In the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District, Cygnet Bar at QT Singapore offers a stylish escape where storytelling meets expert craftsmanship. Hidden in plain sight, the bar invites guests into a richly layered world characterised by potted palms, green marble, and rattan accents that evoke both vintage glamour and contemporary ease. Intimate booth seating encourages lingering conversations, while smooth R&B and nostalgic hip hop create a soundtrack that complements the expertly crafted drinks.
At the helm is Head Bartender Timothy Aw, whose quiet charisma draws people in. His latest cocktail menu, titled The Lion’s Library, pays homage to literary greats and the city that never sleeps. Divided into two sections, this 18-drink journey invites guests to experience reimagined classics with a regional twist. For instance, E.B. White’s Here is New York transformed into a cocktail featuring bourbon, apple brandy and cinnamon cream, while the drink Dorsia channels Bret Easton Ellis’s icy detachment with a blend of clarified milk punch and curry leaf-kissed gin. Each cocktail tells a story that is familiar yet freshly interpreted.
The second half of the menu infuses Southeast Asian nuances into classic cocktails. Offerings like the galangal-smoked Penicillin, pomelo-spiced Vesper and a tropical Hemingway Daiquiri pay tribute to New York’s cocktail heritage while remaining rooted in local flavours. Additionally, thoughtfully curated zero-proof and zero-waste options, such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and The El Diablo, highlight Cygnet’s progressive approach and inclusivity.
Cygnet Bar isn’t just a place to drink; it’s a venue where every cocktail has a backstory, every ingredient serves a purpose and every evening unfolds like a well-loved novel—familiar in its rhythm yet rich with unexpected details.
Exquisite Taste Volume 48
Cygnet Bar
at QT Singapore
IG : @cygnetsingapore
