As Singapore’s flags fly high this August, glasses across the island are clinking in celebration of our nation’s 60th birthday. From cocktails that transform humble kopitiam staples into craft libations to limited-time indulgences that make celebrating accessible to all, the F&B scene is pulling out all the stops.
Whether you’re craving a boozy trip down memory lane or hunting for wallet-friendly ways to toast to SG60, we’ve got the scoop on where to sip, savour, and celebrate:
- SG60’s Boozy Homages to Local Flavours
- SG’s Hidden Favourite: Gula Melaka
- SG60’s Steal Deals
Hero Image Credit: MONTI's SG60 cocktails - group image; The Riverhouse - YIN Bar
SG60’S BOOZY HOMAGES TO LOCAL FLAVOURS
Pandan, kaya, laksa, and even Milo Gao—these aren’t just pantry staples anymore. For SG60, bartenders are turning Singapore’s iconic flavours into cocktails that’ll make you see (and sip) nostalgia differently.
Monti
At this waterfront gem, enjoy a set of three limited-edition cocktails ($60++) where familiar ingredients take centrestage. The Pandan Negroni isn’t just a cocktail – it’s an aromatic love letter to Singapore’s favorite herb, with house-infused pandan gin dancing with Campari and pandan syrup.
Pandan Negroni
If you are feeling adventurous, try the Laksa Old Fashioned, where spiced rum meets milk-washed laksa paste in what might be Singapore’s most audacious (and delicious) tribute to our hawker heritage. Other cocktails include the Bandung Spritz and Kaya Twist, turning childhood treats into grown-up delights.
- Available from 1 August to 30 September 2025
- Monday to Sunday: 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 11.30pm
1-Altitude Coast
Sky-high celebrations call for elevated childhood flavours. The Milo Gao Cocktail ($23++) isn’t just a nostalgic nod – it’s a sophisticated blend of bourbon infused with our beloved chocolate malt, finished with a luscious condensed milk reduction that would make any kopitiam uncle proud. Equally inventive, the Teh-O Lemongrass Cocktail ($21++) reinvigorates classic black tea with gin and vibrant citrusy zest. For those preferring non-alcoholic options, the SG Swizzle Mocktail ($14++) offers a refreshing fusion of pandan, coconut and dragonfruit.
1-Altitude Coast – Lifestyle Shot
For the ultimate elevated experience, pair your drinks with the ‘Let’s Go Local Platter’ ($78++) featuring chilli crab-dressed soft-shell crab with mantou, crispy pork crackling and other local delights.
- Available from 1 August to 19 September 2025
- Monday to Tuesday: 11am-10pm
- Wednesday to Thursday & Sunday: 11am-12am
- Friday to Saturday: 11am-2am
Birds of A Feather
This modern Sichuan eatery serves breakfast in a glass: the Loti Kaya Cocktail ($25++) is a boozy tribute to kaya toast, with gin fat-washed in kaya, soy milk, and gula melaka. Served with actual toast for dipping into the housemade alcoholic kaya topped with an edible print of the Singapore flag, it’s a full sensory ode to Singapore’s traditional breakfast culture.
Psst! Only 60 of these special creations will be available across two nights (8 to 9 August 2025).
- Available from 8 to 9 August 2025
- Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 12am
- Sunday: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
SG’S HIDDEN FAVOURITE: GULA MELAKA
Amidst these inventive sips, one ingredient shines – gula melaka. Deeply rooted in Peranakan and Malay cuisine, this smoky palm sugar is a pantry staple in Singaporean desserts, loved for its rich aroma and caramel-like complexity. From the abovementioned Birds of A Feather’s Loti Kaya Cocktail ($25++) to Monti’s Kopi C Martini, bartenders are giving it the spotlight it deserves.
The green Chendol Sunset ($22++) from 1-Altitude Coast
At Monti, gula melaka brings velvety depth to the Kopi C Martini (one of the choices of the $60++ for 3 cocktails set), a locally inspired pick-me-up that blends vodka, coffee liqueur, evaporated milk, and brewed kopi C with a drizzle of gula melaka syrup. Meanwhile, the Chendol Sunset ($22++) at 1-Altitude Coast transports you to tropical bliss with spiced rum and roasted coconut flakes that crunch like the best gula melaka toppings.
SG60’S STEAL DEALS
Because celebrating 60 years should be fabulous and affordable
Fat Cow
Toast to the nation’s journey with the Kamonishiki Nifuda Junmai Daiginjo Geppaku – its cargo tag ceremoniously stamped with ‘Singapore’, specially selected for the occasion. For the entire month of August, enjoy this premium sake at a celebratory price of $60++ per carafe – a special nod to SG60! This sake’s distinctive character comes from its 40% rice polishing ratio, which preserves 60% of each grain (perfect symbolism!). Delicate yet expressive, it offers elegant floral aromas, a silky mouthfeel and a clean, crisp finish – a true testament to refined craftsmanship.
L-R: Wagyu Omakase – Lifestyle Shot; Sake Carafe – Lifestyle Shot
Raise a glass to 60 remarkable years with this symbolic sip which pairs beautifully with the restaurant’s seasonal menus. While you’re at it, enjoy $60 off the Wagyu Omakase (U.P. $290++) or savour the Sandai Wagyu Platter ($198++) – featuring 60g of each Wagyu, including Matsusaka, Ohmi, and Kobe from 1 July to 31 August.
- Available from 1 July to 31 August 2025
- Sunday to Thursday: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm (last order 9.45pm)
- Friday to Saturday: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm (last order 9.45pm)
- $145 per bottle of Kamonishiki Nifuda Junmai Daiginjo Geppaku
The Riverhouse – YIN Bar
Unwind under the stars at this beautifully conserved shophouse along the Singapore River, where good drinks, great company and national pride come together in perfect harmony. From 8 August, 6-8pm, clink 1-for-1 Singapore Slings ($25++) while snacking on local-inspired bites, cocktails and shooters from $8++.
t’s all about the Singapore spirit with the CBD skyline as your backdrop – proof that the best celebrations don’t require lavish spending, just great company and even better flavours.
- Available from 8 to 31 August 2025
- Wednesday to Saturday: 6pm to 8pm
ADDRESSES
1-Altitude Coast: The Outpost Hotel, Sentosa, #07-01, Singapore 099951
Birds Of A Feather: 115 Amoy St, Singapore 069935
Fat Cow: Camden Medical Centre, #01-01/02, Singapore 248649
MONTI: 82 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Pavillion, Singapore 049327
The Riverhouse - YIN Bar: 3A River Valley Rd, #01-02, Singapore 179020
