By Josiah Ng
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New menus, special shifts and unique classes continue to fill what’s turning into a busy September for Hong Kong’s bar scene. Veteran venue The Old Man kicks things off with its newest menu focused on human connection, while The Daily Tot promises a more enlightening Saturday with weekly rum cocktail classes. Close out your weekend with a full afternoon of Mexican drinks and bites over at Honky Tonks Tavern, which is hosting Molino all the way from Bangkok.
Friday, September 12
The Old Man launches new menu
What: Nikita Matveev and The Old Man officially unveiled their new menu Relations on Thursday, so there’s no better way to kick off the weekend than to try the speakeasy’s new concoctions. Inspired by our connection to other people, flavours, dreams, spaces and more, the menu focuses on a variety of flavours that unexpectedly work together.
For example, the Like-Minded Creatures combines blanco tequila – redistilled with patchouli and moss – with vetiver gris liqueur and a pear and aloe cordial with cold brewed kukicha tea. Meanwhile, the Partners in Crime combines coconut-infused cachaça with a Thai basil and chilli cordial, satay sauce distillate, Monkey 47 Gin and coconut mint oil for a bold, full drink topped with a kaffir lime spray.
Where: Lower G/F, 37-39 Aberdeen Street, SoHo, Central
When: 5pm-2am
Saturday, September 13
The Daily Tot’s rum cocktail class
What: You don’t have to be a student to go back to school this month, with The Daily Tot hosting cocktail classes every Saturday. Beverage manager and rum connoisseur Maikal Gurung will take students through the world of rum and its versatility in cocktails. Each booking includes a welcome drink, instruction on two classic cocktails for each person, and a plate of bites to share. RSVP via Singular Concepts’ site.
Where: Shop E, LG/F, Felicity Building, 58 Hollywood Road, Central
When: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Price: HK$776 for two, HK$1,164 for three or HK$1,552 for four
Sunday, September 14
Honky Tonks Tavern x Molino (Bangkok)
What: Enjoy as much of the warm weather as you can as Molino takes over the kitchen at neighbourhood joint Honky Tonks Tavern for one day only. The Bangkok-based Mexican restaurant celebrates Oaxacan cooking, with highlights from the venue including a house-made three-cheese fondue with tortilla chips, and tacos containing sea bass, Wagyu or crispy chicken. Of course, Mexican cocktails will also be on offer, including a Paloma with an El Tequileno base, a passion fruit margarita and more.
Where: Pak Tsz Lane Park, Man Hing Lane, Central
When: 2pm onwards
