Republic Bar

Hot Buttered Rum ($26++) was recommended by one of the friendly waitresses. I originally thought I'd stop at 1 Christmas drink, having had a few from the regular menu already... But this sounded too good to pass up.

I was pleasantly surprised.. I loved this even more than Eggnog! Super baffled - because I eat my kaya toast without butter (don't judge), yet I'd happily drink a litre of this warm, comforting buttery rum...? What sorcery is this!?

Perhaps it was the simplicity of this drink that won me over: Bacardi 8, butter, festive spices. & as I'd mentioned above, it's served warm. So past the creamy top that gives you a comical moustache, you get that warm fuzzy feeling inside that feels almost self-healing. Mana regen ftw.

Other drinks on Republic Bar's Festive Cocktails menu (available 5:30pm onwards daily, 'til 31 Dec 2022):

𝑴𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆 ($26++)
Remy Martin VSOP, Shiraz, Citrus, Festive Spices

𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒂 ($26++)
Telmont Champagne, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice

𝑷𝒊𝒎𝒎’𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒖𝒑 ($26++)
Pimm’s No. 1, Lager, Ginger

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia

It's that time of year again... & Republic Bar has a Festive Cocktails menu with 5 options (at $26++ a pop) to get your Christmas spirit on. Available daily 'til 31st December 2022, from 5:30pm onwards.

I couldn't pass up Eggnog (pictured in the tall glass, next to the Negroni), as it is one of my favourite things about Christmas - especially the alcoholic variant. Creamy, sweet drinks deviate vastly from my typical go-to flavour profile for cocktails... But this is probably the only exception.

Expectedly, this is dangerously easy to drink. Quite reminiscent of when I'd put Bailey's in my milk & cereal, & sit at the back of the LT to inconspicuously slurp it up during class. But this drink is better, in part because it isn't as sweet as the "cereal milk" left behind post-meal.

The lightness in the whipped texture of cream & egg provides a comforting mouthfeel in every sip. & as you swallow, you get the warm contrasting depth of the dark spirits - Barcadi 8 & Michter's Bourbon. Of course, there is that touch of nutmeg for a homely Christmas feel... The warm hug that envelopes everything so nicely together.

I enjoyed this from start to finish, but am cognizant that I might be a little bit biased, festival-wise. Try it for yourself & pass your own judgement 😉

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia

Republic Bar debuted on Asia's 50 best bars list in 2022 at an impressive 12th place.. & they're switching things up pretty soon with a new cocktail menu next week. Can't wait to check it out!

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia

🇮🇹 Miura ($25++)
Alipus Mezcal, Encanto Pisco, Pumpkin, Chartreuse Yellow, Simple Syrup, Citrus, Egg White

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Satisfaction ($25++)
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition, Irish Stout Reduction, Brewed Coffee, Cream

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 You Only Live Twice ($25++)
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin, Vodka, Dill, Lillet Blanc, Sakura Vermouth

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations - I used SevenRooms
💦 Water is not chargeable; neither are the dish of nuts served as nibbles
📍 Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia