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Nutmeg & Clove Features South East Asia Flavours With Rum in August

In collaboration with Barcadi, Mount Gay and Sailor Jerry

With National Rum Day falling in August, award-winning bar Nutmeg & Clove collaborates with Rum brands – Barcadi, Mount Gay and Sailor Jerry, to welcome bartenders from renowned bars in Southeast Asia for three takeover shifts, on 16, 24 and 31 August.

On 15  August, Thursday, from Southeast Asia, Thailand, Nutmeg & Clove is proud to host three of Thailand’s prominent bar figures who have brought substantial breakthrough to the cocktail scene in their regions.

  • Neung Ronnaporn, Backstage & #FindTheLockerRoom
  • Niks Anuman, BKK – TOT, Asia Today
  • Pop Direkrittikul, BKK – Eat Me

Co-founder of Bangkok’s Backstage Cocktail Bar and #FindTheLockerRoom, and Winner of Global Bacardi Legacy 2019, Neung Ronnaporn. With his well-known signature cocktail, Pink Me Up, Neung has put himself and Bangkok on the map. Niks Anuman, owner of Thailand’s first gin bar, founder of Asia’s  50  Best  Bars Teens of Thailand, and Asia Today; Niks is known for successfully introducing unknown exotic Thai ingredients to his menus to expose both local and overseas guests to the Thai culture. The Bar Awards Bangkok’s Bartender of the Year 2018, Pop Direkrittikul from Eat  Me has made famous his Thai food-based cocktails that are freshly made.

  • Kabir Suharan, Jakarta – Pantja

On 24 August, Saturday, the bartenders from Indonesia shakes up cocktails with flavors of their home ground. From Nautilus Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Campari Cocktail Competition Finalist Darren Defretes features his handcrafted signature libations with home-blended ingredients. Co-founder of Pantja, Kabir Suharan uses his extensive knowledge from his years of experience working with Diageo’s luxury spirits portfolio to develop historical cocktails.

  • CK Kho, KL – Coley
  • Janice Lau, KL – Omakase + Appreciate
  • Shirmy Chan, KL – 61 Monarchy / Hyde 53M

On 31 August, Saturday, bringing it closer to home, Nutmeg & Clove closes the month with Malaysia Takeover. From Asia’s 50 Best Bars and Best Bar in Malaysia, owner of Coley and Pahit, CK Kho; CK has contributed significantly to the growth of the Kuala Lumpur’s bar scene and has continued to revolutionize the industry in Southeast Asia. Ultimate Bartender Championship 2018 winner Janice Lau from the first speakeasy in  Malaysia,  Omakase  +  Appreciate, bring the bar’s cozy and
personalized experience to the guests in Singapore. Shirmy Chan, Bar Manager of Hyde 53M and Giffard Cup Asia Champion 2019, serves up classic drinks with a twist.

In the month of August, Nutmeg & Clove celebrates this beautiful liquor that originated from Caribbean sugar plantations in the 17th century with these guest bartenders from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, to showcase and bring out the flavors of their home ingredients and culture.

SOUTHEAST ASIA FLAVOUR WITH RUM

THAILAND  TAKEOVER

featuring Neung Ronnaporn, Niks Anuman & Pop Direkrittikul

Date: 15 August 2019, Thursday Time: 8:00PM to 12:00PM

INDONESIA  TAKEOVER

featuring Kabir Suharan & Darren Defretes

Date: 24 August 2019, Saturday Time: 8:00PM to 12:00PM

MALAYSIA  TAKEOVER

featuring CK Kho, Janice Lau & Shirmy Chan

Date: 24 August 2019, Saturday Time: 8:00PM to 12:00PM

Venue: Nutmeg & Clove, 10A Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069789

For reservations please contact by email  drink@nutmegandclove.com.sg.

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