First up, the duo took a trip to Taylor Adam, a cocktail bar hidden behind a bespoke tailor in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD). Here, the duo imbibed on two signature cocktails, Carpe Diem and LSD. Translated to mean ‘seize the day’, the former is a strong and refreshing whisky-based cocktail perfect for spice lovers. The latter is a gin-based concoction inspired by hit song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by English rock band, The Beatles.

Taylor Adam
Address: 1 Raffles Place, 01-03, Singapore 048616

At Junior the Pocket Bar, the duo were welcomed by bar’s discotheque-inspired concept. They were joined by Hazel Long, who helms the bar and served up two modern-classic cocktails inspired by its disco theme. First up is Pomme, a tarte apple calvados tonic highball, followed by Ouzo, a memorable cocktail with summery and citrus-y flavours.

Junior the Pocket Bar
Address: 6 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069787

The speakeasy hunt ended at Sago House, where co-founder and mixologist Jay Gray whipped up two drinks from its extensive menu. At this cocktail bar, the menu is constantly changing, with new cocktails curated by the team each week. “This challenges us to create new drinks, without getting too comfortable with a certain style,” shared Gray. Here, the duo tried the Naked & Famous, a bitter and smoky daisy cocktail, and the Hanky Hopper, the bar’s interpretation of a dessert-style old-fashioned.

Sago House
Address: 37 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089615

Disclaimer: As menus change regularly, do check in advance on whether these drinks are still available. 

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