Absinthe Artisan

To the uninitiated, it takes some time finding (it’s towards the Elgin Bridge end of Boat Quay, above a convenience store), but it’s well worth the effort. The joint’s leather seats, chandeliers and old school French music, make it the kind of place you’d imagine the wormwood was always drank in. Individual glasses (served traditionally with water drip and sugar cube) and cocktails cost $18-22, and they also have a cocktail flight ($75 for four drinks) which includes a fruit-based concoction, an absinthe martini garnished with bak kwa (which, trust us, actually works) and absinthe coffee.

Se7en1nch

Absinthe is what makes Se7en1nch stand out, and it claims to be the only bar in Singapore to specialize in Green Fairy cocktails. Flaming Suicide ($38) for example is like the famed (or rather flamed) Lamborghini, except the Suicide’s alcoholic rush hits you more like a rocket. Made from tequila and black absinthe (which has an 85% alcohol volume), it is drunk while flaming sambuca is poured into your glass.

Auld Alliance

Most folks are under the impression that this most alluring old world joint decked in dark timber and distinguished leather couches is a haven for whisky connoisseurs. But the menu which is as thick as an Oscar Wilde novel does have a special page devoted to thirty different absinthes($16-29) from Europe. There are no cocktails here but individual glasses served complete with traditional brouilleur (glass dripper). Our favorites include the herbaceous La Coquette($20) and the brilliant emerald glow and distinct flavor of Edouard ($29).

Porsche Design Carfit Trolley Case

$1,293.63
Delivering the slick, understated style required by today’s jet-setting (or road-tripping) businessperson, this trolley case has wheels based on Carrera S rims. Porsche Design, #B2-41 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7397.

American Tourister Tokyo Chic

$140-180
American Tourister mixes up reliability, maneuverability and quirky style with this colorful new range featuring stamp motifs which resemble the ones you get in your passport at immigration. After all, half the point of traveling is showing off where you’ve been. American Tourister, #02-45 Suntec City Mall Tower 1, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6338-6557.

Samsonite Cosmolite

$650
Tough and light with a modern look, this number from arguably the biggest name in luggage now comes in Champagne gold. Samsonite, #B3-30 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6634-8323. 

Louis Vuitton Pégase 45 in glossy Monogram Vernis

$4,200
Strictly for loaded ladies, this glistening rouge fauviste piece will get you more attention than any sashaying stewardess. Louis Vuitton, Crystal Pavilion North, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6788-3888.

Fred Perry Vintage Twill Rucksack

$219
With your check-in baggage sorted, don’t forget about what to carry onboard with you. This old-school rucksack is spacious and perfectly suited for throwing in your essentials and heading out for a day of exploring your destination. Fred Perry, #B3-01 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-8157.