Festive Christmas cocktails to get you through the holidays

Several of Singular Concepts’ bars are doing a Dr Seuss-inspired Christmas this year, and The Daily Tot’s special offering is the Grinchmas Rum-ish Coffee ($130). Made with Havana 7 years, coffee, demerara sugar, and topped with scrumptious pandan foam, this cocktail is comforting, warming, and will keep you keyed up for partying well into the night. They also have mulled wine ($120) and hot buttered rum ($120), which are the equivalent of Christmas hugs. Get The Grinch Who Stole Cocktails stamp card for $720 to redeem eight festive drinks across Singular Concepts’ bars.

This theatrical bar inside the historic Woo Cheong Pawn Shop is paying homage to sweater weather with their Liquid Cashmere range of winter cocktails, all priced at $148. Warm up with a hot Irish coffee made with Jameson whisky, illy espresso, vanilla, nutmeg, and cream; or order a hot toddy, which combines ginger, cinnamon, cloves, honey, and lemon in Johnnie Walker Black Label. Of course, they also have a spicy mulled wine – by the end of all three cocktails, you’ll probably be taking off your sweater.

The luxury hotel has come up with a range of five Christmas cocktails (all $158) inspired by the signature bars at each of the Shangri-La destinations, and can be enjoyed at any of the hotel’s restaurants. The whisky-based Frosted Ginger Potion by Gong Bar comes in a ceramic gingerbread house with a touch of dry ice drama, while Santa’s Giggle Water by The Back Room features red dragonfruit blended with rum and spices, topped with a wobbly bubbles that bursts to release aroma. Complete the set by also ordering Sanatini by Lobster Bar, Winter Wonderland by 1515 West, and Holly Smoke by Origin Bar.

Head to this award-winning cocktail parlour in Rosewood Hong Kong for five limited-time Christmas creations. DarkSide has put a festive spin on classic cocktails with their Festive Manhattan, Fig Old Fashioned, and White Christmas. There are also winter staples you can’t go wrong with, so also try their All The Way Mulled Wine and Hot Apple Toddy.

Another one of Singular Concepts’ offerings, jazz bar Ella brings out the Whoville Winter Warmer ($130) this season, featuring Irish whiskey, spiced gin, red wine, and cranberry, with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Get this cocktail for $90 instead with the Grinchmas stamp card, and also receive a welcome warmer, a customised Christmas ornament, and two festive surprises.

Tea-based cocktail joint Tell Camellia has the Cindy Lou Who-Tea ($130), a festive blend of matcha bourbon distillate, matcha tea syrup, spiced wine, orange, and matcha foam. Who doesn’t want antioxidants with their delicious cocktails, am I right? As above, this is part of Singular Concepts’ Grinchmas offering.

French rendezvous LPM has created four cocktails themed around friendship and connection, the cornerstones of Christmas. The Jean Cocteau-inspired Tribute blends Rémy Martin VSOP, Islay whiskey, green Chartreuse, and a honey and ginger candy garnish, while Garçon de Café is a twist on the Irish coffee, featuring Napoleon reduction with Christmas spices, mandarin citrus, and vanilla crème custard. There’s also their version of mulled wine in Jean à Jean, with Rémy Martin VSOP cognac and spices served hot or cold in a hand-painted clay pot. Finally, Madeleine1957 sees Rémy Martin VSOP mixed with coconut, salted caramel, and Angostura bitters.

Book yourself into the Icelandic Christmas Delights six-course set dinner at this boutique hotel to enjoy two special festive cocktails at $98 each. The Aurora is made with vodka, pineapple juice, sprite, blue curacao, and butterfly pea tea for a blue and purple gradient effect that’s reminiscent of the Northern Lights. There’s also the gin-based Snow, with lime juice, syrup, and cucumber in a sugar-rimmed glass to evoke a white Christmas.

New Italian pastry and café concept Tozzo has some festive drinks to wash down their sweet pastries and savoury dishes with. Grab a classic hot toddy ($78) or a mulled wine ($78) to pair perfectly with their delightful maritozzo pastries or homemade gelato.

Go for the Culinary Christmas buffet at The Astor to enjoy free flow on their exclusive festive drinks, which include Christmas mulled wine and sweet iced fruit punch. There are also non-alcoholic options such as apple cider and virgin sangria, though the most comforting beverage choice has got to be their Chunky Oval-Yuenyeung, a chocolatey take on the classic cha chaan teng drink.

Dine at Louise or La Terrace by Louise to enjoy the refined French restaurant’s Christmas cocktails. There’s the Vin Chaud mulled wine, warming Rum’n’Spice, and the baby pink Velvet Raspberry, all priced at $138 each. These cocktails will pair beautifully with chef Loic Portalier’s Christmas menu, and will be available until January 1, 2025.

Throughout the month of December, Duddell’s will be offering a range of Christmas cocktails to complement their elevated Cantonese cuisine. Try their Grinch Collins, Mango Bellini, and Signature White Mulled Wine. These will only be available until December 29, so book a date in your calendar before they stop serving these festive libations.

If you’ve had enough of sweating away in packed bars, head up to Wav Rooftop at Trilogy for a nice winter chill and some city views. Keep yourself warm while you’re there with their Bah Humbug cocktail ($130), made with whiskey, matcha, coconut, and nuts – it’s almost a tropical drink that’ll have you dreaming of warmer days. Get this drink for cheaper with Singular Concepts’ Grinchmas stamp card.

Not partaking in alcohol? No worries, because this year, The Peninsula has released two sparkling teas ($398) so non-drinkers will have something bubbly to toast with. The Peninsula Cuvée Sparkling Tea features apricot notes on a base of Oolong, Bi Luo Chun, and Darjeeling teas. Our favourite of the two is the Rosé version, with flavours of rose buds and cranberry in the refreshing Rose Green Tea from the hotel. Go ahead and pop these sophisticated bottles; they’re bound to be a hit.