Recipe Rum Cocktail Shades of Christmas, Recipe by Niño Cruz Recipe by Niño Cruz Bacardi Philippines Ambassador This cocktail recipe is inspired by the Filipino Christmas song Miss Kita Kung Christmas, sang by Susan Fuentes and also popularized by Filipino singer Rico J. Puno. “My Inspiration for this cocktail recipe are the people from the food and beverage industry working abroad or aboard a cruise ship. Our colleagues overseas sacrifice … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Carol, Recipe by Ralph Allen B. Santos Bartender at The Spirits Library Inspired by the song Paskong Anong Saya (Bati Nami’y Merry Christmas), Ralph created Carol for DrinkManila.com’s special recipes based on Filipino Christmas songs. “I named the drink Carol, after the name of my late mother, who loves to make Buko Pandan dessert every Christmas. Buko Pandan is a traditional dessert in our family, and it … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Bibingcolada, Recipe by Cedric P. Cello Recipe by Cedric P. Cello Head Bartender at Nomu bar located inside Nomi Matcha, W City Center, corner 30th St, Taguig, Kalakhang Maynila Ced created this cocktail for DrinkManila Christmas recipes featuring Filipino popular Christmas songs and the drink is inspired by the song Misa de Gallo, composed by Philippine National Artist, the late Levi Celerio. “Misa de Gallo is … Read More
Recipe 7 Coffee Cocktails to Fuel You this Holiday Season Monin is one of the leading brands in syrups and is widely used in various recipes by bartenders and baristas worldwide. Founded in 1912 by the Monin family, the company started with producing liqueur and expanded to syrups. Now run by the third generation of the family, Monin’s portfolio includes liqueurs, syrups, concentrates, teas, fruit mixes (puree), sauces, and powder … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe The NUTcracker Cocktail Recipe by Edriane Lim Recipe by Edriane Lim, senior bartender at ATLAS Singapore located at Parkview Square 600 North Bridge Road Singapore “I wanted to re-create the Brandy Alexander using flavors that are richer and nuttier.” – Edriane Ingredients: 45 ml VSOP cognac 30 ml full cream 15 ml Averna Amaro Siciliano 15 ml Frangelico Glass: coupé glass Garnish: cinnamon shavings on top and two … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Uncle Scrooge Cocktail Recipe by Richie Cruz Recipe by Richie Cruz, industrial partner at 5ynco located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano Street Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City “Uncle Scrooge is the granddad of Donald Duck in Disney movies. Although he is grumpy, he loves his grand nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Uncle Scrooge reminds me of the saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’” This … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Ginto Ni Melchor Recipe by Liquido Maestro Kalel Demetrio Part 3 of “Regalo ng Tatlong Hari” Cocktail series by Liquido Maestro Kalel Demetrio “Inspired by Pinoy’s penchant for chocolate during Christmas, this drink has our own cacao and tablea. This recipe is made with root and herb pumpkin spice rum, tablea, Bacardi 8 rum, Intramuros Cacao liqueur, and pandan syrup. Melchor, one of the biblical Magi, is the giver of … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Mira ni Baltazar Recipe by Liquido Maestro Kalel Demetrio Part 1 of “Regalo ng Tatlong Hari” Cocktail series by Liquido Maestro Kalel Demetrio “Inspired by the most famous rice cake of the Philippines every Christmas season, the puto bumbong. The original rice used for puto bumbong is an upland glutinous rice called pirurutong, which is naturally violet in color when ground and processed, hence the color of puto bumbong. … Read More
Cocktail Spiked Hot Cocoa This decadent treat is something that will warm anyone’s heart. Sweet, creamy, with a deep chocolate taste, this indulgent beverage will make you forget your holiday stress and embrace the Christmas spirit. If you want to make the occasion merrier, a splash or two (or three, we won’t judge you) of cognac will do the trick. Ingredients: Serves two: 1 … Read More