We decided that our next spot should be the Bengal Lounge.  Originally I had intended for us to have dinner there, but it was far too early for that.  We opted to have the special house drink, the Empress 1908,  that was concocted for the 100th anniversary of the hotel.

 It was delicious.  We were still not hungry enough for dinner.   It was so very cozy, oozed ambience, and neither of us was in a hurry to leave, but did so reluctantly.

Empress 1908   

A ‘must have’ when visiting Victoria.  Empress Blend 1908 Tea infused 

vodka, fresh lemon juice, lightly sweetened and frothy egg whites.