Tired of having the same old beers and ciders like you do every Friday? As they say, variety is the spice of life. So, why not shake things up and have some cool, slightly unconventional cocktails?
Not sure where to even find cocktails like that? Have no fear, because we’ve compiled a list of some of the most unique cocktails you can find right here in Kuala Lumpur! Who knew we had such cool drinks here, right?
1. Vic’s Mai Tai from JungleBird
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Vic’s Mai Tai is a delicious, citrus-flavoured cocktail served in a cute little copper bucket topped with colourful fruits. Perfect for Instagram!
One unique thing about this drink is that it uses Appleton Estate’s Rare Blend, a 12 year-old rum imported from Singapore. This rare rum melds beautifully with the other citrus and apple flavours.
Address: 5, Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 5pm to 3am, Other Days: 5pm to 1am
2. The Dynasty from Mantra Bar KL
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Mantra definitely has more to offer than just a pretty view, though! They have the most unique drinks as well, like The Dynasty where the cocktails are served in a teapot and drank from a tea cup!
The Dynasty is a blend of Tanqueray No. 10 gin, grapefruit juice, demerara sugar, and yes, even jasmine tea, served in a classic Chinese teapot.
Address: Rooftop of Bangsar Village 2, 2 Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 4:30 pm to 1:30 am, Fridays to Saturdays: 4.30pm to 3am)
3. Saint Croix Virgin Islands from HYDE at 53M
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This drink flies into our list because of its adorable bird-like appearance.
Looking cozy in a nest of straw is a bird-shaped glass filled with a unique blend of Bank’s 5 Island Rum, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Sounds refreshing!
Address: 53, Jalan SS 21/1a, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating hours: Sundays to Thursdays: 5pm to 2am, Fridays and Saturdays: 5pm to 3am
4. Naughty Butter from Crime Cocktail Bar
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A blend of whisky, espresso and milk, this cocktail is definitely one of the more rich and decadent ones on this list. To top it off, the glass is even rimmed with peanut butter!
The drink itself kind of looks like a big roasted marshmallow. Mmm, this definitely looks like a comforting cocktail!
Address: E-1-09 Electric Boulevard, Lot 436 TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Sundays to Thursdays: 6.30pm to 1am, Fridays and Saturdays: 6.30am to 5am
5. Mushroom Cocktail from Marini’s on 57
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One unique cocktail of theirs includes a mushroom as one of its ingredients. Woah, what?!
Marini’s mushroom cocktail is a simple yet unique blend of cognac, mushroom, parsley, and lemon. Served in what appears to be a goblet, this unique cocktail is definitely one fit for some food-tography!
Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 3pm to 1.30am, Fridays and Saturdays: 3pm to 3am
6. Fairy’s Tears from AD Bar
Woah, trippy!
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Their Fairy Tears cocktail, which kind of looks like a potion straight out of the Harry Potter universe, is a blend of vodka, lychee liquor, lime juice, and Butterfly pea flower.
Fulfill your wizardry fantasies here as the drink colour changes from a vibrant blue to a beautiful, faded purple-pink, and this is due to the changing pH level of the drink!
Address: 21A, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Sundays: 4pm to 12.30am, Mondays to Thursdays: 5pm to 1am, Fridays and Saturdays: 5pm to 3am, Closed on Tuesdays
7. Black Dragon from Opium
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One of its most unique cocktails has to be their signature drink, Black Dragon. The drink is a blend of vodka, creme de cassis, lemon juice, and topped with fresh blackberries.
We’ve got to hand it to them, the dramatic way in which this cocktail was presented definitely will make anyone’s jaw drop. Wonder why it’s called Black Dragon? Check it out for yourself!
Address: 50, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Sundays: 4pm to 1am, Mondays to Thursdays: 12pm to 1am, Fridays and Saturdays: 12pm to 2am
8. The Black Pearl from Crime Cocktail Bar
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This is almost crazy because their drink is actually served in conch shells!
Curated by Crime’s mixologist Kelvin Lee, the Black Pearl is a cocktail of squid ink, premium liquor and Red Bull, and is paired with 2 oysters. Wow, squid ink in a cocktail? Now this we’ve got to try!
Address: E-1-09 Electric Boulevard, Lot 436 TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Sundays to Thursdays: 6.30pm to 1am, Fridays and Saturdays: 6.30am to 5am
9. JungleBird Grog from JungleBird
Yup, JungleBird has made it to our list once again! The JungleBird Grog is definitely the go-to cocktail for people with high alcohol tolerances. Served in an old-school mini milk container, this is definitely another one perfect for Instagram!
Address: 5, Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 5pm to 3am, Other Days: 5pm to 1am
10. Hippocrates Remedy from Marini’s on 57
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Another cocktail we had to include is the refreshing, green Hippocrates Remedy, which is a blend of watercress, avocados, cream, creme de menthe, and Bacardi light rum. It certainly has a unique taste, too!
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Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 3pm to 1.30am, Fridays and Saturdays: 3pm to 3am
11. The Yeti Cup from AD Bar
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This unique (and badass-looking) drink is an interesting blend of Guinness, Rum, Milk, and a Mars chocolate bar for garnish. It’s certainly out-there, but we think it sounds delicious!
Address: 21A, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: Sundays: 4pm to 12.30am, Mondays to Thursdays: 5pm to 1am, Fridays and Saturdays: 5pm to 3am, Closed on Tuesdays
12. Take-Away from Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar & Restaurant
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This is certainly another quirky cocktail perfect for Instagram!
Mr. Chew’s Chino Latino Bar definitely doesn’t play around when it comes to their cocktails. One of the cocktails that stands out the most has got to be their Take-Away, which is served in an adorable Chinese takeout box!
Served with slices of fresh guava, this cocktail is sure to refresh you after just a few sips!
Address: Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Sultan Ismail, The Penthouse, Wolo Hotel
Operating hours: Open daily from 6pm to 1am
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