This summer, Hong Kong's whisky crowd has a new reason to head to Causeway Bay. Draft Land Hong Kong and Monkey Shoulder team up for a month-long cocktail campaign running from May 26 to June 25, 2026, at Draft Land Causeway Bay.
"Monkey Old Fashioned Campaign" spotlights three limited-time cocktails built around the blended malt Scotch whisky: Funky Monkey, Stoic Monkey, and Warrior Monkey. The collaboration brings Monkey Shoulder's mixable Speyside profile to Draft Land's cocktails-on-tap format, giving the classic Old Fashioned a more playful update.
Don't miss the campaign launch party this May 26, from 7 PM to 10 PM at Draft Land's Causeway Bay location. DJ Johnnie Darka will keep the beats flowing with his Cantopop and Western pop soundtrack. There is no entry fee, though guests enter by purchasing any cocktail.
At the center of this takeover is the Monkey Old Fashioned, a modern riff on the whisky staple designed to highlight Monkey Shoulder's vibrant orange, creamy vanilla, and warm ginger notes.
The Funky Monkey Old Fashioned, priced at HK$120, takes the richest and most nostalgic route. The cocktail combines banana and chocolate with Da Hong Pao tea which adds depth, while the bitters and Makgeolli add a softer finish. It's a layered, playful cocktail.
For drinkers who prefer something more spirit-forward, the Stoic Monkey Old Fashioned (HK$140) layers Monkey Shoulder with cold brew coffee and PX sherry. Roasted hojicha and aromatic bitters complete the drink, creating a bittersweet profile.
The Warrior Monkey, also priced at HK$120, shifts the mood to something bright. Built with Monkey Shoulder, blood orange, yuzu, and fresh ginger, the cocktail layers citrus, spice, and refreshment together.
Monkey Shoulder's partnership with Draft Land fits the bar's broader approach to making cocktails fast, approachable, and interactive. The brand, which began in Taipei, arrived in Hong Kong in 2018, through a partnership between Taiwanese drink specialist Angus Zou and Hong Kong bar figure Antonio Lai.
Beyond Causeway Bay, Monkey Shoulder will also appear in cocktails at select Hong Kong bars and restaurants during late May, June, and July. They'll appear in Bar Anima, Jean-Pierre, Buenos Aires Polo Club, Nojo Ramen x Izakaya, Varga Lounge, Uncle Ming's Whisky Bar, Dead Poets, DIO Cafe Bar, The Pearl, Room 3, Avenue 75 Bar & Eatery, and V Bar & Lounge.
Offerings vary by venue and include takes on the Old Fashioned, Highball, Manhattan, Boulevardier, Whisky Sour, and Clarified Milk Punch.
For more information and updates, follow Draft Land Hong Kong on Instagram. Check out Monkey Shoulder's website and follow them on Instagram.
Monkey Shoulder x Draft Land Hong Kong
Location: Draft Land Hong Kong, Shop D, G/F, Soundwill Plaza II – Midtown, 1–29 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay
Date/s:
- Launch: May 26, 2026, from 7 PM to 10 PM
- Campaign: May 26 to June 25, 2026
