Join us for a boozy Chivas x Time Out barhopping adventure this April

The local bar trades its hometown inspiration for the Land of the Rising Sun. Oooh-Mami ($20) explores the savoury umami flavour present in Japanese cooking; Olorosso sherry is built with ponzu, sesame, and dry vermouth – creating a savoury, broth-like contemporary drink.

This drink turns up the ante, switching up the simple Mizuwari (water with whisky) with dash tincture instead. The resultant Mizu-Dashi ($18) is a complex, almost briny thirst-quencher.

The grungy rock ’n’ roll-themed watering hole taps into music from the 1970s to present (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction ($21). It comes based on The Rolling Stones’ smash hit – port, yellow chartreuse, lemon, and meringue come together – a twist on the old Mr. Boston’s chocolate cocktail.

Much like the opening song that started The Steel Wheels Tour in Japan back in the 80s, the Gimme Shelter ($23) packs a punch with its Boulevardier inspiration. Chivas Mizunara, sakura vermouth, and Brute Americano come together to make for a loud party in the mouth.

The nomadic-inspired bar finds itself in the land of Japan this time. Mizu, which means water, comes carbonated in MO bar’s take on the Mizunara cocktail ($22). The fizzy base is then mixed with bonito honey and Manzanilla sherry.

Nara, which translates to oak in Japanese, seeks to capture the spicy wood with the addition of anise syrup. It ($22) is then balanced with bittersweet notes from espresso, and finished with peach cream.

The Big Fuku ($23) promises big flavours; the combination of burnt miso caramel, peach shiso liqueur, and vanilla bitters lands an intriguing, multi-layered finish to the drink.

Celebrate the arrival of sakura season with this floral libation: the Chivas Mizunara-based cocktail ($23) comes mixed with white grape vinegar and lemon juice for acidity, balanced with aromatic additions of cherry blossom syrup and cardamom bitters.

Kaizen loosely translates to ‘continuous improvement’ in Japanese – a process of slow and gradual change for the better. And this drink ($26) seeks to capture that spirit. Sweet melon liqueur, spicy ginger, and spritely soda all come together to create a layered concoction with flavours that change with every sip.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy this drink ($24), inspired by a Filipino chocolate drink known as Tableya. But instead of milk, cacao is mixed with Chivas Mizunara, vermouth, Campari, and kaffir for a rich, belly-warming tipple.