Mr. Drunk, and JOY Liquor in the trusted choice Hangzhou cocktail recommendation list, belong to the same company. Just like Hangzhou, Chongqing's current cocktail/whisky bar market is also in its infancy, with local aficionados often only able to circle around a handful of established bars. Among them, the Flavor Lounge is followed by Mr. Drunk.
Similar to Flavor Lounge, Mr. Drunk's décor is also dominated by calm and quiet elements. The wooden wine cabinet and leather sofa are more textured under the dim yellow light; Behind the long bar, several bartenders methodically prepare drinks for the guests, their expressions are focused, their movements are concise, there is no excessive conversation, and they keep a suitable distance from each other, so that customers who are new to Mr. Drunk can also relax and feel at ease. The private rooms in the store are semi-open, which is private and blends in with the environment. Mr. Zui's two stores in Chongqing are located on Jiabin Road and Jiujie Street, the former is quiet and comfortable, suitable for solo drinking; The latter is newer and more stylish with a slightly industrial décor, making it ideal for gatherings with friends.
As a traditional cocktail bar, Mr. Drunk offers 20 contemporary classic cocktails, as well as dozens of self-created liquors. The number is not too much, but the advantage lies in the stability of the production, whether it is a classic model such as Zombie and Dry Martini, or a self-created model such as Mr. Xu and King Kong Barbie, the acidity, sweetness, flavor, and aftertaste are stable, and the taste is balanced. Zombies have a strong passion fruit flavor, Tequila Shot has Chongqing's favorite hot personality, and those who are not good at drinking can opt for the lower-alcohol Burning Bacardi and Sydney Express.
Launched in 2015, the store is no different from orange juice on the outside, but on the inside, it is a mixture of six spirits, including brandy, vodka, whiskey, and gin, which covers the alcohol with a high sweetness, and is sweet in the mouth, but very powerful. If a guest is able to drink three drinks in an hour, they will be exempted from the drink, but they will need to sign a waiver of liability before the challenge. Such a fun event was a hot topic among local drunkards when it was launched, and now there is no need to sign an agreement to drink, but there are still many customers who consider themselves to be heavy drinkers who come to take on the challenge.
In addition to cocktails, Mr. Drunk is also a gathering place for single malt whisky lovers, and although the collection is not as large as the Hangzhou store, it is still second to none in Chongqing. More than 300 whiskies are arranged in the wine cabinet by region, most of which can be sold by the glass, and the hand-chiseled ice pucks are rich and rich.
In addition to the excellent production, Mr. Drunk's service is also very considerate. After the guests entered, the waiter in a suit took the initiative to lead the seat, delivered snacks and a wine list, and introduced the drinks to the guests in a cordial and polite manner. If you sit at the bar, you can interact more with the bartenders, whose friendly attitude and expertise make many guests feel the charm of cocktails and whisky before in this field.
