Get ready to whet your palate like never before! 181 at Fortnum & Mason is adding to its Unexpected Ingredients Series, partnering with Guangzhou’s acclaimed bar Hope & Sesame — ranked #14 onAsia’s 50 Best Bars — to launch an exclusive pop-up cocktail and snack experience you won’t want to miss.
From May 30 to June 22, 2025, dive into a month-long celebration of bold flavors and creative mixology at Fortnum’s K11 MUSEAflagship store in Hong Kong.
This collaboration draws inspiration from Fortnum’s storied legacy and premium ingredients, with Hope & Sesame bringing their award-winning cocktail mastery to the table.
The menu features fivedaring, handcraftedcocktails that showcase innovative techniques and unexpected flavor profiles. Sip on the 181 50/50 Sour (HK$178), a silky, layered twist on the Hong Kong classic Yuenyeung, crafted with Fortnum’s Scottish Ling Heather Honey Gin, smoky Earl Grey tea, and a unique milk-washing process that creates a creamy foam.
Or savor the Awkward Plantation (HK$198), a bold concoction blending truffle oil with Fortnum’s English Single Malt Whisky, balanced by smoky complexity.
For something even more daring, lovers can also try The Great Mustard Shortage 2022 (HK$188), a spicy yet sweet tribute to mustard featuring Fortnum’s English Single Malt Whisky and Hot English Mustard, topped with a striking tan-sprayed HOPE logo.
For tea enthusiasts, the Holzer-Tini (HK$198) infuses Phoenix Dancong Tea with Fortnum’s Oolong Wu Yi Tea Vodka for a floral, aromatic martini brightened by clarified lemon juice.
Meanwhile, the cocktail A Sloe Afternoon (HK$178) reimagines jam-laden scones with English Sloe Gin and strawberry preserve, evoking the essence of a berry sponge cake lifted by Rose Pouchong Tea.
Want to recreate the magic at home? Fortnum’s K11 MUSEA store is offering limited-edition cocktail recipe boxes — The Rosé Fizz Gift Box (HK$1,128) and Apiary Martini Gift Box (HK$868) — complete with co-branded recipe cards and curated ingredients.
To perfectly complement these exquisite drinks, Hope & Sesame has crafted a range of Cantonese-inspired bar snacks, including Pulled Pork Bao Bun (HK$188), Mapo Shiitake Gnocchi (HK$168), and Char Siu Fan Arancini(HK$148).
For more information, visit Fortnum & Mason on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Location: 181, Shop 022, 1/F, K11 Atelier, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
