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LOCAL INFUSIONS NEW In the 1930s, when Fernand Petiot was YORK making Bloody Mary at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar, he would never have imagined his N E W cocktails and many more inspired cocktails YORK would make it all the way to Singapore. Here, in this inspired list, we bring you a taste of the Astor family’s New York heritage, elevated “ELEGANCE IS THE ONLY BEAUTY THAT NEVER FADES” with the influence of spirited local culture. Audrey Hepburn “IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR A COCKTAIL” Noël Coward TONG WARS 24 Chinese plum vodka / lime / spiced honey & apple / chili bitters / ginger beer Ignite your senses in a journey through Chinatown with a blaze of spices seared through plum, apple and ginger, evoking the heat of the Tong Wars as they exploded upon New York streets. HEVER CASTLE IN NEW YORK 24 Strawberry gin / apricot / mint liqueur / clove / lemon Stand in awe of this fruity ode to the architectural marvels of lower Manhattan’s Soho area and the Astor family’s old English castle residence, Hever. WEISSE GARDEN 26 Irish whiskey / guinness reduction / sweet vermouth / blackcurrant / lager Raise a toast to Little Germany’s “Weisse Garten”, both beer LOWER MANHATTAN garden and social institution, with this socially sophisticated blend of beer, spirits and hearty European fruits and grains. WELCOME TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF NEW YORK CITY. ONCE A LANDMARK OF INDUSTRY AND BOOTLEGGING, SET AGAINST THE VIBRANT CULTURAL MELTING POT OF EARLY MIGRANTS, THE LOWER EAST SIDE’S EMINENT COCKTAIL CULTURE SETS A GLOBAL STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes CAPITAN’S CURE 26 Vodka / fino sherry / dry vermouth / mint & lime cordial Raise your glass to good health with a twist on the Gimlet, a maritime cocktail for vitality at sea. This crisp, minty aperitif pays homage to Christopher Columbus with Italian vermouth and Spanish dry sherry. MANHATTAN CLUB 26 Spiced blended scotch whisky / sweet vermouth / bianco vermouth / aromatic bitters / absinthe Discover a bold twist on the classic Manhattan, inspired by the Jerome Mansion in Madison Square where renowned politicians shared visions of the nation’s future. KOREAN SQUARE 26 Chili / london dry gin / soju / grapefruit liqueur / lemon / egg whites Feel the rising heat of Koreatown, home to the Chaebol and MIDTOWN exotic culinary delights. Citrus and chili sear across gin and rice ALIVE WITH ICONS AND ACTIVITY, MIDTOWN IS SAID TO spirits, with the vibrancy and soul of “Korean Times Square”. EPITOMISE THE CHARACTER AND CLASS OF NEW YORK. BUSTLING STREETS BOAST THE LANDMARK LOCATIONS OF TIMES SQUARE, THE CHRYSLER BUILDING, GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL AND THE ST. REGIS NEW YORK, WITH THE INFAMOUS KING COLE BAR, HOME OF OUR SIGNATURE BLOODY MARY COCKTAIL. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes HARLEM SWIZZLE 24 Light rum / manzanilla sherry / lemon / seasonal fruit / almond syrup / mint Saunter through Spanish Harlem, the enclave established by Puerto Rican and Latin American immigrants after WWI, with this bright and refreshing lift on the classic swizzle. DUKE OF JAZZ 24 Light rum / tequila / pineapple / honey water / lemon Taste the sweet life of Sugar Hill with this bright tropical tequila blend in memory of the eminent composer, pianist and jazz bandleader Edward Kennedy “Duke”. A SIP OF GILDED AGE 26 Cognac / manzanilla sherry / blackberry liqueur / ruby port / aromatic bitters Find yourself among the Astor family in the Gilded Age, UPPER MANHATTAN settled on a wooden porch, or by a crackling fireplace, sipping this rich aperitif of warm spirits, blackberry and bitters. UPPER MANHATTAN IS RENOWNED AS A HUB FOR THE AFFLUENT AND INTELLECTUAL, HOME TO WORLD FAMOUS MUSEUMS AND PRESTIGIOUS LEARNING INSTITUTIONS. BOUNDED BY CENTRAL PARK AND THE HUDSON RIVER, UPPER MANHATTAN ALSO HOSTS THE CREATIVE AND HISTORIC BOROUGH OF HARLEM, A PARAMOUNT CENTRE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURE. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes UNITED MARKET 24 London dry gin / pineapple / spinach / snap pea / almond / lemon A bright drink made from seasonal green vegetables, paying tribute to the vibrant marketplace situated at Union Square, where Broadway and the former Bowery Road come together. ROSELLES JULEP 26 Rye whiskey / strawberry & honey shrub / mint / aromatic bitters Rose Hill Farm cultivates a great variety of English and American fruits and flowering shrubs. This cocktail showcases only the best of local offerings. STIRRED UPPER-CLASS WAY 28 Cognac / sweet vermouth / cherry liqueur / orange bitters This cocktail is a twist on another well-known forgotten classic – a Harvard cocktail – with Martell XO pleasing every sophisticated after-dinner palate. EAST SIDE EVERY CORNER OF THE ECLECTIC EAST SIDE IS STEEPED IN THE HISTORY OF CENTRAL EUROPEAN MIGRANTS, ART MOVEMENTS, STUDENT ACTIVISM AND COUNTERCULTURE. SET BESIDE THE EAST RIVER WITH A VIEW TO BROOKLYN AND QUEENS, THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALSO BOASTS FIFTH AVENUE, ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AFFLUENT STREETS. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes CALLE CATORCE 24 London dry gin / manchego / manzanilla sherry / mezcal / tonic Find the pulse of Calle Catorce, 14th Street’s epicenter of Spanish and Latin cultures with this blend of herbs and Manchego, summoning spirits of St. James feast day celebrations. CHARLESTON HYPE 24 Aged rum / spiced red wine / lime / cola Sway with a twist on the Cuba Libre, where aged rum, spiced red wine and fresh lime evoke the Charleston dance craze as it hit Harlem in the roaring 20s. TEMPTATION TO CELEBRATE 28 Blended scotch / elderflower liqueur / lemon / chocolate bitters / champagne Celebrate with Champagne and Scotch whisky, as served on the deck of RMS Titanic before it set off from the Chelsea Piers, WEST SIDE with an adventurous twist of chocolate bitters. SET BY THE HUDSON RIVER, THE WEST SIDE HAS MANY STORIES TO TELL, FROM THE HISTORIC GARMENT DISTRICT AND FAST-PACED CULTURAL HUBS OF THE UPPER WEST SIDE, SOHO AND TRIBECA, TO THE OLDEST NORTH-SOUTH THOROUGHFARE IN NEW YORK CITY, NOW BETTER KNOWN AS BROADWAY. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes 1ST HIGHWAY SOUR 18 Seedlip spice / maple syrup / orange / lemon / egg whites / walnut bitters Journey down “The Main Street Across America” with a fresh blend of brandy, citrus, walnut and maple, honoring the Lincoln Highway as the Nation’s first road set forth from Times Square. ROYAL PALLADIUM FIZZ 18 SPIRIT-FREE Seedlip grove / pineapple / sakura-infused COCKTAILS honey water / lime / sparkling water Experience the Palladium Ballroom, hosting the epitome of Latin musical talent nightly with famous Cuban and “ACCEPT WHAT LIFE OFFERS YOU Jazz musicians in this vibrant fizz ode to the Cuban classic, AND TRY TO DRINK FROM EVERY CUP” the Mary Pickford. Paulo Coelho LAWYER’S SOUR DEAL 18 Seedlip grove / black tea & elderflower cordial / crawleys vanilla syrup / lemon Call a recess with Adriaen Cornelissen, lawyers and political leaders during the Dutch colonial period, reminiscent of popular flavors in Holland. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes “This is the Violet Hour, the hour THE of hush and wonder, when the VIOLET affections glow and valour is reborn, HOUR when the shadows deepen along the edge of the forest and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at any “EVERY SUNSET BRINGS THE PROMISE OF A NEW DAWN” moment we may see the unicorn.” Ralph Waldo Emerson BERNARD DEVOTO, THE HOUR (1951) VIOLET HOUR MARTINI 26 Gin / aromatized wine / orange liqueur / violet liqueur / orange bitters / lemon oil As the day settles, floral & citrus notes are brought to life in this chilled, velvety Violet Hour signature martini. SELF-STARTER MARTINI 26 Gin / aromatized wine / apricot brandy / bitters / absinthe First appearing in a cocktail book in 1931, the orange and orchard fruit notes are balanced with the rich herbal notes of peychauds bitters and absinthe. Elegant & fruity. ORCHARD MARTINI 26 Gin / bianco vermouth / pear liqueur / elderflower liqueur / lavender bitters Behold nature’s fragrant beauty in this fruit-forward Martini, with notes of pear and lavender over earthy gin and white vermouth. VIOLET HOUR AT THE MATURING OF EACH DAY, AS DUSK SETTLES, WE CELEBRATE THE DISTINGUISHED MOMENT WITH THE VIOLET HOUR. THE DISTINCTION OF A MARTINI, LONG A SYMBOL OF REFINEMENT AND ALTRUISTIC SOPHISTICATION, MARKS THE TRANSITION FROM LABOR TO DIVERSION AS WE WELCOME THE BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITY OF NIGHT. Prices are in SGD, subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes A N INDULGENT RITUAL T H E Journey back to 1934, when famed barman BLOODY Fernand Petiot perfected his recipe for an exquisite vodka-and-tomato juice cocktail, MARY known at The St. Regis New York’s King Cole Bar as the Bloody Mary. For more than 80 years, the iconic Bloody Mary has remained “IT’S NOT DRINKING, IT’S BRUNCH” the signature cocktail of the St. Regis. Each St. Regis hotel around the world Anonymous offers a Bloody Mary inspired by the local ingredients and spirit of their destination. Where will you visit next? CHILLI PADI MARY 24 THE ST. REGIS SINGAPORE Vodka / tomato / chili padi / lemongrass / ginger root Find yourself at the crossroads of Asia, amidst myriad influences of Singaporean culture. This vibrant libation introduces lemongrass, bird’s eye chili and ginger, with the distinct spiciness of Singapore’s eclectic cuisine. CANTO MARY 24 THE ST. REGIS HONG KONG Vodka / scotch whisky / lemon / spice mix / tomato This rich Bloody Mary is inspired by the cultural identity and heritage of Hong Kong and chenpi, a local ingredient. Flavors THE ORIGINAL BLOODY MARY of Kowloon soy sauce and Chinese five-spice mix trace back to the travels of spice traders lured to the coastline of Wan Chai.