Set your spirits soaring this June and July at the acclaimed Smoke & Mirrors with a series of drinks programmes and bar takeovers! 

Yes, that's the iconic rooftop cocktail bar atop the National Gallery Singapore, with the breath-taking view of the Singapore skyline. It's the ultimate destination to impress your first date or to simply watch the cityscape transition from day to enchanting night.

Here is a round-up of five drinks programmes that await you at this polished watering hole this and next month:

I - A Gin Extravaganza: World Gin Day with Smoke & Mirrors (10th June – 9th July, Singapore)

Raise a toast to World Gin Day and embark on a month-long gin journey at Smoke & Mirrors. Drown yourself in an ocean of gin-laced delights, featuring a selection of four sublime cocktails concocted with the renowned Bombay Sapphire and Oxley Gin.

Feast on the enticing Eden’s Garden, an exquisite blend with a touch of tropical sweetness or savour The Calm Negroni, a beautifully balanced traditional drink with a savoury twist. The tart and tangy Heart & Hurricane and the fruit-infused The Oxley Club, rounded off with herbal rooibos, also grace the menu. These enticing gin-infused experiences await you until 9th July 2023, each priced at a reasonable SGD26++.

II - A Sustainable Sip: Smoke & Mirrors x Flor De Caña Competition Cocktail (16th June – 16th July, Singapore)

Celebrate sustainability with Bar Supervisor Wee Siong’s innovative creation - the Roti Cana. This was Wee Siong’s entry at this year’s prestigious Flor De Caña Competition!

An homage to Wee Siong’s Malaysian roots and his childhood memories of his brother’s bakery, this cocktail is a testament to the beauty of repurposing ingredients.

Echoing the toastiness of bread, this sparkling drink is served in a crisp shell of house-made vermouth’s dehydrated elements, infusing your palate with aromatic notes of toasted bread and zesty orange jam. Sip on this inventive creation until July 16, 2023, and relish the creative genius of Wee Siong.

III - A Night of Sensory Delights: Smoke & Mirrors x Indulge Experimental Bistro (26th June, Singapore)

On the 26th of June, get ready for a sensory rollercoaster as the talented Grace Tsai from Taipei’s Indulge Experimental Bistro – undeniably Taiwan's best cocktail bar – takes over the bar at Smoke & Mirrors. Grace's skillful craftsmanship transforms simple ingredients into dazzling cocktails, offering you an immersive journey through the realms of taste and aesthetics.

For one evening only, indulge in the spectacle of Grace’s mixology wizardry, and sip on these intricately-crafted cocktails, providing a unique spin on your cocktail experience.

IV - Parisian Night: Smoke & Mirrors x BAR 1802 (28th June, Paris)

Now, this isn't technically in Singapore, but you'd still be able to have your fill of Smoke & Mirrors if you happen to be in Paris this June!

On the 28th of June, join Wee Siong at the popular BAR 1802 located in the spectacular Hotel Monte Cristo Paris. Watch the master at work, as Wee Siong shakes and stirs an array of innovative concoctions that epitomise Singapore's cocktail scene.

This cross-cultural mixology evening will be a testament to the mastery of craftsmanship and the joy of sharing great drinks. Don't miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in a night of Parisian charm with Smoke & Mirrors' Wee Siong.

V - Bali Rendezvous: Smoke & Mirrors x La Favela (29th June, Bali)

Finish off the month on an exotic note at La Favela, Bali. On the 29th of June, Mel Chavez, the aspiring Bar Manager of Smoke & Mirrors, will bring his passion and expertise to the lively La Favela. Brace yourself for an evening of unique mixology, as Mel presents a symphony of flavours in his bespoke cocktails. Mel's extraordinary guest appearance promises an unforgettable night for all cocktail devotees at La Favela.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an intoxicating journey at Smoke & Mirrors this June and July! 

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team