March 8th, 2011

One of the original concepts of the owners / creators of Potato Head was to bring to Jakarta the appreciation of the cocktail culture that has had a resurgence in recent years in major metropolises such as New York, London and Melbourne. Working with internationally recognised mixologists, Potato Head have created some really innovative signature cocktails, and in addition offer a comprehensive selection of many classic cocktails from previous eras.

Potato Head has earned its highly regarded status within the Jakarta nightlife scene  for its combination of creative design concepts, continually evolving cocktail creations, and quality dining from a menu inspired by international bistro comfort cuisines.

The cocktails selected for this review include-

Pistachio Rockmelon Martini– this is a Potato Head signature cocktail and one of the most popular selections from the bar. Created from a mix of Belvedere vodka, melon liquer, fresh rockmelon, and a pistachio foam. The cocktail is served on a wooden plate with some pistachio nuts and small serving of pistachio sorbet.

Kookaburra– a Potato Head creation- an exotic blend of the flavours of the Islands- a mix of lemon grass gin and homemade vanilla sugar, with mint leaves & fresh lime, layered with passion fruit and vanilla foam.

Mango Caipirinha– A visually striking, tropical Asian variation of the Brazilian national cocktail- the Caipirinha. Chunks of sticky mango and fresh lime muddled with Cachaca and crushed ice. Cachaca is the most popular spirit drunk in Brazil and is distilled from straight sugar cane juice.

Cocktail Trilogy– A selection of three classic martinis- served as sample flight straight up in classic glassware and comprising the Negroni,  Perfect Manhattan, and the Hoffman House Dry Martini.
Negroni –  One of the true classic cocktails- first created in Italy in 1919- comprises equal parts dry gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, served over ice.
Perfect Manhattan– Perennial classic cocktail for over 150 years- – bourbon whiskey, dry & sweet vermouth, with aromatic bitters and a dash of cherry syrup.
Hoffman House Dry Martini– Iconic dry martini cocktail- first described in the 1882 NYC Bartenders Manual- 5 parts premium gin and 1 part dry Italian vermouth, with a few drops of orange bitters and showered with lemon zest.

Potato Head Jakarta

Address: Pacific Place Mall G 51A, SCBD, Jln Jen Sudirman Kav 52-53  Jakarta 12190 Indonesia
Tel: + 62.21.57973322
Opening Hours:  Sunday – Thursday 8:00am to 12 midnight , Fridays & Saturdays 8:00am to 2:00am
Weekend brunches:  Saturday & Sundays 10:00am to 5:00pm Features freshly prepared classic brunch menus
Monthly Sunday Food Market: A once a month event showcasing some of the best food vendors in town. From Organic vegs & fruits, irresistible cupcakes, homemade jams and savory spreads.
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