Eve’s Garland Cocktail Recipe by DrinkManila’s Tatum Ancheta Recipe by Tatum Ancheta, DrinkManila.com editor-in-chief “I love the smell of fresh garlands around the house during Christmas season. I wanted to create a drink that would remind me of Christmas Eve when I’d wake up to sneak a peek at my gift under the Christmas tree.” – Tatum Ingredients: 30 ml sake 30 ml Agua de Bolivia 30 ml … Read More
Snow Globe Cocktail Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III, bartender at The Spirits Library “I want to offer something unique and memorable for Christmas.” – Jay Ingredients: 45 ml Tanqueray gin 15 ml lemongrass glitter syrup 1 gram citric acid 1 barspoon Orgeat syrup Tonic water Glass: sphere glass Garnish: burnt rosemary and coconut pearl sphere Ice: tube Directions: Pour gin, syrup, and … Read More
Pinoy Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Recipe by Lennon Aguilar, F&B operations supervisor of 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar, Discovery Primea located at 6749 Ayala Ave, Makati City “A cross between two classic drinks, Kentucky Derby’s official cocktail, mint julep (bourbon whisky, mint leaves, and sugar) and our very own sago’t gulaman (a Filipino favorite refreshment or palamig). Filipino culture is one of my favorite inspirations … Read More
White Widow Cocktail Recipe by Royce Pua Recipe by Royce Pua, head bartender at 12/10 located at Guijo, 7635 Guijo, San Antonio Village, Makati City The cocktail is inspired by white Christmas with just a drop of cranberry for a red note. Ingredients: .75 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambery .75 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth .5 oz Fidencio Mezcal .5 oz Tequila blanco .5 oz Eau de Vie … Read More
Eggnog Fizz Cocktail Recipe by David Ong Recipe by David Ong, bar manager of OTO located at 5880 Enriquez, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila Eggnog and Ramos Gin Fizz classic cocktail recipes inspire this drink. Ingredients: 30 ml Monnet VS Cognac 15 ml Grand Marnier 15 ml Frangelico 22.5 ml lemon 22.5 ml cinnamon syrup 30 ml cream Whole Egg Soda Water Glass used: Collins glass Garnish: Grated … Read More
Christmas Tree Recipe by Raffles Makati, Long Bar Recipe by Raffles Makati, Long Bar located at 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue Corner, Makati, Bartender for the shoot: Paul Duka A recipe collaboration between Long Bar bartenders, this cocktail is inspired by Filipino culture and the spirit of Christmas celebrations where loved ones reunite. It is customary in every Filipino family to have a colorful, decorated Christmas tree at home. … Read More
Nine-Day Novena Cocktail Recipe by Aaron Limpe Aw Recipe by Aaron Limpe Aw, business development manager at Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc. A drink inspired by the Filipino Christmas Simbang Gabi staple, the bibingka: a buttery cake made with glutinous rice and coconut milk and baked in clay pots. Ingredients: 1oz butter-infused Very Old Captain Rum* 1oz leche flan syrup** .5oz coconut milk .5oz rice milk salt (to taste) … Read More
Sling of Ebenezer Cocktail Recipe by Lester Ligon Recipe by Lester Ligon, bar manager at ABV (one of 2017 Asia’s 50 Best Bars) located at Basement Floor, 1209, 22 Jupiter, Makati “The drink is all about the famous Charles Dickens novel, a classic albeit slightly terrifying holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story is about a grouchy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge who has lost his Christmas Spirit and was … Read More
Give Love Cocktail Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo, bartender at 5ynco located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano Street Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City “The song ‘Give Love on Christmas Day’ inspires the cocktail. Christmas is the most exciting and anticipated holiday of the year for it is a season of joy, peace, and great tidings. It’s also a season of love, a … Read More
Dashing Through the Snow Recipe by Rian Asiddao, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador “Christmas won’t be complete without desserts! This drink is inspired by my love for desserts, especially with chocolates and milk. Polvoron is also one of my childhood favorites. Incorporating all of these ingredients in one cocktail brings me back to my childhood days.” – Rian Ingredients: 30 ml Ketel One Vodka 20 … Read More