We agree the mellow taste could get rather moreish. Gin is a challenging spirit to mix, but the hint of lemon amongst the muddled berries balances the sweetness and brings out the Bulldog nicely. Frosted raspberry and rosemary make me think of Christmas. Very Berry (RM 35++) is a departure from the Asian blends. Hennessy VSOP is blended with Thinkyunyam Chinese herbal tea, and Osmatha (orange peel and pandan leaf syrup). But don’t be hoodwinked, this drink has a restrained kick. Monica smiles and whispers, ‘one for me and one for you’. PBJ Yuan DynastyĪ step up in elegant presentation at Circa Bar KL is next with our service of Yuan Dynasty (RM 45++) in two tiny teacups with a pot. We are sure that this drink goes down a treat sweet-toothed friends, which Shawn confirms with a smile. A raspberry jelly masks the depth of Jack Daniel’s bite. The woody smoke, the salty thick peanut butter rim, and then the sweetness of the drink comes in quick succession. The first sip is a little overwhelming to the senses.
Impressive to see for sure, but to taste? Smoke wafts across the bar, as wood chip smoke fills a glass dome over the drink that is lit up in front of our eyes. A fat washing technique ensures that all the flavour but none of the fat remains, making it even more appealing to our chief Yum. Jack Daniels is infused with peanut butter and frozen overnight, then the fat is scraped off after it rises to the top. While waiting, we hear the complex process of creation. Monica is delighted by the idea of drinking peanut butter, so PBJ (RM 34++) is prepared for us. Petron Silver formes the base, grapefruit and thyme add the body, while agave nectar adds a balancing sweetness. It’s About Thyme (RM 40 ++) is a fusion concept. It’s very in keeping with the elegant retro theme. Our second cocktail at Circa Bar KL sees a copper champagne goblet, topped with a mountain of watermelon lychee air foam. It comes with plenty of ice to tame the flames. Served island-style in a coconut, Grey Goose vodka is nicely resonant with passion fruit, while chilli seed infused lime juice leaves just a tingle on the tongue. This popular dish inspired the concoction Tongue Thai’d (RM 40 ++). The eclectic owners love tom yum soup, and so do I. Craft Cocktails Bukit Damansara Tongue Thai’d We are keen to test some of the signature cocktails that leap colourfully from the page. The drink list echoes the playful, reinventive feel, and bar manager Shawn shares that there is always something new on offer. ‘Circa’ says the bar, gleaming with arrays of top quality liquors. This is balanced with dark panelling and heavy drapes. Styled with more than a slight homage to 1930’s Paris, mirrors add light and space glinting off the tones of gold, silver and taupe. One of the latest in KL’s slew of hidden bars, Circa Bar KL delights with subtle glamour. Circa Bar KL Entrance Circa Bar Jalan Batai Circa Bar KL Plaza Batai Circa Bar KL Plaza Batai Enter an intriguing adult playground Circa Bar KL.
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Punch the secret code (found on their Instagram page) into the phone, and the door swings open behind you. Climb up the spiral staircase, hoping that what’s at the top will be worth the find. Find the golden archway that’s your first clue to glamour. Never mind the darkness and the bins you are going on a rather fun adventure tonight. Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Rich Callahanīravely venture into the back alley of Jalan Batai.
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