Shangri-La unveils Golden Hour – An Elevated Cocktail Experience Celebrating Craft, Culture and Connection

  Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts invite guests to embrace the enchantment of early evening with the launch of Golden Hour – an elevated reinterpretation of happy hour – debuting across select hotels throughout Europe, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean, and Canada from 15 April 2026.

Rooted in Shangri-La’s Asian heritage and inspired by the brand’s iconic golden “S,” Golden Hour captures the fleeting beauty of the transition from day to night – when light softens, atmospheres shift, and moments become more meaningful. This new experience brings together exceptional craftsmanship, refined flavours, and a sense of occasion, offering a curated cocktail journey designed by Shangri-La’s Mixology Masters from across the globe.

Golden Hour by Shangri-La is an invitation to pause, connect, and indulge in understated luxury. Whether overlooking a city skyline, a beachfront horizon, or tranquil gardens, each setting offers the perfect backdrop to experience this magical transition – accompanied by world-class cocktails and Shangri-La’s signature warm hospitality.

Where taste meets craft, Golden Hour is more than a moment – it is a ritual. Guests are invited to gather each day to savour a thoughtfully curated menu of cocktails that celebrate artistry, storytelling, and regional inspiration, accompanied by signature ‘Golden Bites’ unique to each hotel. While each drink offers a distinct perspective, the collection as a whole reflects Shangri-La’s commitment to elegance, innovation, and cultural connection.

Signature Golden Hour creations across the collection include:

●            The Welcome Ritual (Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi) a delicate blend of jasmine, lychee, and lime with Malfy Gin, finished with silky mint foam – an elegant aperitif designed to mark the beginning of Golden Hour.

●            Flower Garden (Shangri-La Bengaluru, India) Jasmine-infused vodka with lime and honey, crowned with passion fruit foam for a refined tropical finish.

●            Purana Legacy (Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka) a rich, indulgent mix of Chivas 18, roasted coconut, and pineapple oleo, offering depth and luxurious complexity.

●            Sodeshi Reverie (Shangri-La Dubai, UAE) a crisp, citrus-forward cocktail with Ki No Bi Gin, yuzu, peach, and toasted rice falernum.

●            Ruby Fizz (Shangri-La Hambantota, Sri Lanka) a vibrant tropical serve featuring infused gin, coconut, ginger-pomegranate spice, and a refreshing soda lift.

●            Tears of Daphne (Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul) an elegant, versatile cocktail crafted to complement both desserts and refined dining.

●            Salto-Politan (0.0%) (Shangri-La Jeddah, KSA) a sophisticated non-alcoholic creation blending sumac tea, citrus, and subtle bitterness.

●            Triveni (Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, India) a bright and herbaceous mix of vodka, grapefruit, basil, and honey.

●            Common Ground (Shangri-La Toronto, Canada) a contemplative blend of Chivas 18, plum wine, and masala chai spices.

●            Jimmy Saved the Queen (Shangri-La Paris, France) a fresh, aromatic cocktail combining Monkey 47, Chivas Regal 12, and cucumber-mint notes.

While united under the Golden Hour concept, each participating hotel offers its own interpretation of the experience. From bespoke cocktail variations to tailored timings and pricing, every destination reflects its local culture and guest preferences – creating a shared global moment with a distinctly local expression.

Golden Hour by Shangri-La invites guests to rediscover the beauty of early evening – where every sip tells a story, and every setting becomes part of the ritual.

For more information, please visit https://www.shangrilaexperiences.com/golden-hour.