To celebrate 12 years of championing local heritage, Singapore’s very own Nutmeg & Clove is hosting the third Nutmeg Cocktail Fiesta, once again featuring a premier lineup of acclaimed international bartenders.

Lasting from 24 to 31 May 2026, the festival brings together 14 collaborators from bars spanning Rome, New York, Washington D.C., Mexico City, São Paulo and Singapore.

Alongside these talents will be a lineup of chefs curating food pairings to complete the experience. Over four themed nights, guests can expect regional food pairings, collaborative cocktail menus and the rare chance to experience a cross-cultural bartending exchange, all on a single street.

The programme lineup includes:

Rome Edition | Sunday, 24 May 2026 | 8PM till late

The festival opens with an Italian takeover hosted by Patrick Pistolesi of Drink Kong (World's 50 Best Bars 2025, #40) and Riccardo Rossi of Freni e Frizioni (World's 50 Best Bars 2025, #58), two of Rome's most recognised names in contemporary cocktail culture.

The evening features a menu of Italian-inspired cocktails paired with bites from Medusa Osteria, channeling the bold, expressive spirit of the Roman bar scene.

United States of America Edition | Tuesday, 26 May 2026 | 8PM till late

Taking over on 26 May will be America's Harrison Ginsberg of Overstory (North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026, #33) and Christine Kim of Service Bar (North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, #39).

The night pairs top-shelf American mixology with iconic American eats, with Ginsberg and Kim each bringing a distinctly different approach to the craft.

Latin Edition | Thursday, 28 May 2026 | 8PM till late

The Latin Edition spotlights three of the region's most celebrated bars in a single evening: Gina Barbachano of Hanky Panky (North America's 50 Best Bars 2025, #35), Jose Luis Leon of Licorería Limantour (North America's 50 Best Bars 2026, #20), and Márcio Silva of Exímia (World's 50 Best Bars 2025, #61).

The night will allow attendees to experience the depth and breadth of Latin American bartending — from agave to whisky, with flavours anchored in the region's street food traditions, brought to life through bold, flavour-packed tacos by Singapore's La Birria Tacos, known for its inventive takes on Mexican street flavours.

Asia Family Feast | Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 8PM till late

The festival closes with an Asian homecoming. Wok-fired dishes from WOKIN by KEK Seafood anchor the food programme, while an assembly of regional talent takes to the bar.

The lineup includes Michayla Killoran of Virtù (World's 50 Best Bars 2025, #45), Athena Wang of Booking, while  Felix Jo of Villa Records and Lola Lau round out a pan-Asian lineup that celebrates the diversity of the continent's cocktail culture. DJ Chuin will be on site to provide the soundtrack. 

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team