Brandy Cocktail Recipe Brandy Alexandra For Brandy Alexander Day, we’ve put our twist on the brandy-based cocktail that was popular in the early 20th century. We’ve swapped crème de cacao and cream with coffee ice cream and Baileys Irish Cream. This dessert in a glass is decadent and rich, the coffee and Irish cream blending well with the strong flavors of the cognac. Indulge in … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Mexican Spirit Cocktail Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Scorpio Scorpio Date: October 23 – November 21 Element: Water Quality: Fixed The charismatic, curious, and passionate Scorpio has a strong personality. We’ve taken those characteristics and turned it into this cocktail. The Scorpio cocktail is sour with just a touch of spice, but like the scorpion’s distinctive venomous sting, this drink can turn around and hurt you if you’re not … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe Pasalubong ni Santa, Christmas Cocktail Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Recipe by Lennon Aguilar / Bar Supervisor at Discovery Primea Since it’s the Christmas season, and you can practically hear bells, whistles, and Christmas tunes in every corner of the city, we’ve decided to round out top bartenders in Manila to create holiday cocktails inspired by popular Filipino Christmas songs. Inspired by the ’80s Filipino hit Christmas song Sa Paskong Darating … Read More
Brand News 9 Local Bartenders to Compete for PH’s La Maison Cointreau 2018 La Maison Cointreau Asia bartender competition is now on its 4th year and countries in Southeast Asia are currently choosing representatives to represent their them for the finals this October. Jake Page from Employees Only Singapore bagged last year’s title after battling with 11 talented bartenders from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe Dominatrix Tender, hard, and soft all at once, Dominatrix is here to get you in line and put you in your place. It’s a punch with a kick at the end. But it’s not all pain. Dominatrix soothes and brings pleasure, with a velvety texture and a hint of danger. It’s a drink that will make you feel naughty. Ingredients: 2 … Read More
Events Hennessy Paradis Imperial Dinner with Maurice Hennesy at Top of the Citi by Chef Jessie During a recent visit to the Philippines, eighth-generation Hennessy descendant Maurice Hennessy led a tasting of Hennessy Paradis Imperial at a dinner organized by Moet Hennessy Asia Pacific at Top of the Citi by Chef Jessie. Created by seventh generation master blender Yann Fillioux, Hennessy Paradis Imperial is inspired by a rare and unique cognac blend that Maria—the Dowager Empress … Read More
Bar Find Drink with a view at Midori Clark Hotel and Casino Location: C.M. Zone, Angeles 2009, Recto St, Clark Freeport, Angeles, Pampanga Places to drink: Café Midori – Open 24 hours Baci Bar – Soon to open (Pool Bar) Toscana Dining – BREAKFAST BUFFET 6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; LUNCH A LA CARTE 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; INNER SEMI-BUFFET 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Baccus Lounge – 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Between the Sheets Made with cognac, lemon juice, triple sec, and rum, Between the Sheets is a sweeter variant of the sidecar that dates back to the prohibition era. It is often credited to Harry McElhone of Harry’s New York bar in Paris, but some historians also claim that it originated in French brothels and was a favorite of prostitutes. Whatever its origins were, it has definitely stood … Read More
Brand News Contest: Share your Favorite drink with #DrinkManila Share a creative photo of your favorite drink and where you had it. Follow, tag us, and use the hashtag #DrinkManila for a chance to win 1 of the few bottles of Godet Antartica Cognac available in the Philippines. Finally it's Friday! If you're heading out for some happy hour, share with us the photos of your favorite drinks by … Read More
Product Review Armagnac: A close relative of Cognac from from the Gascony region of southwestern France There’s a lot to be said about Armagnac, the low-key relative of Cognac. While it’s common knowledge that Filipinos love to drink Cognac or brandy in general (sort of associated with your fathers’ and uncles’ drink of choice during reunions/wakes, or something to sip after a long, hard day), not a lot of people know about Armagnac. Manila is starting … Read More