Written by JJ JJ
Updated on November 10, 2026 4 -minute read

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi Pushes the Boundaries of Mixology With an Extraordinary New Cocktail Menu

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Launching on 19th November, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi’s new menu reimagines the art of the cocktail through inventive techniques, stunning presentations, and stories rooted in Cantonese heritage.

Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is set to unveil an exciting new cocktail menu on 19th November, introducing a collection that pushes the boundaries of contemporary mixology while remaining deeply connected to the brand’s Cantonese heritage. Created by Director of Beverage Wendy Hopkins and Head of Bars Leo Salman, the new menu explores the intersection of East and West through signature serves alongside non-alcoholic interpretations thoughtfully integrated to ensure an inclusive experience without compromising on flavour, presentation or creativity.

Launching as part of a wider creative initiative across Hakkasan’s Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and London destinations, the new signature cocktail menu reflects the brand’s enduring spirit of innovation, combining unique techniques, bespoke ingredients, and awe-inspiring presentations to create an experience that goes far beyond the glass.

Three distinct signature serves offer a glimpse into the collection’s more unconventional creations, each showcasing the imagination and attention to detail that define the new menu. The Frequenza reimagines the familiar mojito with an unexpected twist: its ingredients are delicately opened using ultrasonic sound waves at 40,000 vibrations per second, releasing the natural oils and aromas of kumquat and mint while preserving their freshness. Blended with Takamaka blanc and overproof rum, the result is a vibrant, contemporary take on the classic cocktail, with kumquat offering a subtle nod to Cantonese culture as a symbol of golden luck.

Inspired by another cherished tradition, the Oolong Theory transforms the art of Chinese tea-making into an elegant tableside spectacle. A crystal-clear blend of Haku Vodka and oolong chai latte is served from a beautifully carved clay vessel, poured in one uninterrupted stream through a drifting cloud of mist and into an engraved cup. Evoking the grace and ritual of the Cantonese tea ceremony, the experience encourages guests to slow down and savour each sip.

Every fruit must fall. The Fallen Fruit challenges this rule, served in a three-dimensional mandarin vessel that hovers and turns just above a black plinth as though suspended by an invisible force. Crafted with Another Hendrick’s gin – featuring notes of orange blossom and cocoa – this cocktail is a playful yet mesmerising creation, pairing an extraordinary presentation with a sophisticated flavour profile.

Beyond these three standout creations, the menu offers timeless Hakkasan classics such as the Lychee Martini – a cornerstone of the brand, elegantly blending Belvedere vodka, lychee, lime, orange cream bitters and rose for a delicate, floral finish. The Hakka – a bright, tropical serve inspired by the restaurant’s early years – layers Belvedere vodka, Akashi-Tai saké, Briottet Lychee liqueur, lime, coconut and passion fruit, and is also available alcohol-free. The Silk Road Margarita offers a richly textured profile, combining Casamigos Blanco tequila with pistachio, pineapple, lime, agave and cardamom for a multi-layered finish.

The creative reinterpretation of familiar serves continues with a range of spirit-forward cocktails, including the Smoky Negroni, which captures Hakkasan’s signature theatricality with Suntory Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve whisky, Akashi-Tai umeshu, Campari, Antica Formula Vermouth and a mist of Ardbeg 10-Year-Old Scotch whisky. Alternatively, the Yuzu Old Fashioned offers a vibrant take on the classic, combining Maker’s Mark bourbon with yuzu, cocoa nibs, demerara and orange bitters for a rich, citrus-led finish. The Signature Martini is a decadent twist on the classic Dirty Martini, served ice-cold and combining chamomile-infused Cocchi Americano with a whisper of mezcal and a choice of vodka or gin.

For a lighter expression, Kowloon Cooler 2.0 offers a refined highball with Belvedere vodka, berries, vanilla and Double Dutch soda water, also available alcohol-free. Several cocktails across the collection are also available as sharing serves, inviting larger groups to discover the menu together and adding a more sociable dimension to the experience.

The new cocktail menu pairs seamlessly with Hakkasan’s award-winning cuisine, demonstrating Hakkasan’s ability to push creative boundaries while remaining true to the heritage and craftsmanship that have long defined its approach to dining and mixology. Each serve is a world unto itself.

 The new cocktail menu will be available at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi from 19th November 2026.

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