Special event to welcome PLUME’s new Head Mixologist Akmal Haqim on Monday, 15 September 2025, from 8:00pm. The evening will gather some of the region’s most creative bartending talents, offering a fantastic line-up of crafted signature cocktails.

Get ready for a fun-filled party and experience the artistry of mixology by Adrian Besa (Jungle Ballroom), Alyph Mazlan (bar.ter), Arshvin Nayar (Bae’s Cocktail Club), Edward Koh (Smolder), Gavin Teverasan (MOGA), and Giselle Lee (Employees Only).

Dive into imaginative and daring cocktails, starting with Adrian Besa’s revitalising mix of Monkey Shoulder, sarsaparilla, ginger, lemongrass, and soda, aptly named Akmal’s Hangover Cure. Next, Alyph Mazlan presents GOT MILK MEH?, which blends Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret, clarified Earl Grey milk cordial, and 6% malic solution. Arshvin Nayar offers the H75, with Hendrick’s, clarified kiwi, Champagne acid, and rose. Edward Koh showcases the Apiary Highball, combining Monkey Shoulder, charcoal honey, lavender, and ginger beer. Gavin Teverasan delights with the MOGA Gimlet Fizz, featuring Hendrick’s, calamansi Champagne cordial, sudachi, lemon, and soda, and Giselle Lee rounds out the line-up with WHATSIDE, a crisp concoction of Hendrick’s, EO lime cordial, elderflower, cucumber, and mint. Watch the night unfold with DJ Amanda Chuin as she keeps the energy high and spins an electrifying mix of house and pop tracks.

Please note that all cocktails listed above are priced at $12++ each. For reservations, please call +65 9459 7165 or email plume.ppsin@panpacific.com.

Pan Pacific Singapore announced the appointment of Akmal Haqim as Head Mixologist at PLUME, the hotel’s destination cocktail bar.

A homegrown talent from Singapore, Akmal brings over a decade of experience and a career shaped by some of the region’s most acclaimed bars. He began his journey at Tanjong Beach Club, where his passion for bartending took root. He went on to hone his craft at 28 HongKong Street. During his time there, the bar earned global recognition, ranking #24 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023 and #55 in the 51-100 list of World’s 50 Best Bars 2022.

Akmal later joined Jungle Ballroom as Assistant Bar Manager, where he worked under the mentorship of Bar Manager Adrian Besa, and where he was a founding team member and instrumental in the bar’s pre-opening success. He represented Jungle Ballroom at guest shifts abroad and co-created its second cocktail menu, Jungle Journeys Vol. 2. Under his tenure, the bar was named #187 in Top 500 Bars 2024.

With 11 years of industry experience, Akmal has built a reputation as a creative visionary, inspired by local and Asian flavours, with a relentless drive to craft cocktails that tell a story. Akmal shares, “At PLUME, I want guests to walk away with both a memory and a smile.” He seeks to blend unique flavours with genuine warmth, creating not only cocktails but experiences that resonate long after the glass is empty.

Nestled within the grand atrium of Pan Pacific Singapore, PLUME has been a vibrant addition to Singapore’s distinguished cocktail scene since its opening in 2023. Over the past two years, PLUME has set itself apart with world-class mixology through its artful ornithology-inspired cocktail menu and mastery of classics, alongside exceptional hospitality and entertainment. This commitment to excellence was recently highlighted when PLUME was recognised as one of the Best 100 Bars by Tatler Best of Asia.

As Akmal joins PLUME, he will work alongside Bar Manager Siew Han Jun and the hotel’s Beverage Manager Matthew Chan, as well as the PLUME team.  Together, they will pour their heart and passion into crafting innovative cocktails, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every guest.

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