Kelly McFarland
Start your evening in style with some of the most insta-worthy cocktails in Singapore.
#1 Monkey Affair
Monkey Affair is a classic representation of Mitzo, a mod-Chinese restaurant & cocktail bar located at central Orchard Road. Combining Chinese element in their signature cocktail, Mitzo features a selection of drinks paying homage to local traditions. Here, ingredients of Chinese roots such as preserved mandarin orange peel, goji berry syrup and herbal soda are added to this Monkey Shoulder Whisky based drink. It is playful, fruity and refreshing, a sure head-turner.
Mitzo breaks the mould of Chinese dining by combining a contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine with an artisanal cocktail programme. Located on the 4th floor, Mitzo is surrounded by full-length windows that let in plenty of natural light, resulting in an atmosphere that is at once inviting and vibrant, while the experience remains intimate and casual. When night falls, like a true chameleon, Mitzo takes on the persona of a modern supper club, blurring the lines between restaurant, cocktail bar and club
Location: Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard
#2 She So Fine
The quintessential mojito underwent a makeover with osmanthus flower-infused Sailor Jerry Rum, Shiso liqueur, plum bitters, lime juice, sugar syrup and topped with ginger ale. This poise and sophisticated drink is a popular choice among Mitzo’s drinks menu.
Location: Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard
#3 Summer Botanic
Do not leave Singapore without trying one of Mitzo’s signature concoctions Summer Botanic, a refreshing quencher in the Singapore sunny climate. The tipple mixes Chamomile tea infused Grant’s whisky with apricot brandy, rose & apple syrup, lemon juice, peach bitters and cranberry soda and tops off with kaffir lime leaves.
Location: Mitzo, Grand Park Orchard
#4
#4 was designed to awaken curiosity and inspire guests to question what they are told. The complex drink is black in colour, with layers of flavours from the blend of agave cooked and redistilled with strawberry, cacao-infused spirit, pure milk vodka, bamboo charcoal and a salt & pepper finish. Served over ice with salty strawberry powder, the final product is fruity, balanced with notes of smoke, earth, salt and bitterness.
Perched on the rooftop of the National Gallery Singapore, Smoke & Mirrors is known for its spectacular panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline and creative cocktail programme helmed by Head Bartender Jorge A. Conde. The destination rooftop bar sets out to elevate the cocktail experience by exploring classic drinks with experimental new twists. Guests can expect innovative menu concepts driven by modern techniques and unique flavour combinations to artfully challenge perceptions.
Location: Smoke & Mirrors, National Gallery Singapore
#5 Picassos’s Pencil
Travel back to primary school with the intriguing Picasso’s Pencil, designed to celebrate flavours of Picasso’s native southern Spain. A true artist, Picasso’s first word was noted as “piz,” short for “lapiz,” the Spanish word for pencil. The aromas and flavours of the drink come to life through distilled pencil wood, combined with smoky agave, preserved lemon, fruity Manzanilla sherry, apple vinegar and tonic.
Location: Smoke & Mirrors, National Gallery Singapore
#6 Peel & See
Moving in a more culinary direction, the banana-infused Peel & See is inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic piece for The Velvet Underground. The unlikely combination of banana, miso and olive oil are integrated into the gin base through a multi-step process of sous vide, dehydration and fat-washing, then combined with quinine aperitif and served with an additional dash of olive oil for garnish.
Location: Smoke & Mirrors, National Gallery Singapore
#7 Alexandra Sunset
The bartender’s rendition of the glamorous sunset at the rooftop of Park Hotel Alexandra, the Alexandra Sunset features Grand Marnier infused with torched rosemary, shaken with cherry liqueur, white rum, fresh citrus and pineapple juices, topped with a splash of bitters and dark rum.
Aqua Luna is a rooftop bar sits beside the azure blue waters of Park Hotel Alexandra’s 25-meter infinity pool. Featuring a spectacular ceiling-to-floor glass enclave, this gorgeous oasis affords revellers a 180-degree view of the beautiful surroundings. By day, take in the striking view of the treetop canopy of The Southern Ridges in all its fresh, green glory. By twilight, the space is transformed into an eye-catching watering hole where the stage is set daily for the viewing of the magnificent golden-hued sunsets. As the sky darkens, the scene changes once again with the moon and sparkling lights of the heritage Queenstown precinct morphing into the backdrop for a relaxing evening.
Location: Aqua Luna, Park Hotel Alexandra
#8 Hot Melons
Watermelon is muddled with chilli padi for a tingling touch of heat, then shaken with rum and chocolate bitters before being strained over a frozen soursop sorbet.
Location: Aqua Luna, Park Hotel Alexandra
#9 Pimp My Bikini
A refreshing cocktail of freshly shaved Japanese Cucumber, strawberries and Italian Basil, stirred with Pimm’s gin, and citrus juices, a perfect drink for the warm Singapore weather.
Location: Aqua Luna, Park Hotel Alexandra
#10 Boozy Pops
Inspired by the tropical island it’s located in, the team at Bar Canary created a delightful selection of 6 Boozy Pops – with popsicle flavours made from fresh ingredients dunked into unique alcoholic concoctions.
Set in a tropical oasis in the heart of Singapore’s shopping mecca, Orchard Road, Bar Canary is an idyllic escape among the city’s skyscrapers, for guests to lounge under the starry lights, a refuge away from the fast-paced city life.
Location: Bar Canary, Grand Park Orchard
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