Vijay Mudaliar’s Native, redefining cocktails with foraged ingredients

Vijay Mudalia, a bartender in Singapore, discusses his unique approach to cocktail making using foraged ingredients. He highlights the diverse environment of Singapore, which allows for urban and forest foraging. Ingredients like ants and grasshoppers provide unique flavors, and the cocktail creation process is inspired by local culture and tradition. The use of foraged ingredients helps connect with the environment and cultural heritage, offering a sense of identity to travelers.

What is the unique focus of Vijay Mudalia's bar in Singapore?

• Using traditional cocktail ingredients

• Foraging for unique ingredients

• Creating non-alcoholic beverages

• Importing rare spirits

What flavor is associated with ants due to their formic acid content?

• Spicy like chili

• Sweet like honey

• Bitter like coffee

• Sour like limes or lemons

How long does the cocktail-making process take at Vijay Mudalia's bar?

• One month

• Six months

• Three months

• A year

Which local culture inspired the Pranakan cocktail?

• Malay culture

• Indian culture

• Pranakan culture

• Chinese culture

What ingredient is used to curdle the milk in the Pranakan cocktail?

• Lemon juice

• Vinegar

• Jackfruit enzymes

• Baking soda