Key Takeaways
- Discover some of the best cocktails at HighHouse, where tradition meets creativity.
- Red Date Reverie: A refined, spiced creation inspired by Korean Daechu-cha, blending soju, sherry, and ginger for warmth and depth.
- Soi Sky: A daring Tom Yum–inspired vodka cocktail that is aromatic, zesty, and savoury, perfect for adventurous palates.
- Sticky Mango Highball: A playful homage to Thailand’s iconic dessert, balancing tropical sweetness with bright, citrussy freshness.
- Mary of the Sea: A bold reinvention of the Bloody Mary with bonito-infused vodka and clarified tomato for a savoury, oceanic profile.
- Maple & Smoke: A smoky, layered twist on the Old Fashioned, crafted with bourbon, whisky, and smoked maple syrup.
Reinventing the Cocktail Experience in Singapore’s Skyline
For many, cocktails like the mojito, margarita, and Old Fashioned mark the entry point into mixology. But once you’ve mastered these staples, the next step is discovering the best cocktails that challenge the familiar and bring something new to your palate.
At HighHouse, a cocktail bar and restaurant at One Raffles Place, modern mixology is elevated with a creative menu that reimagines cultural flavours through artful technique. Here are five signatures worth experiencing.
1. Red Date Reverie: A Modern Tribute to Korean Tea Traditions
If you’re searching for unique cocktails in Singapore that carry both depth and tradition, the Red Date Reverie is an exquisite choice. Inspired by Korea’s beloved Daechu-cha (jujube tea), this drink blends Tokki Soju, Amontillado Sherry, and ginger with a whisper of velvet falernum. The result is warm, spiced, and layered with complexity. Take a contemplative sip that feels equally suited to quiet reflection or late-night dining with a view in Singapore.
2. Soi Sky: Tom Yum Reinvented in a Cocktail Glass
Few drinks embody daring creativity like the Soi Sky. It captures the bold spirit of Tom Yum in cocktail form, infusing Ketel One vodka with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, chilli, and Chinese parsley. The profile is aromatic, zesty, and playfully fiery. Refreshing yet savoury, it stands out as one of the best cocktails to order when you want something that excites both your nose and palate.
3. Sticky Mango Highball: Thailand’s Favourite Dessert, Elevated
Few desserts are as instantly recognisable as Thailand’s mango sticky rice, and the Sticky Mango Highball is the perfect way to pay homage. Crafted with Chalong Bay Thai Agricole rum, mango sticky rice cordial, and bright citrus, it manages to be both familiar and unexpected. Silky, tropical, and slightly indulgent, it pairs beautifully with a spicy tuna tartare or any fresh seafood dish, balancing heat with its smooth, citrus-laced sweetness.
4. Mary of the Sea: A Bold, Ocean-Inspired Bloody Mary
If your usual glass of Bloody Mary feels too conventional, enjoy a different take on the drink with HighHouse’s Mary of the Sea. Bonito-infused Belvedere vodka forms the backbone, supported by clarified tomato, celery, and a thyme-garlic tincture. The result is savoury, oceanic, and strikingly elegant—proof that a creative cocktail menu can reinvent classics without losing their comforting essence.
5. Maple & Smoke: An Old Fashioned with Depth and Drama
For fans of darker spirits, the Maple & Smoke is an ideal progression from the Old Fashioned. Built on Maker’s Mark Bourbon and Smokey Monkey Shoulder, it’s sweetened with smoked maple syrup, lending layers of caramel, char, and warmth. This reimagining of a whiskey staple is smoky, smooth, and endlessly sippable, making it one of the best cocktails for an after-dinner nightcap when paired with a skyline view.
Why These Cocktails Belong on Your List
Each drink at HighHouse demonstrates how the best cocktails are those that can push past nostalgia without losing touch with their cultural roots. From Korean tea traditions to Thai desserts, the inspirations highlight the global connections of the Pacific Coast while giving guests something truly distinctive. At this rooftop bar, every sip and every view becomes part of a memory worth savouring.
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