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BARA ON SIX

Level 6, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Business hours: 6pm to midnight, except Mondays

Reservations: 011-7039 3409

The cocktail bar in Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur right in the heart of the city specialises in gin-based cocktails and offers patrons a stunning view of the iconic PETRONAS twin towers, especially when illuminated.

Bara on Six has 10 signature cocktails. Start with something simple like the Negroni or Vesper.

Next, progress to OMG: Oh-My-Gin, which is made of gin, Cointreau, creme de cassis, orange and lemon juice.

There is also The Gintleman, a concoction of gin, Martini Bianco, Bitter Truth Orange and tonic water.

For something more citrusy, Ginny @ Six gives a fruity sweetness with melon liqueur that is mixed with gin, mojito mint syrup and lemon juice.

Pinky Gin-tini has a sour aftertaste as it is made of gin, pomegranate syrup and lime juice.

St James Gate at Arthur’s Storehouse.

ARTHUR’S STOREHOUSE

Lot C4.06.02, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL Business hours: Noon to midnight

Reservations: 03-4813 7247

Arthur’s Storehouse is inspired by the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland and is Guinness Malaysia’s first flagship outlet.

While the Irish stout is known worldwide, cocktails using Guinness are a rare find.

Try the Guinnesstini, a mix of vodka, Kahlua, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, espresso and ice cream, while Guinness Black Velvet made of Guinness and prosecco is also a good choice.

For a stronger drink, opt for the Guinness Whitmore made of bourbon, Guinness, sugar syrup and bitters while St James Gate is a mix of Irish whiskey, coconut milk, Guinness and nutmeg or cinnamon.

With two scoops of vanilla ice-cream, the Guinness Milkshake is more of a dessert while the Guinness Mary is a twist on the classic, complete with tomato and lime juice, Guinness, vodka and tabasco sauce.

Guests can also dig into delectable Guinness-infused dishes and check out items at its merchandise store.

Cosmopolitan (foreground) and Margarita at Black Tap.

BLACK TAP

Sunway Resort Hotel, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Business hours: 11am to midnight

Reservations: 03-7492 8000

Well-known for its craft burgers and milkshakes, the bar at Black Tap, Sunway Resort Hotel, has a wide selection of craft beers on tap besides cocktails.

Craft beers include the light, refreshing White Ale Hitachino from Japan and the Brooklyn Lager, which has a smooth floral fragrance.

Others to check out are Brewdog Punk IPA from Scotland, Young Master 1842 Island IPA from Hong Kong and Tropical Via Heart of Darkness from Vietnam.

There are snacks such as fried mozzarella, buttermilk fried chicken tenders and salted egg yolk fries.

Newly launched and for a limited time only are the Atomic Shrimps – deep-fried shrimp topped with Togarashi spice, served on a bowl of dry coleslaw, Boston leaf lettuce, sesame seeds and spring onions.

For cocktail enthusiasts, try the house signature Black Tap Mule, which consists of vodka, fresh ginger, cucumber, lime and soda, or the more spirit-forward Pain Killer, which is a mix of rum, Malibu, Baileys, pineapple juice, orange juice and cinnamon.