I’ve been here before, but this was my first time at No.5 Emerald Hill when the sun was still up š Sitting at the bar alone, my eyes wandered around & couldn’t help but notice the tank of vodka with lots of chillis in them.
Introducing…. No.5 Emerald Hill’s Grey Goose Chilli Vodka Infusion š¤Æ The fiery red chillis sit in the vodka for 3-4 months, really lending their spicy flavour to the liquor. I had to have a shot of this or at least try at 1 of their cocktails.. But which one?
The novelty was just too good to pass up! I had to get the 5pice Me Up ($12+) once I heard it’s reminiscent of an Old Fashioned. I don’t eat crazy spicy food (not a Mala lover), but this cocktail pushed all the right buttons for me.
I was impressed not only by the zing of the heat/spice from the chilli, but also how smoothly the drink goes down. It also helps that, like my favourite Old Fashioned, this isn’t saccharine sweet!
Surprised at its affordable price, I was tempted to get a 2nd one, but I resisted š I’ll try some of the other options next time: the Hi-5 ($12+) highball with soda, Cherry Snap ($17+) a sweet treat, & Bangkok Martini (2 for $20+).
I have many fond memories after dark (9PM – 1AM, specifically) here, where their extensive Martini menu goes at a sweet 1-for-1. & practically all day before that (12 – 9PM), housepours start from $8 ā & that’s a gentleman’s pour of 45ml, not the regular 30ml.
You truly get your money’s worth here. Just like I did with my Hennessy on the rocks š So if chilli vodka isn’t quite your kind of thing, don’t worry about it… You definitely have other options here.
Ps: Also love nibbling on the peanuts & throwing the shells on the floor…. Who’s with me?!
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š¬ Air-conditioned seats available
ā Al fresco seats available
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šš»āā Service charge applicable
š« No GST
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