Most cocktail bars organise their drinks by spirit or flavour profile. At Triple U, the menu is shaped by Chinese philosophy, translating concepts such as yin-yang and bagua into drinks. It’s a quieter alternative to Fitzroy’s bustling pubs and wine bars – albeit one where you’re likely to hear Chinese hip-hop on the stereo.

Big booze-forward cocktails like Martinis and Negronis are in the minority here. The menu instead favours light, balanced drinks featuring ingredients rarely seen in Melbourne bars, such as bitter melon, black sesame, maodou (edamame) and pandan.

There’s always experimentation happening here, so drinks can change often. Some popular pours have included Falling Into the Ocean, where the Chinese spirit baiju is paired with elderflower, rosemary and lemon. Or After the Rain: a crisp green Collins-style drink where bitter melon is frozen and juiced, then blended with apple, pineapple, gin, lime, tonic and sour apple liqueur.

There are also five variations on the Ramos Gin Fizz, the famously labour-intensive shaken cocktail with a thick, fluffy head. You get the idea.