JOHOR BARU, May 7 — A cornucopia of cocktails awaits. Some have names that beguile (“Rozu”) or bemuse (“Ugly, But Beautiful”). Others seem ordinary until you taste it. The plain sounding “Yam” turns out to be a creamy blend of corn, yam, ginger and coconut milk, topped with a whisky corn chip. “Oolong” isn’t your … Read more
JOHOR BARU, May 7 —A cornucopia of cocktails awaits. Some have names that beguile (“Rozu”) or bemuse (“Ugly, But Beautiful”). Others seem ordinary until you taste it. The plain sounding “Yam” turns out to be a creamy blend of corn, yam, ginger and coconut milk, topped with a whisky corn chip. “Oolong” isn’t your kopitiam … Read more
COMMENTARY, March 9 — Wake up with croissants, wind down with cocktails. This seems to be the mantra of a friendly neighbourhood shop in the quiet enclave of Taman Desa. In the morning, as early as 8am, the shop opens its doors as Café Superfluous and offers residents freshly baked pastries and flat whites. By … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Situated along a busy stretch on Jalan Radin Bagus, Sri Petaling is The VEE by Teochiew, sporting a gleaming gold sign on its black walls which stands out amidst a crowded gaggle of Chinese noodle spots, Korean barbeque joints and karaoke centres. Here, the curious combination of gin and Teochew … Read more
NEW YORK, Dec 23 ― Major distillers want American drinkers to sip their Old Fashioned, Negronis and Espresso Martinis this holiday season. But no bartender is required: these cocktails come bottled. Diageo and Pernod Ricard have both launched bottled cocktails in the United States in recent months, hoping to tap into a trend that has … Read more
