Imbibing a bit of Christmas cheer(2)
The Longemont Shanghai
Address: 1116 Yan'an Rd W.
Tel: 6115-9988 ext 8216
Naughty Rudolph
This cocktail is a sweet, rich drink inspired by the story of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, who leads Santa's sleigh because his glowing nose lights the way on Christmas Eve.
The drink is made with vodka, anise syrup, chocolate moose and Maraschino cherry liqueur. It was launched for the holiday season at the Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel.
It's sweet and milky with a mellow chocolate flavor and hint of cherry fruit. Vodka makes it smooth and silky.
"A white and creamy alcoholic drink is necessary for Christmas winter, not just for the snowy season but also to bring a sweet mood and warm the body," according to Stephan Krause, director of beverage & food.
Rudolph is available without the vodka.
Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
Address: 159 Henan Rd S.
Tel: 2321-8888 ext 6234
Chocolate beer
This is a heavy malty beer with a chocolate flavor created by Leon Mickelson, brew master at Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai.
Mickelson remembers lots of sweet dark chocolate during his Christmas childhood which he wants his patrons to The BREW experience as well.
The beer starts with rich notes blending roasted caramel coffee and strong dark chocolate. Malty sweetness overwhelms the palate.
Its long finish satisfies the taste buds, and leaves one looking forward to chocolate cake.
Brew master Leon recommends drinking the beer with chocolate brownies, which will be a double treat. The handcrafted beer made with fresh ingredients sets a trend on low-alcohol drinks with more complex flavor and aroma, the brewer says.
Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai
Address: 1388 Huamu Rd, Pudong
Tel: 6169-8886
