Drinks That Give Us Tito and Tita Feels The holiday season is all about reunions and catching up with good ol’ friends, and what better—and more fun—way to celebrate history and friendship than with throwback drinks from your college years? Here are a few certified tito and tita drinks that deserve to be reintroduced. Rum Coke It was the defining drink of Generation Y, who grew up during … Read More
12 Great Gift Ideas For Cocktail Lovers Have you been around the malls looking for unique gifts for your special someone who loves cocktails and anything related to mixology? Chances are, you’ll find stuff that is common and not as special as the person you’ll be giving it to. We’ve compiled the best Christmas gift list that even we at DrinkManila want to buy for ourselves. Find … Read More
10 Tips for Making the Most of Whisky Live Manila 2017 The biggest international whisky event in the world returns to Manila for its second year. The Grand Cru Wines and Spirits, Inc. organizes Whisky Live Manila at the Shangri-La Hotel for this highly anticipated whisky tasting and sampling event. This year, taste over 131 different types of whisky, scotch, bourbon, and blends from all over the world variants of premium … Read More
DrinkManila’s Chillnuman Series: Episode 2 DrinkManila’s Chillnuman Series explores various ways to chill and have fun with friends. Each episode gives you a different setting and presents ways to add that chill vibe to your barkada get-togethers. The backyard/rooftop is the perfect laidback hangout setting. The second episode of DrinkManila’s Chillnuman Series takes us outdoors on a sunny day to chill with friends over songs, … Read More
Party Time: 6 Fun Ideas for Chillnuman Sessions with Your Friends We can get through anything in life with the help of good friends. Friends are the family that you choose, so it makes sense that we try to spend as much time with them as we can. Hanging out with your friends at a bar can get old, and arriving at a consensus about what your group will do for … Read More
DrinkManila’s Chillnuman Series: Episode 1 Watch the video DrinkManila’s Chillnuman Series explores various ways to chill and have fun with friends. Each episode gives you a different setting and presents ways to add that chill vibe to your barkada get-togethers. The pilot episode kicks off with an afternoon of fun and video games. Join DrinkManila’s Tatum Ancheta and Icy Mariñas as they navigate the gaming … Read More
What Type of “Chillnuman” Buddy Are You? 8 Ways to Enjoy Andy Cola According to Your Drinking Personality We’re always on the lookout for new flavors and innovations in the beverage world—and new ways to drink them. A ready-to-drink whisky cola packaged in a convenient single-serve glass bottle, Andy Cola is emerging as the official “chillnuman” beverage for people seeking the refreshing taste of cola with a smooth whisky kick. What we like about this versatile mixed drink … Read More
We Asked 15 of Manila’s Top Bartenders to Share Their Recipes for Philippine Independence Day Cocktails To commemorate the Philippines’ 119th Araw ng Kalayaan, some of the best bartenders in the country created drinks celebrating freedom and those who fight for it. Stories about the rich history of the Philippines inspired these 15 cocktails crafted with Filipino flavors and local spirits. 1) Hatched from 1875 Recipe by Rian Asiddao, Diageo Reserve brand ambassador “Balut is an iconic Filipino … Read More
Lee Watson’s Valentine’s Day Cocktail Suggestions for the Singles and the Bitters It is not a myth that alcohol makes anyone more confident and gives people that little dose of liquid courage. For Valentine’s Day, it might just be what some singles need to get that extra nudge to say hello to their crush or to muster up the courage to buy a drink for someone at the bar. Bitters is a … Read More
12 Days of Christmas Craft Cocktails On average, there may be roughly two dozen Christmas carols in sporadic rotation in the playlist in our heads at any given time (I’m being very conservative with that estimate). There might be disputes as to which persistent seasonal tunes are in the top 10, but it’s a safe bet that “12 Days of Christmas” is in the top 20. … Read More