Behind The Bar Glenfiddich appoints a New Brand Ambassador for Southeast Asia PRESS RELEASE–Confidence, creativity and entrepreneurial vigor define the character of the newly-appointed Brand Ambassador of Glenfiddich for Southeast Asia, Brett Bayly. These traits are well-align with the values that have defined and carried the team behind the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky for the last 125 years. The 31-year-old is raring to show his mettle in this new … Read More
Behind The Bar The Best Bar in Asia Names a New Head Bartender Following the Departure of Filipino Bartender Cedric Mendoza PRESS RELEASE Manhattan, Asia’s Best Bar and World’s 3rd Best Bar, has named Sophia Kang as its new Head Bartender, following the departure of Cedric Mendoza who is taking on a new bartending role in Sydney. Born and raised in Incheon, South Korea, Sophia was part of the founding team of Manhattan, having joined the bar as Food & Beverage … 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
Events Drink-Related Events for March 2019 Summer is creeping in! Brace yourself against the impending heat by going to these boozy events. Here’s our lineup of workshops, bar shifts, dinners, and more drink events for March. Demazet Wine Tasting: When In Rhône Where: Planet Grapes, Shangri-La Plaza, 336-338 Edsa corner, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong When: March 5, Tuesday Time: 7:00 … 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
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Salamangkero The cold breeze has been making us feel a bit under the weather. Here’s what to drink when you’re feeling under the weather but you still want to be a little naughty. It’s refreshing and easy to drink, like iced tea, with notes of floral sweetness of the bergamot and just a hint of the spicy ginger kick. Ingredients: 1 … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Amihan We’re all still enjoying the northeast monsoon or amihan breeze, and thankfully it’s here throughout January before we feel the heat of summer in the air. We’ve created this cooling cocktail recipe perfect to enjoy with the amihan breeze. It’s a light buko pandan cocktail with ingredients you can easily get in the grocery store. The mint and chocolate bitters … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Hulog ng Langit, Recipe by Icy Mariñas Recipe by DrinkManila’s Resident Mixologist Icy Mariñas Inspired by the popular song Himig ng Pasko sang by APO Hiking Society and covered by other Filipino artist. “Just like the first few lines of the song. ‘Malamig ang simoy ng hangin. Masaya ang bawat damdamin…’ The song describes how I feel when the cold Christmas breeze starts, you’ll instantly smell my … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Purple-luscious, Recipe by Joey Cerdinia Recipe by Joey Cerdinia The cocktail takes inspiration from the song Ang Pasko ay Sumapit. Originally composed by Cebuanos Vicente D. Rubi and Mariano Vestil in 1933 as Kasadya ning Táknaa (How Blissful is this Season), Ang Pasko ay Sumapit was then translated into Tagalog lyrics by Philippine National Artist Levi Celerio during the 1950s. The song still resonates in … Read More
Events What You Missed Out at Whisky Live Manila 2018 Bigger, better, and one of the best events we’ve been to for 2018, Whisky Live Manila definitely didn’t disappoint. Grand Cru Wine and Spirits has once again brought whisky enthusiasts together in a highly anticipated festival that we won’t soon forget. With more brands participating than the last two years, Whisky Live Manila had The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La at … Read More