). Options include For Her, a mix of gin, Malbec reduction, and blueberry cream that is topped with white chocolate foam, as well as For Him, a concoction of bourbon, maple syrup, coffee bitters, and smoke. You can also take home a complimentary photograph as a memento that captures the love in the air on the most romantic day of the year. Doesn't that just make you blush?
Duck & Waffle, Shop 1081, 1/F, IFC Mall, 1 Harbour View Street, Central | (+852) 2267 6338
Those fancying a peek at Cupid’s Coconuts ($99) should head down to Frank’s, where the cheekily-named cocktail will be available for the entire week of Valentine’s Day. The coconut-water tipple is made with lemongrass-infused vodka, lychee juice, kaffir lime leaves, as well as roselle and vanilla syrup. Garnished with a velvety rose petal, this alluring cocktail will no doubt help you charm your way into anyone’s heart!
Frank’s, G/F & 1/F, No. 79 Wyndham Street, Central | (+852) 9097 9730
Are you bored of the typical Valentine’s Day celebrations? Bring a bit of tropical heat to the special occasion and stop by Ruam in Wan Chai to share a toast with Cupid with a glass of Passion in Phuket ($98), a tropical vodka cocktail boasting fragrant passionfruit, fresh lime, and the best of Thai flavours.
Ruam, Shop 9, 1/F, J Senses, 60 Johnston Road Wan Chai | (+852) 3160 8535
Toast your loved one with Gradini’s festive and limited-edition cocktail called Soul Kiss ($98) and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. Sip on the pear-infused drink filled with flavours of the light and fragrant fruit and bubbly Prosecco that offers the perfect way to embrace the romance.
Gradini Ristorante E Bar Italiano, Lobby, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Road Central, Central | (+852) 2308 3088
To pair with their Valentine’s Day set menu ($688), Alibi at Cordis Hotel tasked their award-winning mixologist Leo Cheung to come up with two cocktails made with the locally produced Perfume Trees Gin. Aptly named Sun and Moon, the first drink is made with a homemade tangerine peel and Pu’er tea soda, and the second, Hong Kong Spirit, is made with clarified milk punch and beetroot jelly. Each couple will also receive a complimentary miniature bottle of Perfume Trees Gin to keep the fun going even after the meal!
Alibi, Cordis Hotel, 5/F, 555 Shanghai Street, Mong Kok | (+852) 3552 3028
Nothing beats sharing a view of the Victoria Harbour at late night with your loved one, and Aqua offers some of the best vantage points at their bar. Upstairs at Aqua Spirit bar, don’t miss the Rosebud Dusk ($128), made with Tanqueray Malacca and Royal Botanical tonic water that has been infused with oxalis for 24 hours and then adorned with a trail of crushed rose petals to make the most of the romantic day.
Aqua, 29/F & 30/F, One Peking, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 3427 2288
Having lived in Hong Kong, Beijing, and London sure is a fun fact whenever people try to guess Ching’s accent. She loves switching between all these language channels and her “mother tongue” is just determined by how many drinks she’s had for the night! She loves movies, travelling, and exploring cities, from hidden alleys to gourmet dining, so feel free to hit her up if you need any suggestions for dinner!
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