Hakkasan menu explores intersection of East and West
The Bar at Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair has created a drinks list featuring 20 signature serves for its 25th anniversary.
Director of beverage Wendy Hopkins and head of bars Phoebe Doran created the menu, which encompasses new creations and reimagined Hakkasan classics.
Each cocktail is inspired by different ‘moments, moods and locations’, from 1960s Hong Kong to modern London.
Thirteen drinks on the menu can be made non-alcoholic.
Among the Hakkasan classics is the Lychee Martini, which blends Belvedere vodka, lychee, lime, orange cream bitters and rose.
Meanwhile, The Hakka is inspired by the restaurant’s early years. The cocktail layers Belvedere vodka, Akashi-Tai saké, Briottet Lychee liqueur, lime, coconut and passion fruit.
Elsewhere, the Peking Sour draws on Hakkasan’s Cantonese heritage through a blend of Hennessy VSOP, duck fat-washed Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Coachbuilt Whisky, grapefruit and Angostura bitters.
The Smoky Negroni captures Hakkasan’s ‘signature theatricality’ with Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve, Akashi-Tai umeshu, Campari, Antica Formula Vermouth and a mist of Ardbeg 10 Year Old Scotch whisky.
The Kowloon Cooler 2.0 is a light Highball with Belvedere vodka, berries, vanilla and Double Dutch soda water, while the Za’atar Paloma mixes Patrón Silver Tequila, za’atar spice, grapefruit, agave and Saicho Osmanthus sparkling tea.
The menu also features a range of sharing serves for larger groups.
Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s full à la carte menu from the bar, with each cocktail designed to pair with the food. Highlights include a dim sum platter, Hakkasan’s signature whole Peking duck and braised whole lobster noodles in broth.
Yavuz Pehlivanlar, CEO of Hakkasan Group, said: “Since joining Hakkasan Group, I have been consistently inspired by the extraordinary depth of talent, creativity and heritage that runs through everything we do.
“This cocktail collection is an early and exciting expression of the ambitious programme of development and refinement we are committed to delivering across every facet of the Hakkasan experience.
“It reflects both who we are and who we are becoming – a brand that honours a remarkable 25-year legacy while pushing boldly and unapologetically into its next chapter.”
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