New hangout haunt in town: Maison Ikkoku

When I last visited Maison Ikkoku, it was a cozy cafe with shopping options. Now it finally completes its three-in-one concept of cafe, boutique and bar with a semi-alfresco cocktail bar.

The cocktail bar is helmed by Ethan Leslie Leong, who has over 18 years of experience as a bartender and mixologist. When you visit Maison Ikkoku, be sure to order the two signature Maison Ikkoku cocktains - MI1 White French Maid ($25)and MI2 Passionate Moment ($22).

The former is rich and features Coffee Liquor, French Caramel Liquor, Vodka, Fresh Milk and Coffee Beans; the latter is a refreshing drink concocted with Fresh Passionfruit, Lemon, Rosemary, Gin and Vodka.

Other innovative cocktails to check out include:

Rose Seduction ($25), a floral concoction that will find favour with the ladies, featuring French Rose Liquor, Gin, Vodka, Lemon and Rose.

Golden Goose Martini ($25), an elegant drink that's concocted with Fresh Goose Berries, Lemon, French Pink Grapefruits Liquor and Vodka.

French Berries Sour ($20), a refreshing cocktail that's made from Fresh Raspberries, Lemon, Fresh Mint and Menthe Pastile (a French liquor).

Maison Ikkoku is located at 20 Kandahar Street Singapore 198885. The bar is open from Monday to Thursday (6pm-1am), Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays (6pm-2am). Closed on Sundays.