SINGAPORE – Aniba, renowned for its innovative culinary offerings, is set to elevate the cocktail scene with its new menu, Here We Go. This ambitious 13-drink collection, crafted by Bar Manager Edwin Tan, Senior Bartender James Patton, and Bartender Chris Julian, harmoniously blends Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian influences to create an unparalleled drinking experience.
Here We Go serves as both a tribute to the rich intersection of these cultures and a testament to the creativity of Aniba’s bar team. Each cocktail is named after a primary ingredient, reflecting the core element that drives the drink’s unique character.
The menu opens with The Mango, a highball that marries Middle Eastern amba, a mango chutney, with Patron Silver tequila and Montelabos Espadin mezcal. This refreshing cocktail balances smoky and tart notes with a subtle sweetness, offering a complex yet harmonious flavor profile.
The Coffee showcases the team’s ability to elevate simplicity to sophistication. This cocktail combines rum, coffee liqueur, cardamom, allspice, brown butter syrup, and Angostura bitters. The result is a richly textured drink that transcends its individual components, with a buttery edge reminiscent of local kopitiam coffee, adding a nostalgic touch.
Among the standout offerings is The Okra. This inventive drink features tequila (Codigo) and curry oil, demonstrating how unconventional ingredients can shine in a cocktail setting. The addition of dry vermouth provides a clean finish, showcasing the versatility of okra beyond its culinary roots.
The Chili is a bold and fiery concoction, blending Glenlivet 12 Scotch with a cordial made from red, green, and pointed capsicum chilies, and finishing with grapefruit and orange bitters. The drink is garnished with a Florentine biscuit, incorporating pumpkin, turmeric, red chili flakes, and Szechuan pepper, making it a distinctive addition to any cocktail menu.
Aniba’s Here We Go menu is a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to pushing boundaries and merging diverse culinary traditions. Each cocktail not only stands as a unique creation but also as part of a broader vision where kitchen and bar collaborate seamlessly.
The Here We Go cocktail menu is now available at Aniba, inviting patrons to experience this innovative fusion of flavors and techniques.
