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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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
Atlantic Christmas Pudding
Festive spices, wild foraged ingredients, local gin and a delicate ginger ale combine for our 'Atlantic Christmas pudding' drink.
Get the recipeSloe Gin Spritz
The Wrecking Coast honey sloe gin brings festive flavours to our Sloe Gin Spritz, topped with prosecco.
Get the recipeCornish 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.
Get the recipeCornish Christmas Punch
A take on the English Christmas Punch with a pineapple twist...
Get the recipeStargazy Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Caramel, Cornish sea salt and gorse flower rum warmed through with your choice of hot chocolate...
Get the recipeTarquins Bramble
Our neighbours, Tarquins Distillery and Atlantic Distillery bring out the best of this British classic.
Get the recipePoinsettia
Cornish Arancello, cranberry juice and champagne make up our poinsettia recipe.
Get the recipeWinter Colada
Winter white with flakes of coconut, a thick and creamy cocktail with spiced Golden Barrel Aged Rum.
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Rumbullion rum brings warmth to our winter apple and vanilla mojito.
Get the recipeHot 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.
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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Twelve drinks of Christmas 2025
Discover the flavours and colours of this years Twelve Drinks of Christmas, as explained by local mixologist Meg Clark.
Read moreCoconut & Cranberry Mojito
Discover the seasonal flavour pairing of coconut and cranberry in our tropical take on a classic Mojito.
Read moreCherry Negroni
Let this fruity take on a Negroni be the cherry on top of your celebrations, with Luxardo cherry, Campari and our lemony Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin.
Read moreLemon & Rosemary Spritz
Discover the harmonious zesty and herbal taste of our very own Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin in this refreshing, spirit-lifting spritz.
Read moreWatergate Whiteout
With decadent dessert flavours of banana bread, coffee, maple and sea salt, this Watergate spin on a White Russian features sustainable rum made from discarded banana peel.
Read moreJolly Bolly
Our celebratory sparkling Champagne Bollinger cocktail, brought to life with seasonal notes of citrus and mulled spices.
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