Stirred & Bitter
Shophouse Negroni
Our take on the classic — barrel-rested for a fortnight before it reaches the glass.
Signature $26 The full pour →
The purist’s drink — bourbon, gula melaka and three kinds of bitters.
Rocks, one large rock Strong $27
An old fashioned is a test of restraint, so we keep ours simple and let the local pantry do the talking. Instead of plain sugar we sweeten with gula melaka, the palm sugar you find in every Peranakan kitchen, which brings a smoky-caramel depth that suits a good bourbon beautifully.
Three dashes of bitters — aromatic, orange and a touch of chocolate — tie it together. We stir it down cold over a single rock and express a wide ribbon of orange oil across the surface so you catch the perfume before the first sip.
It is the most honest drink on the menu. If you order one and watch us make it, you will know exactly what is in your glass.
The build
- Bourbon base
- Gula-melaka palm sugar
- Three-bitters build
- Stirred over one large rock
Bourbon, gula-melaka syrup, aromatic + orange + chocolate bitters, orange oil.
Pairs well with
- Bone-marrow toast
- Dark-chocolate truffles
A standing order for the regulars who sit at the far end of the bar every Thursday.
Drinkers who want spirit, sugar and bitters and nothing in the way.
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