Oriental Elixir

Brought to you by the same guys as Spiffy Dapper, Oriental Elixir is equally hard to find. Hidden among the shophouses at Haji Lane (look for the staircase next to Bergs), this second floor space will remind you more of an antique store than a bar. Filled with shelves of bric-à-brac, jars of potions, and the smell of incense, you could easily be in an apothecary. Conceived as an experimental space, the idea behind Oriental Elixir is to explore local flavours and culture in a casual setting, and bring you drinks made with a local twist. To keep the cocktails fresh and interesting, owner George goes to the markets to buy fresh ingredients to create infused alcohol. They also make their own tonic water and bitters. There’s no menu here. Instead, tell the bartender what your flavour preferences are, and they’ll whip you up a custom cocktail to your liking.