Winter cocktail list

The Living Space’s new winter cocktail list will warm and revive as you come inside and sink into the sofa. 

Chai White Russian. Atlantic Pudding Gin & Ginger Ale. Poinsettia. Cornish Negroni. Winter Colada. Apple and Vanilla Mojito. Hot Gin & Tonic… Enjoy with a Watergate sunset, or create your own at home with the recipes we’re sharing.

From Curio Cocoa Nib Vodka to Wrecking Coast Sloe Gin, Atlantic Cassis to Knightor Rose Vermouth, Cornwall’s impressive spread of artisan producers is represented in imaginative ways. “The list has lots of my favourite drinks in an interesting, fresh and playful combination,” says Christina, Watergate Bay Hotel's food and beverage operations manager.

Cocktails to try at home

Chai White Russian

Our twist on a White Russian includes a warming mix of winter spices, with Chai syrup, coconut and a genuinely Cornish rum.

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Atlantic Christmas Pudding

Festive spices, wild foraged ingredients, local gin and a delicate ginger ale combine for our 'Atlantic Christmas pudding' drink.

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Sloe Gin Spritz

The Wrecking Coast honey sloe gin brings festive flavours to our Sloe Gin Spritz, topped with prosecco.

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Cornish Kir Royale

Atlantic cassis and Camel Valley 'Brut' from the Cornish hills, our Kir Royale is a local affair.

Cornish Negroni

English roses 'sing' out of this Cornish distilled gin when stirred, not shaken.

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Cornish Christmas Punch

A take on the English Christmas Punch with a pineapple twist...

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Stargazy Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Caramel, Cornish sea salt and gorse flower rum warmed through with your choice of hot chocolate...

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Tarquins Bramble

Our neighbours, Tarquins Distillery and Atlantic Distillery bring out the best of this British classic.

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Poinsettia

Cornish Arancello, cranberry juice and champagne make up our poinsettia recipe.

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Winter Colada

Winter white with flakes of coconut, a thick and creamy cocktail with spiced Golden Barrel Aged Rum.

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Apple and Vanilla Mojito

Rumbullion rum brings warmth to our winter apple and vanilla mojito.

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Hot Gin and Tonic

Tonic syrup and Trevethan Honey Oak gin make the base of our hot gin and tonic.

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Discover our restaurants

Here to dine, or barefoot from the beach? Choose from three different eating and drinking spots.

Zacry's

Fusing international influence with local produce, a three-course menu showcasing the best of the season.

Zacry's restaurant

The Living Space

Sofa, armchair, banquette or ocean-view terrace? Antipasti plates, seasonal salad or hearty fillers?

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The Beach Hut

Laid-back, breezy and modern, The Beach Hut blends considered food and a warm welcome.

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