High Life

84 品 Another COA-exclusive spirit brand, Los Javis Jabalí, is a distinctly complex and rich mezcal. Famously hard to work with, the complexity of the rare agave Jabalí ( agave convallis ) begins with the distillation process. The nature of its composition causes it to foam and expand during processing, which has led to some stills being damaged during distillationas the spirit has seemingly exploded outwards. El Jolgorio Tepeztate is another example of an agave spirit found only in COA Hong Kong outside of Mexico. Produced in Oaxaca, Tepeztate is one of the rarest agaves in the world as it requires an average of 30 years to mature before being harvested. Taking inspiration from his travels to Mexico, Khan has transformed traditional cocktails into his own daring creations. Featured on the cocktail menu are eight artisanal masterpieces, each as delicious as the last. Tepache, a traditional Mexican drink crafted in-house, is fermented naturally with wild yeast and comes in two mouth-watering flavors – pineapple and cinnamon and the very refreshing watermelon and mint. Caffeinated Negroni is a delightfully strong signature mix that recreates the classic negroni with Don Amado Rustico Mezcal, Master’s gin, coffee- infused Mancino Bianco vermouth and Aperol. Cocktail connoisseurs will love the Saladitos and tea punch, a rich and full-bodied “punch” with Remy Martin VSOP, Mount Gay XO, salted plum, Darjeeling tea, peach, lemon,Angostura bitters and a bouquet ofmint. Mezcal Paloma provides a refreshing sip of Montelobos mezcal, Tequila Cabeza, grapefruit soda, lime and salt while Horchata de Pistacho is a comforting blend of Mexican horchata with Ocho Blanco, homemade pistachio orgeat, lemon, egg white and sweet potato dust.