Left: That First Bouquet; Right: Dangerous Romance
That First Bouquet harks back to when Mona first fell in love. Made with Encanto pisco, thyme-infused Aperol, hibiscus syrup, lime juice, grapefruit bitters and sour plum powder, the zesty drink encapsulates the emotions of first love.
Dangerous Romance is Mona’s tribute to two classic cocktails — the bloody Mary and the Margarita. Concocted with Espolon Blanco (as a base), triple sec, tomato shrub, honey and lemon juice; this potent liquid delivers a refreshing and balanced finish. The accompanying slice of bak kwa is a neat touch, and works well too.
If you are into Instagram-worthy drinks, go for the
Songstress, a pretty play on the ubiquitous Chinese herbal remedy for coughs and sore throats. Merging Bulleit Rye whiskey with
pi pa gao and Angostura bitters, it teases with a sweet herbal sensation and then hits you with a kick of menthol, followed by a pleasant bitter aftertaste. The drink — our favourite cocktail of the tasting session — is cleverly packaged in a
Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa look-alike bottle.
