Klang Valley hotels are getting into the holiday spirit, crafting special festive cocktail menus to embody the season.
These limited-time offerings move beyond the standard tipple, often incorporating local ingredients and spices to give classics a creative Malaysian twist.
From cinnamon-laced sours to mocktails featuring native fruits, the city’s top mixologists invite guests to toast the year-end celebrations in style.
SATELLITE RESTAURANT & BAR
53rd Floor, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Kia Peng, Kuala Lumpur
Business hours: 5pm-midnight, daily
Reservations: 010-784 0176 (WhatsApp)
Celebrate the holiday season with limited-edition festive beverages at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur’s Satellite Restaurant on Level 53 and Poolside Bistro on Level 51.
Guests can enjoy handcrafted creations like the Tropical X’mas Spritz, a refreshing cocktail blending Campari, spiced pineapple Vermouth and Chandon Garden Spritz.
Whiskey lovers will appreciate the aromatic Gingerbread Old Fashioned, a classic featuring whiskey and seasonal gingerbread syrup.
Alternatively, try the unique Festive Martini, infused with hazelnut and cream.Each cocktail is priced at RM58nett.
For non-alcoholic alternatives, enjoy mocktails like Mistletoe, Candy Cooler or Winter Wonderland (RM38nett each).
Imperial Mulled Wine (RM138nett per 350ml bottle), a concoction of Hennessy VSOP, Merlot, falernum syrup, calamansi and Sarawak pineapple, is also available, during the festive promo until Dec 31.
(Clockwise from top left) Spiced Sangria, Tropical Santa-tea, Christmas Julep, Jingle Berry Spritz from @21 Rooftop Bar.
@21 ROOFTOP BAR
Level 21, Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL.
Business hours: 4.30pm to midnight (weekdays), 11am to midnight (weekends).
Tel: 012-698 4462
The bar is ringing in Christmas by showcasing a curated, limited-time menu this month, featuring three bartenders’ choice cocktails and a special mocktail.
Try the Spice Sangria, which is a mix of mulled wine, Hennessy VSOP, Cointreau and spices, or Christmas Julep that blends cinnamon-infused scotch, mint and simple syrup.
The Jingle Berry Spritz is made with sloe gin, Cocchi Rosa, Aranciata Rossa and prosecco.
Those who prefer mocktails can order the Tropical Santa-tea, a concoction of Earl Grey tea, honey, yuzu, cream and passion fruit.
Celebrate New Year’s countdown at the bar, from 7pm to midnight, with a minimum spend of RM150 per person. In-house guests can enjoy a complimentary cocktail upon arrival.
From left: Courtyard Elf Tini, Jack Frost Cocktail, Cranberry Mimosa from At 137 Bar.
AT 137 BAR
Mezzanine Floor, Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South, Jalan Puchong, KL.
Business Hours: 3pm to midnight daily.
Tel: 03-8682 8898
At 137 Bar offers Christmas cocktails curated to capture the season’s warmth, wonder and spirit.
For a refreshing taste of holiday cheer, try the Courtyard Elf Tini, a vibrant concoction of Absolut Vodka, green apple juice, lime juice and mint syrup, topped with sparkling water and garnished with sliced green apple and mint leaves.
The Jack Frost Cocktail uses Absolut Vodka, pineapple juice and coconut cream, while the Cranberry Mimosa blends sparkling wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, Zonin Prosecco, garnished with rosemary and cherry.
The cocktails are available throughout December, from 6pm to midnight.
Jann’s Spice Jingle cocktail.
JANN
Level 7, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, KL
Business hours: 4pm to midnight, daily
Tel: 012-507 3327 (WhatsApp)
Jann invites guests to raise a toast with four signature cocktails, each inspired by classic holiday flavours.
Created in collaboration with Jameson Irish Whiskey, the featured menu includes the Spice Jingle, a combination of smooth whiskey, nutty Amaretto, creamy vanilla ice cream and a layer of salted cream.
December 8th is an indulgent mix of Irish Cream liqueur and mint syrup. The Cupan Caife blends Jameson Whiskey and Shanky’s Whip with bold black coffee finished with a masala chai foam.
Clause Effect combines the warmth of whiskey with strawberry sweetness, smoky oak and sherry, finished with matcha, cream and white chocolate for a celebratory touch.
The cocktails are available until Dec 31, from 4pm to midnight.
Jann is also hosting a New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration on Dec 31, starting at 8.30pm. Entry fee is RM88nett per person with one complimentary welcome drink – choices are beer, house wine, cocktail or highball.
The Free-Flow Package, at RM288nett per person, includes free flow of whisky, gin and vodka highballs.
Starting from RM1,488nett, elevate your celebration with exclusive table packages, which accommodate up to eight guests and include two bottles of spirits.
MO BAR
Mandarin Oriental, KL
Business Hours: 5pm to 1am, daily.
Tel: 03-2179 8798
MO Bar marks the festive season with a “Champagne Moment”, where each glass of Bollinger Champagne is paired with a curated snack of Kalamata olives stuffed with tiger prawns, available until Jan 4.
MO Bar is a classically cool cocktail bar home to a selection of single malt whiskies in Kuala Lumpur.
The bar also prides itself on its signature Warrior’s cocktail collection, aptly named after famed historical personalities such as Parameswara, Jirnnodhara, Aditya Karikalan and Miyamoto.
POOL BAR
Level 12, Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam, Jalan Setia Dagang Ah U13/AH, Shah Alam, Selangor
Business Hours: 3pm to 11pm, Tuesdays to Sundays
Tel: 03-5021 9886, WhatsApp: 012-560 9077
(From second left) Cranberry Gin Fizz, Pinky Santarina’s Cream, Santa’s Sangria from Pool Bar.
Toast to the holiday season with a special lineup of festive cocktails.
Indulge in Santa’s Sangria, a holiday warmer consisting of red wine, Cointreau, orange juice, cinnamon syrup and fresh fruit garnish.
The Cranberry Gin Fizz offers a crisp twist, concocted with Four Pillars gin, lemon, cranberry juice and soda, topped with rosemary and icing garnish.
For a decadent treat, try the Pinky Santarina’s Cream, which mixes Grey Goose vodka, lemon and pomegranate juice, grenadine and coconut cream.
Ring in the New Year at Pool Bar’s Countdown event (RM88nett per person) where each guest will receive a party pack and two drinks of choice from a selection of beer, wines and soft drinks.
The bar also offers New Year’s Eve packages for liquor, beer and wine starting from RM199nett.
Guests who reserve any of the packages will enjoy complimentary entry.
