Hot Nights Cool Drinks
Bruce Dawson and Spike Tang choose cocktails for hot summer nights.
Peak Cafe Bar
9-13 Shelley St., SoHo, 2140-6877
Name: Raspberry Mojito, $48
The lowdown: Bacardi, Framboise, raspberry puree, lime, Prosecco and mint leaves - a best-seller in Aussie sister restaurant Cafe Sydney.
Strength: 4/5
Drunk by: Expat suits and skirts
The verdict: Fruity, refreshing and tie-loosening.
Langham Hotel
8 Peking Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 2357-1133
Name: Summer Meadow, $88
The lowdown: Blue Curacao, Midori liqueur, honeydew melon and pineapple juice
Strength: 2/5
Drunk by: Girls who like their liquor to taste like pop
The verdict: Sweet little number with a mildly intoxicating buzz
Lux
UG/F California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St., Central, 2868-9538
Name: Bella Lux, $78
The lowdown: Champagne, Schonbrunner
Gold orange liqueur and Chambord black
raspberry liqueur
Strength: 5/5
Drunk by: High-maintenance women
The verdict: Bubbly with bang. A strong ending to a long day - or a nice prelude to a long night.
Drop
B/F On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Rd., Central, 2543-8856
Name: Rose Petal Martini, $90
The lowdown: Skyy Vodka, Monin Rose Syrup, Kwai Feh lychee liqueur and lychee juice
Strength:
Drunk by: Couples who need a room
The verdict: Don’t be fooled by its pale pink looks, this is a sexy little number - a strong lychee Martini with a sweet smell and melodramatic styling.
