How to put together an easy beach picnic in Singapore – best drinks, food, and locations

Knowing Singapore, it’s likely that your beach picnic will be on a swelteringly hot day. Of course, we’ll enjoy basking in the sun, but we’ll need to stay cool with a good drink in hand. Fresh juices, iced tea, and a fruity punch – these are all solid options for us to keep hydrated.

You already know which drink we’ll want at our next picnic. A bottle of Auchentoshan’s new Sauvignon Blanc, for sure. This comes with a burst of citrus and apple flavours, infused with the award-winning single malt whisky we know and love. It is best served chilled though, so make sure to bring along an esky, cooler box, or even an ice bucket for the fresh flavours to come through. Put in the extra effort and serve up the drink with sliced green apple – it makes for an attractive garnish, and it’s one drink that all your friends are sure to lap up.

Now that you’ve got your food and drinks sorted, you’ll need to know exactly where the best locations are for a beach picnic. While these are the best beaches in Singapore, our personal favourites are Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach for its picturesque waterfront views, Lazarus Island for its quiet but sandy white beaches, and ever-popular East Coast Park for its easy convenience. You can also consider heading down to Changi Beach Park, if you’re seeking a spot that’s not swarmed by crowds – there’s a certain kampong feel to this particular beach.

Planning a beach picnic doesn’t have to be taxing – once you’ve sorted out your food and drinks, it’s all about having fun in the sun. And since we’re all about trying novel experiences, bring along a bottle of Auchentoshan’s newly-launched limited edition Sauvignon Blanc with you on your next picnic. No doubt that your friends will thoroughly enjoy it, since although it’s a single malt whisky with an alcohol content of 47 percent, it’s also equal parts refreshing and unique.

In bringing together single malt whisky and wine, this makes for a truly delightful pour with subtle hints of white wine. Thanks to its triple distillation and ageing in sauvignon blanc wine casks, this whisky comes in a tempting pale-gold hue that almost reminds us of a nectar.  Savour it on your tongue – you’ll notice a zesty infusion of green grapes, acacia honey, and lemon curd. The aromatic notes of grapefruit and peaches come through strongly too. 

You can pick up a bottle at The Whisky Distillery for $218.