{"id":106513,"date":"2017-06-19T21:25:33","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T13:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culinarycapital.hk\/?p=106513"},"modified":"2017-06-19T21:25:33","modified_gmt":"2017-06-19T13:25:33","slug":"intercontinental-arijit-bose-monkey-47-gin-cocktail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonathansin.com\/en\/intercontinental-arijit-bose-monkey-47-gin-cocktail\/","title":{"rendered":"[Hong Kong Cuisine] 4 Must-Try Cocktails This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe InterContinental Tsim Sha Tsui has specially invited world-renowned mixologist Arijit Bose to Hong Kong to create four exclusive cocktails featuring Monkey 47 Gin for the Lobby Lounge. Arijit Bose previously served as Head Bartender at 28 Hong Kong Street in Singapore and is one of Singapore\u2019s top ten bartenders; indeed, 28 Hong Kong Street is ranked seventh in the \u2018World\u2019s 50 Best Bars\u2019 list. It is clear that Arijit Bose is no ordinary figure.
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\nAs the base spirit for four cocktails, Monkey 47 is unique in that it is distilled using 47 natural botanicals, a third of which are rare ingredients from the Black Forest, such as blackthorn, spruce, elderflower, cranberries and blackberry leaves. Monkey 47 has a hint of citrus and a touch of spice, with a fresh, aromatic bouquet; with an exceptionally rich complexity that cannot be compared to the typical gin, which is often characterised by a simple, strong and overpowering alcohol flavour. What makes it even more precious is that Monkey 47 is produced in a limited edition of just 5,000 bottles per year, so every sip of Monkey 47 is, in fact, a limited-edition treat.<\/p>\n

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The Knicker-Bocker Gambit<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nOn this visit to Hong Kong, Arijit Bose has created four cocktails for the InterContinental Tsim Sha Tsui. The first, \u2018The Knicker Bocker Gambit\u2019, is a refreshing and invigorating aperitif with a sweet and tangy flavour, made with orange juice and lemon juice. It doesn\u2019t have a strong alcoholic taste, and its sweet flavour is sure to be a hit with the ladies.<\/p>\n

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The Young Earl<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nThe second drink was \u2018The Young Earl\u2019, made with Monkey 47, with Earl Grey tea as the base, combined with fresh lychee, lemon juice and thyme syrup, and finished with sparkling wine. It had a sweet flavour with hints of tea and wine, which I rather liked.<\/p>\n

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The Schwarzwald Sour<\/span><\/h3>\n
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It contains Monkey 47, Manchino liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, redcurrant syrup, and, most importantly, egg white. The third cocktail is called The Schwarzwald Sour; sweet white wine is added to it, giving it a smooth texture.<\/p>\n

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The Monkey\u2019s Secret<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nThe final drink was \u2018The Monkey\u2019s Secret\u2019, which also features Monkey 47, along with gin and tonic, almond syrup, green apple juice, nettle liqueur, pear juice and lemon. Of the four, this one has the most pronounced fruity aroma, though it is rather sweet.<\/p>\n

Monkey 47 Gin \u00e0 la carte cocktail = HKD165@ +10%<\/p>\n

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Cocktail and canap\u00e9 set<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The four cocktails listed above are part of the \u2018Monkey 47 Gin Cocktail & Canap\u00e9 Package\u2019, carefully paired by the hotel. For just HKD425 per person plus 10%, you can sample all four cocktails in one go.<\/p>\n

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Dates: 23 May to 31 August 2017
\nOpening hours: Monday to Sunday, 18:00\u201323:00
\nVenue: Lobby Lounge, InterContinental Hong Kong
\nTel: 2313 2323
\nWebsite: https:\/\/hongkong-ic.intercontinental.com\/en\/promotions\/monkey47<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

#Monkey47 #ArijitBose #InterContinentalHongKong<\/p>\n

The Knicker-Bocker Gambit<\/span>
\nIngredients: Monkey 47 \u2013 Mancino Rosso \u2013 Mancino Dry \u2013 Cura\u00e7ao \u2013 Raspberry syrup \u2013 Orange juice \u2013 Lemon juice<\/span>
\n\u2018Trivial Matters\u2019 has managed to capture the aroma of orange and lemon juice; there\u2019s no need to worry about a strong alcoholic taste \u2013 it\u2019s sweet and goes down a treat!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Schwarzwald Sour<\/span>
\nIngredients: Monkey 47 \u2013 Suze \u2013 Lillet Blanc \u2013 Lemon juice \u2013 Sugar syrup \u2013 Egg white<\/span>
\nCompared to the previous one, this one has an even smoother texture\u2014perhaps because of the added egg white. There\u2019s a layer of white foam on the surface, but once you take a sip, the flavours blend together beautifully without any harshness. Personally, I think it\u2019s particularly well-suited to ladies~<\/span><\/p>\n

The Young Earl<\/span>
\nIngredients: Monkey 47 \u2013 Earl Grey tea and thyme syrup \u2013 Fresh lychee \u2013 Lemon juice \u2013 Sparkling wine<\/span>
\nIf you prefer a slightly stronger alcoholic flavour, this drink would be just the thing; it also has a hint of tea on the palate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Monkey\u2019s Secret<\/span>
\nIngredients: Monkey 47 \u2013 Chartreuse \u2013 Orgeat \u2013 Green apple juice and pear juice \u2013 Lemon \u2013 Tonic<\/span>
\nIn terms of portion size, this one is the largest, and the alcohol content is also noticeably stronger than the first two. It really just comes down to personal preference when deciding which one to order.<\/span>
\nFine wine really does need to be paired with fine food, and choosing the right combination can be quite a dilemma, can\u2019t it? Why not just go for a set menu instead?<\/span>
\nWe\u2019ve also included the prices of the cocktails here for your reference\u2014HKD165 + 10% per glass. This offer is valid until 31 August 2017, so if you\u2019re interested, why not pop in for a drink with a few close friends?~~<\/span>
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\nPersonally, my favourite is the second one\u2014The Schwarzwald Sour :)<\/span>
\nIki\u2019s next stop at the InterContinental Hotel is the To Eat restaurant\u2014I suppose that must be dinner at Xintu Xuan!<\/span>
\nInterContinental Hong Kong Lobby Lounge<\/span>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/s.openrice.com\/QrbS0D0i000<\/span>
\nAddress: Lobby, InterContinental Hong Kong, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui<\/span>
\nTel: 2313 2323<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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