From spirit-forward tipples to popular favourites with a boozy twist, our curation of Christmas cocktails will zhuzh up your night.
Amongst the countless Christmas feasts, festive takeaways and Yuletide events, we’ve managed to cull a few of the best Christmas cocktails in town. We suggest donning your ugliest Christmas sweater for this and making your way to some of the city’s best bars for a spirited evening.
Christmas cocktails to try at Singapore’s best bars
1. Chuan by Nutmeg: From Jasmine Gingerbread Sour to Pine Nut Negroni
Celebrate a Japanese winter at Chuan by Nutmeg with a Roku gin base. Meet Jasmine Gingerbread Sour, a refreshing twist on a gin sour thanks to a blend of yuzu citrus, ginger and lemon. The Cinnamon Raisin Punch will feel like a warm hug, with a woody blend of cinnamon and sweet raisin. Pine Nut Negroni is as stiff of a drink as it comes – pine nuts are balanced with raspberry and sweet vermouth. SS G&T will dance in your taste buds with gin, strawberries and… Sichuan pepper. All cocktails are going at $24.
Chuan by Nutmeg, #60-01, UOB Plaza 1, 80 Raffles Place, Singapore 048624
2. Flow Bar: Santas Day Off and Oh Christmas Tree
Flow Bar’s master mixologist Ricky Paiva transports us to a comfy cold winter night with five spirited creations. The name speaks for itself but the mulled wine ($25) is elevated with Wild Turkey bourbon, Pommeau apple liquor, Cointreau, red wine, and spices served with an orange peel and cinnamon stick. Or go breezy with Oh Christmas Tree ($25), an ode to evergreen pine with Botanist gin, green chartreuse, sapinette, lemon, and soda.
Flow Bar, available until 7 January, 76A Duxton Road, Level 2, Singapore 089535
3. TXA: Cocktail Flight
Can’t decide what to order? Let TXA take you on a euphoric journey through its cocktail flight ($38). The vibrant cocktails are reminiscent of Christmas in the tropics. Mistletoe, a gin-based tipple, has tart and fruity cranberry and lemon notes. Snow Flake is a coconut rum sensation with pineapple juice, blue curaçao syrup and vanilla. End with a sweet, boozy finish: Gingerbread’s got tequila, triple sec and chocolate bitters.
TXA Gastrobar, 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178
4. Atlas: Saint Nick’s Punch and Winter Frost
The grandiose Atlas bar ushers in the festivities with Saint Nick’s Punch and Winter Frost (both $24). The milk punch is spiked with bourbon, orange liqueur and port wine with spiced honey, vanilla and Christmas spices. Eggnog lovers, look no further than the Winter Frost for a cognac, mint almond syrup, cinnamon and cream blend. Don’t forget to take a photo of your Christmas cocktails in front of the opulent bar counter.
Atlas, Ground floor, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778
5. Smoke & Mirrors: ‘Naughty and Nice’ cocktails
Have a Merry Twistmas at rooftop bar Smoke & Mirrors this Yuletide season. The holiday cocktails are infused with Stranger & Sons gin. On the nice list, you’ve got zesty, fizzy, and breezy delights like Full Moon Rising ($26), When In Doubt ($25), and Dial A Daydream ($26). Feel the buzz with the naughty list complete with Sing The Blues ($25), Fortune & Fate ($25), and Club Crimson ($25).
Smoke & Mirrors, #06-01, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
6. Gudsht
The bottled cocktail label gives us a little razzle-dazzle with two new festive cocktails. Fill the buzz with the rich and creamy Minter Magic concocted with Haku vodka, Kahlua, peppermint syrup, vanilla syrup and milk. The ingredients may be tame but the ABV is 11.7% – quite the kick. But if you’re looking for something light and refreshing, Bling It On (Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, elderflower liqueur, cinnamon syrup, peach bitters and apple juice) is a great accompaniment to any Christmas dinner. We love the dash of edible silver glitter for a dose of silver bells magic. This festive bundle retails at $25.
Gudsht, available online
7. Hendrick’s Gin: Cranberry Fizz and French 75
Make your own cocktails at Christmas parties with Hendrick’s Gin. Cranberry Fizz is a great crowd-pleaser with a bubbly mix of 30ml Hendrick’s, 60ml cranberry juice, 30ml sparkling wine or soda water, garnished with cucumber slices, a sprig of mint and cranberries. Or upgrade your drink to something more luxurious with French 75. Shake 30ml gin, 10ml simple syrup, 10ml lemon juice, add a splash of champagne, and finish off with a lemon twist garnish.
Hendrick’s Gin, available online
8. Rockpool Rum: The Jingle
So you got your hands on a bottle of Rockpool Rum. Need to make it festive? Create The Jingle right at home. Rockpool recommends mixing 45ml Rockpool Rum, 20ml Cointreau, four dashes of orange bitters, and a splash of apple cider and ginger beer. Garnish your drink with apple slices and ground cinnamon.
Rockpool Rum, available online
Whether you’re celebrating at one of these bars or at home, raise your glass to Christmas cocktails!
