Gin Cocktail Recipe Ramos Fizz Cocktail Recipe by Poch Ancheta Recipe by Poch Ancheta, head bartender at Samba, Shangri-La at the Fort located at 30th Street Corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City Tasting Notes: It’s a Christmas Ramos Fizz! The drink has a piney aroma of rosemary with taste of a spiked lemon and lime sherbet. Ingredients: 50 ml Beefeater Gin 25 ml lemon juice 20 ml sugar syrup 20 ml cream 2 … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail A Piece of Cake Cocktail Recipe by Ian Serdick Libang Recipe by Ian Serdick Libang, Bartender from Spirits Library “This cocktail is inspired by the classic mango graham cake. It’is for people who love to eat dessert before or even during dinner (you know who you are).” Glass used: tall glass Garnish: dried mangoes and graham powder Ice: tube/cube ice Ingredients: 45 ml Monkey Shoulder 20 ml homemade cream liqueur … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Candy Rush Cocktail Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon, head bartender at Kampai, located at the second floor of Tambai, 5779 Felipe, Makati City “The cocktail is inspired by my childhood days, when I used to hang socks on the door of my room during Christmas believing that Santa Claus would come and visit me while I was sleeping. Every Christmas morning I’d wake up … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Sunflower Cocktail Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila This gentle and calm cocktail is inspired by the beauty of the flower that grows in North America. Glass used: LSA Martini Glass Garnish: star anise Ice used: cubes Ingredients: Absolut Mandarin vodka Passionfruit syrup Lemon juice Orange juice Directions: Add all ingredients in a shaker. Dry shake, add ice, and shake again until foamy. … 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
Gin Cocktail Recipe Snow Globe Cocktail Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III, bartender at The Spirits Library “I want to offer something unique and memorable for Christmas.” – Jay Ingredients: 45 ml Tanqueray gin 15 ml lemongrass glitter syrup 1 gram citric acid 1 barspoon Orgeat syrup Tonic water Glass: sphere glass Garnish: burnt rosemary and coconut pearl sphere Ice: tube Directions: Pour gin, syrup, and … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Pinoy Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Recipe by Lennon Aguilar, F&B operations supervisor of 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar, Discovery Primea located at 6749 Ayala Ave, Makati City “A cross between two classic drinks, Kentucky Derby’s official cocktail, mint julep (bourbon whisky, mint leaves, and sugar) and our very own sago’t gulaman (a Filipino favorite refreshment or palamig). Filipino culture is one of my favorite inspirations … 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 Rum Cocktail Give Love Cocktail Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo, bartender at 5ynco located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano Street Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City “The song ‘Give Love on Christmas Day’ inspires the cocktail. Christmas is the most exciting and anticipated holiday of the year for it is a season of joy, peace, and great tidings. It’s also a season of love, a … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Dashing Through the Snow Recipe by Rian Asiddao, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador “Christmas won’t be complete without desserts! This drink is inspired by my love for desserts, especially with chocolates and milk. Polvoron is also one of my childhood favorites. Incorporating all of these ingredients in one cocktail brings me back to my childhood days.” – Rian Ingredients: 30 ml Ketel One Vodka 20 … Read More