As one of Asia’s Top 50 Bars, Nutmeg & Clove knows that in Singapore, language isn’t just how we speak—it’s how we live. Here, Singlish has officially made its way into the cocktail glass.
The acclaimed Singapore cocktail bar has unveiled a new Singlish-inspired menu, featuring 12 drinks named after phrases locals casually drop every day. But this isn’t novelty drinking—each cocktail is designed as a mood, a moment, or a memory, turning everyday expressions into something you can sip, savour, and talk about.
For Singaporeans, it hits home. For travellers, it’s one of the most fun ways to experience local culture—no translation required.
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A Menu That Feels Like a Zine
Instead of a traditional cocktail list, Nutmeg & Clove presents each drink with comic-style story panels and playful write-ups. Some include “guest features” highlighting industry friends, visiting bartenders, and creative personalities, giving the menu a social, almost magazine-like feel.
It’s part bar menu, part cultural commentary—and exactly the kind of detail that rewards a slow flip-through between sips.
Standout Drinks That Capture Singapore Energy
Not every cocktail shouts for attention, and that’s intentional. Some are built to spark nostalgia, others to set the pace for the night.
Dabao is bright, fizzy, and designed for momentum—calamansi citrus, tea-like aromatics, whiskey depth, and a nostalgic cola-style sparkle, served in a custom glass inspired by takeaway culture.
Shiok takes the opposite approach. Soft, aromatic, and calming, it’s the kind of drink that feels like the moment right after a long day finally ends.
Jialat flips spice regret into comfort: creamy, mango-forward, lightly fizzy, and “cooling” in spirit—playful but polished.
For something beachy, Bojio channels Sentosa without going kitsch, layering rums with pandan-like fragrance, gentle salinity, and bright acidity that makes you want a second round.
From Party Energy to Slow Sips
Some drinks are clearly built for the group chat.
Bo Ta Bo Lampa is colourful, fizzy, and chaotic—in the best way—while Die Die Must Try leans bold and savoury, inspired by late-night food discoveries.
On the other end, Atas brings “high tea but make it nightlife” vibes, and Own Time Own Target is a creamy, tea-laced slow sipper for nights when no one is in a hurry to leave.
Festive favourite Heng Ong Huat rounds things out with a smooth milk-punch-style serve made for celebratory toasts.
Old Favourites Stay, and the Food Gets Bolder
Regulars can relax: Nutmeg & Clove’s Hall of Fame cocktails remain on the menu, sitting comfortably alongside the Singlish newcomers.
The food offering steps up, too, with locally inspired bar bites designed to match the drinks rather than play background support. Expect shareable plates like a Chilli Crab–Style Dip, Crisp Spiced Chicken, and even a Bak Kut Teh–inspired burger that feels surprisingly right after midnight.
It’s a Must-Visit for Locals and Travellers
For Singaporeans, this menu is a playful mirror of everyday life, full of inside jokes and familiar phrases.
For visitors, it’s a delicious, immersive introduction to Singapore culture—all without needing a phrasebook. Perfect for things to do in Singapore at night, a cocktail experience with local flair, or simply a night out that’s clever, social, and Instagrammable.
Nutmeg & Clove is located at 8 Purvis Street, Singapore 188587.
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