What to drink in Singapore in May 2022

Are you tired of drinking the same ol’ whiskey and gins every time you go out? Me neither, but there are a lot of exciting and limited edition drinks that you might want to consider on your night out.

From exciting new cocktails to pickle-flavoured gin, we’ve listed down 5 of the new alcohol launches in Singapore that have gotten us excited.

Hendrick’s Neptunia gin joins the brand’s new roster of gins

Created on the grounds of the esteemed Hendrick’s Gin Palace, located on the rugged Ayrshire coast of southwest Scotland, this gin was inspired by the enchanting melody of waves which entranced Master Distiller Ms. Lesley Gracie as she strolled along the local beaches.

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The result is an unmistakably Hendrick’s creation, with notes of cucumber and rose at its core, but the added depth of ocean floor and citrus from the use of Scottish coastal botanicals gives the gin a more balmy character.

Purchase your bottle at Cold Storage, iShopChangi and WG&S brand stores on LazMall and Shopee

Brewerkz and Sentosa launch a new limited edition beer

Sentosa teamed up with Brewerkz to launch the resort island’s Jubilee Edition Islander Brew, adding a brand new flavour inspired by Sentosa’s plants to the Islander Brew series. With two designs depicting Sentosa by day and by night, the Jubilee edition of the Islander Brew marks the fifth carbon-neutral beer rolled out under the partnership between two of Singapore’s most well-known brands.

The limited Jubilee Edition Islander Brew features the Lychee Pale Ale flavour, inspired by Sentosa’s “island lychee” trees (Pometia pinnata). The Sentosa-inspired flavour is a trademark of the Islander Brew series, with the previous four flavours also inspired by plants found in Sentosa: cocoa, lime, jasmine and nutmeg.

The beer is available at participating Sentosa dining establishments, supermarkets, and online retail stores until the end of the year.

Limited-edition Citadelle pickle flavoured gin

French gin distiller Citadelle, as part of their ‘Les Excentriques’ range of small-batch limited-edition releases, launched the Vive Le Cornichon or ‘love live pickles’ in French, made with actual french pickles.

This savoury gin was produced as part of continuing efforts to push the boundaries of gin making. The result is a gin that is similar to the familiar and much-loved Citadelle Gin, but with added briny undertones that are especially poignant on the finish.

This is a highly limited release and is available at select bars in Singapore.

Specific Gravity Bow & Arrow Chocolate Ale

Local craft brewer Specific Gravity along with Singapore bean-to-bar craft chocolatiers Lemuel partnered to develop the Bow & Arrow Ale. Made with cacao beans from Ecuador, this ale contains locally roasted and processed beans that are brewed into an amber-hued ale (5.2 percent ABV) with tempered chocolate tones. There is also a hint of ginger for spiciness and to balance out the flavour profile.

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Check out the brewery website to purchase your pack.

Limited edition GudSht cocktail with Roku Gin

Local cocktail maker and bar, GudSht partnered with Roku Gin to create the limited release Roku Spring Fizz, which is available only from April 12 to May 8.

Additionally, GudSht is also holding a special Roku High Tea Experience where patrons will be served a Roku boozy punch in a teapot along with a dessert stand of canapes filled with savouries and sweets. 

This cocktail is available for a limited time only at GudSht bars.