[Bartender Profile] Yugnes Susela, The Elephant Room (Singapore)
- ABV Project
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 15
If not for his natural talent behind the bar, Yugnes would likely have ended up in the army — a path that makes his discipline, grit, and work ethic all the more evident in his cocktails today.
Yugnes is the creative force behind The Elephant Room, a cocktail bar known for boldly showcasing the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine through drinks. From savory, boundary-pushing serves like the Crab Rassam — a martini-style cocktail made with actual flower crabs — to meticulously researched flavor profiles, his work challenges what cocktails can be.
Never one to shy away from hard work, Yugnes has also been outspoken about the realities and uncertainties facing Singapore’s cocktail scene today.