Explore History and Culture across Asia Pacific with MO BAR's Third Volume of it's Cocktail Menu

Main Image: MO BAR's Adrian Besa

MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has announced the launch of the third volume of its menu. Following the bar’s recognition as one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars with the Volume Two menu, MO BAR has rolled out its next menu as a continuation of the journey seen in the first two volumes.

In a time of less travelling and limited nomadic movement, this menu explores innovative ways to connect with the rest of the region. While Volume Two drew inspiration from the team’s travels since the bar opened, the preparation for Volume Three embraced the new normal with virtual guest shifts while exploring the history and culture of their chosen destinations across Asia Pacific.

An evolution of the “Nomadic Foragers” guest shift programme that took the team across Asia Pacific in 2019, 2020 brought a line-up of virtual exchanges with renowned venues such as Vesper in Bangkok, Alice Cheongdam from Seoul, The Curator in Manila, New Delhi’s Sidecar and more. Each drink draws inspiration from the team’s time spent with one of these regional partners, integrating unique flavours, ingredients and techniques from their home country.

Images: Transport yourself to Jakarta with the Moka or the New Delhi-inspired Soma

Following the format of previous menus, an illustrated star map introduces the collection of cocktails, with symbols indicating the strength of each drink as well as its serving style so guests can get a preview of what they’ll receive.

The first four drinks offer a non-alcoholic option, also presented with an add-on spirit available upon request. Drink in the flavours of Singapore with the Thunder, a thunder tea rice-inspired beverage integrating rice and herbs served in a locally made ceramic mug (SGD 12), add a measure of Singaporean gin for an additional layer of complexity and spirit (SGD 22).

Travel to more exotic locales with the New Delhi-inspired Soma, a clarified drink with yoghurt, chutney and spices (SGD 14 / SGD 24 with gin), or Seoul’s White Rabbit with tomato, kimchi and black garlic (SGD 14 / SGD 24 with tequila).

Image: The colourful Sarimonak, blending flavours of Lanao with rum, mango and citrus

Starting refreshing and progressing towards more robust, spirit-forward drinks, highlights from the rest of the menu include the light and clean Chamoe, inspired by a collaboration with partners in Seoul with an infusion of vodka, melon and citron (SGD 24) and the indulgent Taipei-inspired Milkyway with whiskey, oolong and brown sugar, garnished with boba (SGD 24).

Sip on the colourful Sarimonak, blending flavours of Lanao with rum, mango and citrus (SGD 24) and enjoy a taste of Guangzhou with the Lion’s Den comprised of gin, baijiu and green coffee (SGD 22). Travel to Manila with the Journey, featuring gin, citrus and spices or transport yourself to Jakarta with the Moka, a decadent blend of rum, chocolate and banana (SGD 24).

Image: MO BAR snacks with cocktails

A selection of bar snacks, larger specialities and sandwiches accompany the cocktails. Popular dishes remain on offer including the locally-inspired Singdog comprised of charred chicken sausage, achar, sambal mayo, scallions and dry shrimp (SGD 24), Laksa with lobster, rice vermicelli and coconut broth (SGD 28) and the indulgent Gyu-Katsu Sando (SGD 32) with breaded Wagyu beef and bulldog sauce.

For vegetarian dishes, guests may opt for the Rice Rolls featuring vegetables in Vietnamese rice paper with sweet chilli sauce (SGD 16), Tater Tots with curry mayo (SGD 16) or the plant-based variation of the MO BAR Burger with an Impossible Burger patty accompanied by cheddar and lettuce and a side of potato wedges (SGD 32).

Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax. For further information, visit www.mandarinoriental/singapore. Reservations can be made by emailing mosin-dining@mohg.com or calling +65 6885 3500