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Coa

Hong Kong

An agave temple in the heart of Hong Kong

Opened in 2017 by award-winning bartender Jay Khan, and named after the traditional tool for harvesting agave, Coa has established itself as the region's authority on all things tequila and mezcal. Inspired by Mexico's drinking dens or mezcalerias, Khan decided to bring a piece of that culture back to Hong Kong as a celebration of agave, a spirit he has long championed. This proverbial shrine to the Mexican spirits has since become a playground for some of the finest cocktail innovation in the city and the region, earning the 40-seater bar a loyal following and serpentine queues around the block.

The drinks programme is designed as an ode to Mexican flavours with a new cocktail introduced every week crafted from seasonal hand-picked ingredients. Unsurprisingly, their agave spirits list is deep and considered, stretching across more than forty pages – making it a gathering place for global agave enthusiasts. This detailed list is categorised by agave species, mentioning details of terroir as well as trivia on factors like variety, soil, microclimate and how they all impact the final spirit.

Stepping into Coa, the Mexican influence is evident throughout, from the textiles to the low seating, it transports guests to the streets of Oaxaca, where the only decision to be made is whether to order the Bloody "Beef" Maria, the Pepper Smash, or both. The food menu complements the drinks and has been carefully crafted in collaboration with award-winning Mexican restaurant Chicano.

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