Lambanog Cocktail Recipe DrinkManila Halloween Cocktail: Sigbin Have you heard of Sigbin? If you’ve seen the 2011 Filipino horror flick, Babang Luksa starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz, then Sigbin must have given you nightmares. In the movie, a Sigbin is a spirit trapped within the portal of the mirror, which takes human souls. In the Visayas Islands and Mindanao, the Sigbin (or Sigben) is a popular creature in Philippine mythology. But unlike the spirit … Read More
Low-ABV Cocktail Recipe Periwinkle Lemonade Due to its magnificent natural blue color, the Blue Pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) has been a sought after ingredient behind the bar for quite a while now. Distillers love experimenting with it for their blue colored gins like Empress 1908, Brass Lion Butterfly Pea Gin, Six Dogs Blue, Ink Gin, and the local Sirena Blue Pea Gin. And Bartenders love … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Yuzu Yummy We love the taste of yuzu! It has a very distinct flavor and aroma that sets it apart from other citruses. That yummy flavor shines in this refreshing cocktail. If you can’t find fresh yuzu fruit in your local Japanese store, you can substitute with jams or purée like what we used for this recipe. Ingredients 45 ml J.J. Whitley … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Clockwork Tangerine Clockwork Tangerine combines the sweet and sour taste of strawberries with the aromatic scent and subtle peppery flavor of basil and the spiciness of ginger. The ginger beer lightens the cocktail while adding another layer of flavor. Chew on the strawberry jelly candy as you sip to get the full experience. Ingredients 45 ml Filliers 28 Tangerine Gin 25 ml … Read More
Mocktail Recipe Hot Ginger-Lemon Coke Yes, you read right—hot Coke! This drink is a popular cold-remedy in Hong Kong and available on most restaurant menus. The original recipe is believed to be invented by a Hong Kong restaurant owner who created the recipe during winter time to sell more cokes off the menu. We don’t know for sure if it indeed improves colds because it … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe A Negroni Highball Recipe: Up to the Citadelle Up to the Citadelle, is a refreshing take on a Negroni. It has the distinct sweet bitterness of the Negroni without the weight and punch. This highball twist is perfect for days when you are craving for a Negroni but want something light, refreshing, and equally enjoyable. Ingredients 30 ml Citadelle Réserve Gin 30 ml Campari 30 ml Mancino Sweet Red … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Virgo Virgo Date: August 23 – September 22 Element: Earth Quality: Mutable People born under the sign of Virgo are said to be analytical, organized, and are perfectionists. We channeled the traits of this earth sign in our Virgo cocktail. To make the cocktail earthy, we used chico as the base flavor of the cocktail. Chico is a seasonal fruit often sold in … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Icy Pop Hump days deserves a fun cocktail. Here’s a recipe that balances the fresh sweetness of watermelon with the spiciness of lemongrass and ginger. Serve Icy Pop with a watermelon popsicle that you can lick or bite in between sips. You may also dip in the cocktail to add more watermelon goodness. Ingredients 45 ml Whitley Neill Lemongrass & Ginger Gin … Read More
Recipe Keep Warm with these Rainy Day Drink Recipes The rainy season has officially started, and the cold breeze is wafting in the air. We’ve compiled rainy day drink recipes to for warming up on the coldest days. From mocktails to cocktails, check out these recipes suited liven you up on bed-weather days. 1) Mulled Pineapple With the temperature going down, the cold weather demands for warming drinks. Enjoy this non-alcoholic version … Read More
Mocktail Recipe Coconut Fizz Hangovers are a bitch. Get back on your feet after a night of partying with Coconut Fizz. It’s refreshing, delicious, and will ease your aching head in no time. The electrolytes from the coconut water and the vitamins and minerals from the pineapple juice and coconut milk guarantee that you’ll be good as new in no time. Ingredients 15 ml … Read More