29 Jul 2014
British India, The Stray Tiger, Fables of the East and Rose & Rickey… these are just some of the delicious and tempting new cocktails created by the expert bartending team at Raffles Singapore for its new Timeline Cocktails Menu.
Raffles Singapore has created the Timeline Cocktails Menu to mark moments in its long, rich and varied history. The cocktails start from AUD23++* (SGD $27++) and are available in the Long Bar and Raffles Courtyard.
Fables of the East pays homage to Somerset Maugham's first visit to the hotel in 1921, when he gave permission for the hotel to use his famous quotation, “Raffles stands for all the fables of the exotic East”. The cocktail is an exciting combination of Ron Zacapa 23 years, St. Germaine, Passion Fruit Puree, Fresh Calamansi Juice and Chamomile Syrup.
The Stray Tiger – marks the rumour that a tiger was shot under the billiard table in the hotel's Bar & Billiard Room in 1902, the truth is that it was shot under the actual Bar & Billiard building. The Stray Tiger embodies the excitement of this pioneering time in Singapore and is a layered cocktail with White Rum, Cointreau, Vermouth, Fresh Lime Juice, Absinthe and Lemongrass foam.
The Barefoot Contessa - in celebration of the Asian premiere of Ava Gardner's film, this fruity cocktail is layered with Vodka, Gula Melaka, Lime Juice Calamansi, Ginger Juice and Apple Juice.
Other cocktails in this inspired collection include: British India (for the British officers that travelled to Singapore in the 1880s); Tiffing (embodying the launch of the Tiffin Curry, which has been served daily at Raffles Singapore since 1899); Cad's Alley (for the cocktail parties held at Raffles Singapore's Cad's Alley); Rose & Rickey (a classic drink that was on the hotel's cocktail list in 1935); Syonan Ryokan (heralding the 1940's era); Pretty Polly (inspired by the 1967 film “A Matter of Innocence”); True Grit (in honour of John Wayne's Oscar in 1969), Writer's Revelry (in tribute to the literary luminaires who have become a part of the Raffles Singapore legend) and Moodique (in celebration of Long Bar's celebrated live band).
For dining enquiries and reservations, please contact Raffles Singapore, Dining Reservations on email dining@raffles.com.
* exchange rate subject to change, correct at time of print
For Further information: Jane Corbett-Jones JANE CORBETT-JONES COMMUNICATIONS
T +61 (0) 417 772 783 | jane@janecorbett-jones.com
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About Raffles Hotels & Resorts: Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of Raffles Hotel, Singapore. The portfolio currently comprises ten luxurious properties, from secluded resorts to city hotels in key locations around the world: in Singapore, Cambodia, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, the Philippines and Paris, each one is an oasis of calm and charm. The company is embarking on a new phase of expansion, with openings in key destinations scheduled over the next two years. With a compelling mix of cultures and styles, every hotel in the Raffles family has its own individual personality, with its own story to tell and its own sense of place. However, each one is proud to draw on the timeless essence of Raffles – to deliver thoughtful, personal and discreet service to well-travelled guests. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by FRHI Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotel company with more than 105 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. www.raffles.com | For high resolution images please visit www.leonardo.com/raffles |
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