With The Singleton, Erwan Heussaff makes a case for single malt cocktails

Using single malt whisky, Erwan Heussaff creates a special selection of drinks at The Singleton Social Bar at One Bonifacio High Street.

“When you’re making a cocktail, you want the spirit to shine. You don’t want to overcomplicate things,” says Erwan Heussaff as we enjoy a few drinks at The Singleton Social Bar at BGC.

As I interview him, I’m drinking The Singleton AOI Highball—a cocktail of honeyed Hojicha (roasted Japanese green tea) and soda water—which Erwan admits is his favorite out of the three drinks he made for the pop-up.

“I’m more into simple, subdued, and subtle flavors. With AOI, we wanted to create a different highball that didn’t stray too far from the classic recipe. Since Singleton has this honey, sweet, and tart flavor, we thought it would pair nicely with tea. You have then a mix of refreshing and summery flavors,” he shares, noting also how the Hojicha element is a subtle nod to how popular highballs are in Japan.

“What’s fun about Singleton is that they encourage you to mix it up and use it in a cocktail instead of compelling you to drink it neat or on the rocks,” Erwan shares, referring to the three curated creations that he made specially for The Singleton Social Bar.
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Aside from the AOI Highball, Erwan also created The Singleton Narra, mixed with equal parts whiskey, pandan juice and coconut soda; and The Singleton Yoshi, a fruity and fresh mix of blended lemon wedges, mint and pineapple mash. These cocktails, he says, are a great way to make single malt more accessible.

“What’s fun about Singleton is that they encourage you to mix it up and use it in a cocktail instead of compelling you to drink it neat or on the rocks,” he shares, referring to the three curated creations that he made specially for The Singleton Social Bar. “It’s a great drink to begin your journey into the world of single malts, which most people consider quite expensive or premium.”

*The Singleton Social Bar will be open to serve guests from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, from Wednesdays to Sundays, for guests 18* *years old and above until May 14, 2023.*
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Until May 14, Singleton Social Bar will offer selection of The Singleton cocktails (including Erwan’s creations) developed by world-class bartenders and specialty dishes in partnership with today’s biggest food concepts and their chefs.

The Singleton Plus Two, the brand’s flagship cocktail, blends the lusciously rich flavors of The Singleton with two mixers – one sparkling and one still – to create a delicious, fruity serve that’s easy to enjoy. Various Plus Two cocktails are available at The Singleton Social Bar, such as The Singleton Orchard, Tropical, Riverside, and Hopscotch, each with its own blend, proving that there are numerous ways to enjoy The Singleton with flavors that suit any preference.

Experience a different kind of dinner party with your friends when you visit The Singleton Social Bar
each weekend.
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In the remaining weeks of the pop-up, La Kantina and Mijo Comfort Food will be creating a limited-edition menu featuring specialty dishes that guests can savor along with bespoke cocktails the brands have each developed in partnership with award-winning bartenders from World Class Philippines. Catch these partnerships on the following dates:

The Singleton x La Kantina, May 5-6

The Singleton x Mijo, May 12-13

The Singleton Social Bar will be open to serve guests from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, from Wednesdays to Sundays, for guests 18 years old and above until May 14, 2023. When The Singleton meets Manila’s world of flavor, #ThisWillBeGood. Follow The Singleton on Instagram and Facebook for more details. Drink responsibly.

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