Behind The Bar Feature Bartenders Pay Tribute to Their Idols in the Industry It’s World Bartender Day! Celebrated annually on February 24, World Bartender Day shines the spotlight on the talented people behind the bar who make our drinks. With most of the bars closed due to the global pandemic, we rarely get to experience sitting at a bar after a hard day and watch our favorite bartender whip us a little, happy … Read More
Behind The Bar Up-And-Coming Filipina Bartenders Talk About What They Love About Their Craft For Women’s Month, we gathered some of the up-and-coming female bartenders making waves in the local scene. Get to know them and find out how they got into the industry and what they love about the craft of bartending. Aira Joyce De Leon | Manille Pub (opening soon) For Aira Joyce De Leon, bartending keeps her on her toes. “When … Read More
Events 3 Talented Bartenders, 3 Bars, and a Bar Fight The local bar and cocktail scene continues to evolve and improve, with various bar concepts popping up left and right and local bartenders joining (and winning) cocktail competitions abroad. In line with this vibrant trend in the nightlife industry, many events showcase cocktails and the personalities who make them. Recognizing the rise of craft culture in the metro, Bar Fight, … Read More
Drinking 101 City of Dreams Cocktail Creator Sam Jeveons Shares 5 Tips for Up-and-Coming Bartenders: It’s always exciting when mixologists from some of the best bars from around the world visit the Philippines for cocktail events and guest shifts. The opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business inspires people in our local industry. City of Dreams Cocktail creator Sam Jeveons shares 5 Tips for Up-and-Coming Bartenders: Learn your classics. “There are … Read More
Events DrinkManila’s Event Picks for Feb. 17-23 #LoveScotch Bar Takeover at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter St., Makati When: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017 Time: 9 p.m. The #LoveScotch festival continues as two of Manila’s finest bartenders––Diageo brand ambassador Rian Asiddao and ABV’s Lester Ligon––concoct Scotch cocktails that will enhance your appreciation of the world’s favorite whisky. Wine Not? A Street Food and Wine Popup Where: The Red Light When: Feb. 17 – Feb. … Read More
Tipple Tales We Asked 8 Bartenders: What cocktail fills you with Christmas spirit? Eight mixologists and bartenders from Manila and Singapore share recipes for holiday cocktails that capture the spirit of the season. Take inspiration from these Christmas drinks guaranteed to bring your party some festive cheer: 1. Reena Rivera Bartender, Crackerjack (Singapore) “The cocktail that fills me up with Christmas spirit would definitely be a Sangria, the specific one I learned to … Read More