Events The MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup 2023 PH is On MONIN, the world’s leading brand of gourmet flavorings, is once again presenting the biannual MONIN Coffee Creativity Cup in the Philippines, a competition to find the most innovative, progressive, and creative coffee mocktail designed by industry professionals. Taking place on June 26, 2023 at F1 Hotel Manila, BGC from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, the much-awaited competition gathers some of … Read More
Behind The Bar Filipino Bartender Wins the First-Ever Southeast Asia Patrón Perfectionists Bartender Competition Now on its 5th year, Patrón Perfectionists, the prestigious tequila cocktail competition of Bacardi-owned Tequila brand Patrón, recently concluded its first Southeast Asia finals and crowned Filipino Bartender Jason Hussein Ali last September 18 as its first-ever Southeast Asia champion during the competition in Bali, Indonesia. Every year, Patron Perfectionists challenges participating bartenders to create outstanding tequila drinks that will ultimately … Read More
Brand News Campari Opens the Philippine Leg for the 2nd Edition of its Campari Bartender Competition Asia 2019 Campari launches the 2nd Edition of its Campari Bartender Competition in Asia this September and the competition is finally open to talented bartenders in the Philippines. Campari is an apéritif made from the infusion of herbs and fruit in alcohol and water. The bitter taste of this age-old liqueur is essential to some of the world’s most classic and iconic … Read More
Brand News Who Will be the Next PH Diageo World Class Bartender for 2019? Now on its 7th year, Diageo Reserve World Class Philippines is set to join the World Class Bartender of the Year Competition for 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland, home to some of the biggest distilleries in the world. Last year’s champion, Lester Ligon, ranked 6th in the world after he competed at the 2018 Diageo’s World Class Global Finals in Berlin, … Read More
Brand News What Went Down at the First Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition (2019) Watch what went down at the First Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition The worlds of gastronomy and mixology converged on April 8 for the first Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition in the Philippines. The competition, held at Martin Place Social in BGC, brought together top chefs and a mix of veteran and up-and-coming bartenders in a food and … Read More
Brand News Don Papa Rum Combines the Cocktail and Culinary Worlds in One Exciting Competition Don Papa Chef and Shaker Competition challenge chefs from the local dining scene and bartenders from some of the hottest bars in town to team up and create the best food and cocktail pairing. A hybrid concept seamlessly integrates the equally wicked worlds of gastronomy and mixology, the Chef and Shaker Competition was launched on March 25 at Lampara in … Read More
Behind The Bar Cheers to all the Filipina Women Behind the Bar! Today is International Women’s Day, and we’d like to give the spotlight to the female bartenders in our local drink industry. Get to know the women who work hard behind the stick to cater to your favorite drinks. Kathryn Eckstein Bar & Beverage Innovator Kath started in the cocktail industry when bartending is not something women pursue. She was 18 … Read More
Brand News Giffard West Cup Asia Philippine Leg Inspires Us to Have Fun in the Sun Last February 4, 2019, Giffard Asia held it’s second Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition in the Philippines, and 12 talented bartenders competed for the country finals. Every two years, Giffard searches the globe for the next West Cup champion. It was founded in 1997 (named West Cup because the first competition took place on the west coast of France) and … Read More
Events Celebrities Get Behind the Stick to Raise Money for HIV/AIDS Awareness with The Red Whistle Where: Dulo MNL, 4992 P. Guanzon, Makati, Metro Manila When: October 9, 2018 Time: 8 pm to 11 pm Entrance: Get 1 stub for a cocktail (P250) and 1 stub for a cocktail shooter (P150) to enter the event Cocktails taste better when you’re drinking it for a cause! Invite your friends and join us for a night of fun and … Read More
Brand News Who will be crowned the first Glenfiddich’s Most Experimental Bartender in the Philippines? Glenfiddich’s World’s Most Experimental Bartender competition was a much-anticipated event that gives importance to surprising innovations and new collaborations using Glenfiddich 12. Fans of the brand and the bartenders, as well as members of the beverage industry and whisky enthusiasts, flocked to CCM Events Center at Century City Mall last September 3 to witness the semi-finals of the competition. Related … Read More