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Negroni Week returns for its 11th edition
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Back for its 11th edition, Negroni Week 2023 will see over 90 participating bars and a series of exciting pop-up events happening across the island
Negroni Week is back, putting the classic Italian cocktail in the spotlight once again. Taking place from September 18 to 24, the 11th edition of Negroni Week will see bars and restaurants around the globe gather to celebrate the iconic concoction.
Bitter, sweet, and fruity, the cocktail first created in Italy in 1919 has become a classic choice for cocktail lovers across the world, and has in recent years consistently been ranked the world's bestselling cocktail by Drinks International, a global journal focused on the alcohol industry. Over the years, bartenders, including those in Singapore, have innovated to create their own spins on Ernest Hemingway's favourite drink, elevating it with flavours ranging from botanical and spicy to nutty and savoury.
This year, Negroni Week in Singapore will see participation from over 90 bars including critically acclaimed names like Jigger & Pony, Tess Bar & Kitchen, and Anti:dote. The week-long event will also see various pop-ups honouring the drink across the island.
Of course, tipple always tastes better when it’s for a good cause. Themed “The Power of Timeless Bonds” as an ode to the connection bartenders have with their craft, the annual event will see bars across the globe donating a portion of Negroni sales to their chosen local charities throughout the week.
So if you find yourself in need of some refreshment, get ready to toast with and to the simple but beloved cocktail. Here are five bars to get you in the mood for some ruby red revelry.
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1. Jungle Ballroom
Head to this bar at newly-opened Mondrian and indulge in the Asian-inspired Breakfast 2.0. Dreamed up by head bartender Adrian Besa, this creative concoction comprises Indian gin, Indonesian coffee liqueur, Campari, Cinzano Rosso Vermouth, and chocolate bitters. Have a sip and revel in its comforting flavours of sweet caramel toffee and vanilla.
Jungle Ballroom, 16A Duxton Hill, 03-03, S(089970)
2. Opus Bar & Grill
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Visit Opus Bar & Grill and sip leisurely on one (or all) of its three Negroni offerings: the spiced gin Opus Negroni, a tropical-inspired Opus Sbagliato with pineapple-infused Campari, and a good old classic Negroni. If you really want to indulge in the Negroni festivities, visit on Sunday for the Champagne brunch and enjoy bottomless Negronis for the month of September (with the exception of F1 week).
Opus Bar & Grill, 581 Orchard Road voco, Orchard, S(238883)
3. Nutmeg & Clove
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For Negroni Week, bartender Michelle Loh of Nutmeg & Clove has curated the Spiced Paradise, a zesty cocktail of leftover lemon husk, Campari, Kaffir Lime Rosso Vermouth blend, and gin. On the palate, the cocktail is zesty with a tinge of herbal sweetness and hints of spice, a result of the addition of the bar’s signature infused gin.
Nutmeg & Clove, 17 Ann Siang Road, S(069697), 6423 9885
4. Stay Gold Flamingo
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Owner-head bartender Jerrold Khoo’s latest creation is perfect for those who enjoy a botanical and savoury drink. The coffee peanut Negroni comprises a harmonious blend of Campari, coffee amaro, gin, espresso, fino sherry, and peanut butter rum.
Stay Gold Flamingo, 69 Amoy Street, S(069888), +65 8876 7364
5. Tess Bar & Kitchen
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Head bartender Christyne Lee’s interpretation of the classic cocktail is a mix of Campari, Conzano Vermouth Rosso, pomegranate husk-infused gin and oregano-infused gin. The result is a floral and fruity concoction with refreshing flavours of pomegranate and oregano.
Tess Bar & Kitchen, 36 Seah Street, Singapore 188392
Amanda Goh was the former senior writer for Tatler Singapore.
