[Recipe] Alapadma by Sophia Kang of One-Ninety Bar (Singapore)

The Alapadma was created for International Women's Day by Sophia Kang from

One-Ninety Bar in Singapore.

Inspired by the grace of Bharatanatyam, Alapadma takes its name from the hand gesture that represents a lotus in full bloom. Its soft purple‑pink colour plays an important role. Purple has long been associated with International Women’s Day and carries themes of dignity, justice and resilience.

Ingredients:

30ml Jasmine-infused gin*

20ml Orange & purple cabbage oleo saccharum*

10ml Italicus liqueur

15ml Citrus blend 

Champagne (top up)

*Make the Jasmine-infused gin: Infuse 500ml gin with 5g jasmine tea for 2 hours and strain.

*Make the Oleo Saccharum: Place 5g orange peel, 25g slice purple cabbage, 25g fine sugar in vacuum bag overnight. 

Method:

Add all the ingredients into an iced mixing glass and stir. Strain into rocks glass, add ice, and serve with ice.

Just as the Alapadma mudra captures a lotus at its most radiant, this cocktail is created to celebrate women as they grow in their own time and space, grounded in who they are and bright in the way they shine.