Southeast Asian flavours are bold, layered, and expressive — and at Nanyang Blossom, our cocktails are crafted to match that energy. Using ingredients like ginger flower, plum, lemongrass, and tamarind, our bar team has created a cocktail list that’s both creative and complementary to the dishes we serve.
Whether you’re joining us for dinner, a special celebration, or just drinks and bites in Knightsbridge, here are our top 5 cocktails — and what to eat with each one.
🍸 1. Smoky Assam
Signature Ingredients: Whisky, assam tea reduction, burnt orange
This cocktail is deep, smoky, and slightly tangy — inspired by Malaysian iced assam tea but given a grown-up, boozy twist.
Perfect Pairing:
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Sticky Soy Iberico Pork — the cocktail’s smokiness enhances the pork’s glaze
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Nutmeg King Prawns — the tea notes balance the sweet citrus sauce
“It’s like a whisky sour got lost in a Malaysian spice garden — and we love it.”
🌼 2. Chrysanthemum Breeze
Signature Ingredients: Chrysanthemum liqueur, white vermouth, goji berries
Floral, refreshing, and delicately sweet, this cocktail was designed to cleanse the palate between spicy bites.
Perfect Pairing:
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Pomelo Salad — the drink matches the freshness and herbal notes
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Steamed Grouper in Teochew Broth — lightness on lightness, beautifully layered
“Light and elegant — the kind of cocktail that goes with everything and nothing all at once.”
🥭 3. Sayang
Signature Ingredients: Plum wine, mango purée, lemon tonic
“Sayang” means “dear” or “love” in Malay — and this cocktail lives up to the name. Juicy, slightly tart, and beautifully vibrant, it’s a guest favourite for good reason.
Perfect Pairing:
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Chilli Soft-Shell Crab — tames the heat, enhances the tang
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Rendang Beef with Coconut Rice — contrast between sweet mango and spicy beef
“If Southeast Asia had a beach cocktail, this would be it.”
🫚 4. Melaka Mule
Signature Ingredients: Dark rum, gula melaka (palm sugar), fresh ginger, lime
Our take on a Moscow Mule, this version replaces vodka with rum and adds Southeast Asian richness through gula melaka and fresh ginger. It’s spicy, punchy, and goes down far too easily.
Perfect Pairing:
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Baba Chicken — sweet-spicy glaze meets spicy-sweet sip
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Garlic Chive Dumplings — rum and ginger bring out the earthy notes
“This one’s for ginger lovers — and everyone who loves a twist on a classic.”
🍋 5. Kaffir Lime Negroni
Signature Ingredients: Gin, kaffir lime-infused Campari, vermouth
A bold, herbaceous riff on the Italian classic, this cocktail is bitter, bright, and deeply aromatic — a great aperitif to open the palate.
Perfect Pairing:
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Wagyu Lettuce Wraps — cuts through fat and richness
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Singapore Vermicelli — balances soy, spice, and citrus
“If you like Negronis, this will blow your mind — and your dinner up a notch.”
🍹 Want Something Different? Ask the Bar Team
Our team loves a challenge. Whether you’re looking for:
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Something non-alcoholic
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A spicy cocktail with heat
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Or a mellow after-dinner pour
…we’ll mix something personal and perfect for your meal.
And yes — we offer mocktail versions of most signature cocktails too, so everyone can join the fun.
📍 Join Us for Cocktails in Knightsbridge
👉 Book Now for dinner or drinks at Nanyang Blossom.
📞 Call us at 020 4529 3643 to reserve a table or ask about private mixology sessions.
📍 Visit us at 12 Knightsbridge Green, London SW1X 7QL
Nanyang Blossom — where the cocktail list is as thoughtful as the menu.