MARIE NA K AZ A WA ,25, THE OTHER ROOF

GO FOR: TEA- INFUSED COCKTAILS

Fancy a spot of tea with a twist? That’s what Marie Nakazawa has concocted with her fl irty Whole Lotta Love cocktail. It’s raw tea, lavender syrup, lemon juice, peach liqueur and aromatised wine on top of a vodka base, served in a dainty teacup.

The psychology graduate was inspired to create a refreshing drink to combat Singapore’s humidity, and she came up with this unique cocktail that uses raw tea rather than a teainfused spirit.

“It’s a good drink to start off with. It’s refreshingly tart, so it opens up your palate. I felt this would be a good way to enjoy afternoon tea while having a cocktail at the same time,” says Marie, who stands out with her trademark cateye makeup.

Brightly coloured bottles decorate the back of the bar: vodka, gin, rum, bourbon and others, along with various teafi nished spirits that are blended by the team. The tea is sourced according to the alcohol it will be paired with, and the flavour profi le the team wants to create. If you’re with your coterie, share a teapot or a punch bowl, with a side of sirloin steak or a Spanish Cheese Platter.

Rooftop, Ann Siang House, 28 Ann Siang Road