Musical notes DRINK

Potato Head Singapore

A great place to unwind along Keong Saik’s gourmand enclave, Studio 1939 at Potato Head recently revamped its beverage menu to offer more introductory libations for cocktail novices. Called Palette of Sounds — inspired by music, art and locality — the menu, which looks like a 7-inch vinyl record cover, consists of 10 original creations using an array of carefully selected local ingredients to create unique sensory experiences.

Developed under the leadership of Mauritian bar manager Kavish Hurrydoss, the drinks list offers something for every personality and occasion, from the smooth jazz-infused notes of the Ottis Rock ($26) with bourbon, coffee, green apple, chocolate and a zing of jalapeno, to the vibrant, abstract expressions of a fruity and refreshing Rhythm and Vase ($23), a low-ABV mix of vermouth, watermelon, yuzu, citrus, Perrier and Aer.

Other highlights include the Imagine Dragon ($23), a highball-style cocktail built around the striking red hues of dragon fruit combined with gin, peach, pineapple, calamansi and lemongrass. Inspired by Indian flavours, the Sun Won’t Set ($26) features a harmonious blend of chaat masala, mango citrus, mace and curry leaf mixed with mezcal and tequila for a spice-forward tipple. Voice of the Moon ($21) also exemplifies the menu’s pillar of locality, celebrating Samai Kampot pepper from Cambodia with a fruity and savoury mix of rum, starfruit, coconut, lime and salt. Feeling adventurous? Opt for Trust Your Bartender ($28) and the team will come up with their perfect drink from base spirit and flavours to the presentation and style of drink.

To accompany your cocktail, the bar offers a delectable list of healthy nosh like plantbased chicken crostinis, squid salad with ponzu sauce, and juicy lamb kofta skewers.