Brandy Cocktail Recipe Pasalubong ni Santa, Christmas Cocktail Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Recipe by Lennon Aguilar / Bar Supervisor at Discovery Primea Since it’s the Christmas season, and you can practically hear bells, whistles, and Christmas tunes in every corner of the city, we’ve decided to round out top bartenders in Manila to create holiday cocktails inspired by popular Filipino Christmas songs. Inspired by the ’80s Filipino hit Christmas song Sa Paskong Darating … Read More
Behind The Bar Lennon Aguilar: Head Bartender at 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar Head Bartender and Operations Supervisor of Food and Beverage 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar, Discovery Primea 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 Metro Manila Avid Beatles fan Ildefonso ‘Lennon’ Aguilar acquired his nickname when he was in a Beatles cover band in college. He started in the beverage industry as a barista for a major coffee shop. After a few … Read More
Bar Find Smoke and Spirits: Whisky Pairings at 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar Location: Second Floor of Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Operating Hours: 4 pm – 12 midnight Signature drinks: Spicy Gimlet and Old Fashioned Cigar and whisky pairings: Tabacalera Gran Reserva and Macallan 12 Years (Bestseller) 1881 Perique Torpedo and Laphroaig 10 Years 1881 Perique Torpedito and Bunnahabain 12 Years Don Juan Urquijo and Glenlivet 12 Years TOP 5 Single Malts: Laphroaig … Read More