If you ever find yourself wandering the streets of Hong Kong looking for a delicious cocktail, the InterContinental Hotel has you covered with these creative cocktails.
1. Sai Yeung Choi Street
Watercress, Citrus, Local Honey, Champagne, Octopus Card
Over the past century, Hong Kong’s villages and fields were replaced by high-rise buildings.
The name Sai Yeung Choi is the Cantonese name for watercress. The street was built in 1924 on watercress cultivation in a village, Mong Kok Tsuen (旺角村), now known as Mongkok.
2. From Condiment to Confection
Bourbon, Citrus, Local Honey, Ginger, Bitters
The ginger industry is one of the oldest in Hong Kong, with the first ginger preserving company set up as early as 1846. Ginger was preserved by soaking it in syrup. Samples were sent around the world; and orders began to rush in.
The Chinese have a natural aptitude for food preservation(such as salted fish, preserved eggs and ginger), a consequence of necessity as a reserve for periods of famine or flood.
3. New Territories
Gin, Tonic, Citrus, Cucumber, Bitter Melon
The New Territories are a stone’s throw away. Nestled within this area are all the farms in Hong Kong. We have sourced our bitter melon from here.
4. Mr. Yu
Cognac, Port, Berries, Vanilla, Citrus, Yu Kwen Yick Hot Sauce
A local talent, Mr. Yu Siu Kee was born in Hong Kong. His sauces are now legendary. He spent years perfecting his skills to make the perfect hot sauce before opening a chain of stores and factories. Now Mr. Yu’s hot sauce is sold around the world; and we couldn’t be more proud.
5. Jia Jia
Yellow Wine, Spicy Mango, Citrus, Bamboo, Bitters
A tribute to the oldest ever giant panda. Jia Jia lived in Ocean Park here in Hong Kong, where she was notorious for her love of bamboo.
6. Tea Time
Butter Rum, Pineapple, Local Honey, Citrus, Pineapple Bun
The inspiration is the pineapple bun or Bo Lo Bau, a sweet bun found all over Hong Kong after the government listed it as part of Hong Kong’s intangible cultural history in 2014. This delicious treat is often eaten at exactly 3:15pm, the time at which most Hong Kongers break for tea. It’s served with a slice of cold butter.
7. Victorian Lager
Chinese Tea, Tequila, Orange, Hong Kong Beer
World famous for its spectacular views, Victoria Harbour is a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong. This illustrious harbour water has witnessed history as ships of all kinds and sizes have sailed through its prestigious waters.
8. Sleeping Dragon
Dragon-fruit, Citrus, Orange Blossom, Lavender
The dragon is the icon of Brand Hong Kong, used to promote Asia’s World City internationally. Kowloon translates to “Nine Dragons”. Accordingly to legend, our hotel lobby provides an alluring pathway for the mythical “Nine Dragons” to access the harbour for their daily bath and refreshments. Meanwhile lavender is a soothing flavour and scent to calm the soul and the dragons.
9. Caged Birds
Jasmine, Apple, Citrus
Tea culture in Hong Kong has unique qualities you might not see elsewhere in the world. Many Hong Kong locals will meet for tea in the morning before work and read newspapers. Elderly people often bring their caged birds to local tea houses where you can hear both chatter and chirping.
