Henry Kissinger once said at a state dinner with Deng Xiaoping that “if we drink enough Moutai, we can solve anything.” And while Cat Bite Club isn’t exactly vying for world peace, it’s pretty close to doing so with its baijiu cocktails.
For those not in the know, this inconspicuous café along Duxton Road is actually a bar in disguise—one that’s anything but ordinary. Ranked 44th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2025, Cat Bite Club focuses on agave and rice spirits, including the favourite liquor of Mao Zedong.
As such, with World Baijiu Day coming up on 9 August, we thought it was the perfect excuse to show you three deliciously different ways to toast to the occasion right inside this cosy little hideout. Without further ado, let’s take a sip inside!
Moutai Highball
To start, your first (and weakest) option to celebrate with is the humble Moutai Highball, a baijiu twist on the classic cocktail with Kweichow Moutai, cherry-infused Bianco vermouth, and soda. Similar to its scotch and gin siblings, the spirits in this drink are impressively bold, yet also incredibly light on the palate.
Specifically, this highball takes your tastebuds on a journey, starting you off with the subtle, savoury aroma of Moutai. Those complex notes then ease into a pleasantly bitter body, before giving way to the fruity, floral finish of Bianco vermouth that lingers lovingly at the back of your throat.
Get this cocktail if you’d like to stay sharp while still savouring everything Cat Bite Club stands for!
24 Karrot
Meanwhile, if you’d like to go all out with a little flair and lots of flavour, then the extravagant 24 Karrot is calling your name. This cocktail features the more delicate Kweichow Moutai Yingbin, blended with soju and kirsch, and layered with a vibrant mix of pecans, carrots, citrus, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for that extra zing.
And what zing it possesses! Because aside from looking like liquid gold, the 24 Karrot is also exquisite in terms of taste. The sweet-savoury mix of pecans and carrots, paired with the bright acidity of citrus and vinegar, cut through the refined sharpness of the spirits beautifully, bringing balance and depth to every sip.
If you’re someone who likes your sips to be loud, proud, and made to stand out, then order this drink and own it like the means of production!
Baijiu Negroni
Last but not least, the final cocktail in Cat Bite Club’s classy lineup is the strong yet sweet Baijiu Negroni, a crisp concoction of Kweichow Moutai, cacao and Campari, topped with Aperol and grapefruit. Like all negronis, it’s characterised by its distinctive bitterness, one that’s almost overwhelmingly so if you’re new to apéritifs.
However, unlike most negronis, which balance that harshness with vermouth and gin, this drink sets itself apart by not only utilising cacao for an amazing aroma, but also Moutai for an unmatched umami. That results in a variant that’s far more layered than its cousins, but fair warning: the deadly duo of Campari and baijiu might take you a great leap backwards if you’re not careful.
So, get this concoction if you’re here for a good time and not a long time—because unlike Moutai’s 2000-year-old history, you only need one drink to make the night unforgettable, right?
Cat Bite Club
With that, those are some of the best ways you can enjoy Moutai at Cat Bite Club! And don’t worry if the most renowned Chinese liquor isn’t your thing (even though it totally should), there’s plenty of other extraordinary sips here.
📍Location: 75 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089534
⏰Time: 5 pm to 12 am
So, what are you waiting for? Reserve your spots at Cat Bite Club right now, and for more info about the latest happenings at one of Singapore’s top bars, check out their official website, and follow them on Instagram. Happy drinking!
Visuals Courtesy of Allyson Chin.
