Santa Claus A combination of sweetness and tartness like a combo of naughty and nice is what you get with the Santa Claus. It smells sweet because of the torched sugar, and tastes sweet and fruity from the candy syrup, but there’s a surprising punch of sourness at the end. This well-balanced cocktail will make you go, “Ho, ho. ho.” Ingredients: 50 … Read More
Saving Sally This sweet, citrusy cocktail draws inspiration from the sci-fi romance flick Saving Sally. The use of childhood candy Skittles adds color, flavor and a touch of whimsy. This tastes like young love. Ingredients: 45 ml lemon and lime Skittles-infused Absolut Citron 60 ml soda water 60 ml apple juice Infuse How to make Skittles-infused Absolut Citron: Infuse 240 ml Absolut Citron … Read More
Enteng Kabisote This impressive-looking drink is inspired by the adventures of Enteng Kabisote. It has a strong minty calamansi taste with a hint of bitterness. This is bound to take you on a magical joy ride. Ingredients: 60 ml Maker’s Mark 10 ml honey syrup 5-6 pcs mint leaves 15 ml Manille Calamansi Liqueur 15 ml calamansi juice Directions: In a rock … Read More
Mano Po Who would have thought that the salty-sweet dried plum treat Kiamoy would go so well with Emperador Brandy? This surprisingly easy to drink cocktail gets its sweetness from the kiamoy. The plum flavor pulls everything together. This is a cool drink to have for any occasion. Ingredients: 45 ml Kiamoy-infused Emperador Brandy 30 ml lime juice 10 ml cardamom syrup … Read More
Ang Panday The iconic character that Fernando Poe Jr. is best known for is the inspiration for this cocktail. This is not the lambanog you buy in convenience stores, mind you. Barik Moonshine is leveling up the lambanog playing field. The cucumber adds a freshness to the cocktail, while the Frangelico adds a nuttiness, and it ends in smooth, satisfying finish. Ingredients: … Read More
Hot Tsokolate (Chocolate) Christmas Cocktail: Peppermint Papa The scent of hot tsokolate (chocolate), made from cacao tablea, always evokes warm and fuzzy childhood memories of Christmas morning or post-Simbang Gabi breakfasts. Don Papa’s resident mixologist Kathryn Eckstein-Cornista has created a tsokolate-based cocktail that is sure to stir the holiday spirit. Inspired by her Lola’s hot tsokolate aka sikawate, she pairs rich melted tablea with an equally Filipino … Read More
Die Beautiful Cocktail This cocktail is inspired by the Filipino film Die Beautiful, which is about to be shown at the upcoming MMFF. It’s tart with floral notes and a hint of bitterness. Ingredients: 45 ml Bombay Sapphire 75 ml Orange juice 5 ml Rose syrup 10 ml lemon juice 8 mint leaves, chopped Tonic water (to top) Directions: Add ingredients except for … Read More
Christmas Cocktail: Rudolph This pleasantly sweet cocktail pays homage to the much- loved reindeer with the glowing red nose. It has a taste that is kind of like that of gulaman, with a lingering sweet finish. Glass: Champagne flute Ingredients: 30 ml Don Papa rum 15 ml sherry 10 ml pear liqueur 10 ml all spice syrup 30 ml ginger ale Directions: Add … Read More
Krampus Cocktail Krampus is a horned half-goat, half-demon who eats children who misbehave. Inspired by the frightening Christmas Devil/Nightmare Santa, this sweet but peaty cocktail with a bitter finish that won’t quit is for those who seek to celebrate the season in non-traditional ways. Ingredients: 30 ml Bowmore whisky 30 ml sweet vermouth (Martini Rosso) charcoal powder (bought in Legaspi market) Directions: … Read More
Hello Kitty Cocktail This cocktail is very berry forward. It’s fun to drink,very sweet, and lights up the mouth. Our favorite ribboned Japanese cat would approve. Ingredients: Hello Kitty Berry Mix (to top) 15 ml tarragon syrup 15 ml Manille Calamansi Liqueur 30 ml Hendrick’s gin 5 ml calamansi juice Directions: Add ingredients except Hello Kitty Berry Mix in a shaker. Add ice … Read More