Brand News Giffard West Cup Asia Philippine Leg Inspires Us to Have Fun in the Sun Last February 4, 2019, Giffard Asia held it’s second Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition in the Philippines, and 12 talented bartenders competed for the country finals. Every two years, Giffard searches the globe for the next West Cup champion. It was founded in 1997 (named West Cup because the first competition took place on the west coast of France) and … Read More
Brand News This Fun and Delicious Korean Drink is Finally Available in the Philippines A new drink called Honey Lemon from Korea has arrived in the Philippines, and it’s about to change everyone’s drinking game. Honey Lemon is a famous Korean beverage manufactured by Dong-A. With zero caffeine, sugar, and preservatives, it’s both delicious and nutritious. Honey Lemon is composed of 100% natural honey (extracted from the Chiak Mountain) and lemon juice—two of the … Read More
Events Drink-Related Events for February Here’s the line-up of drink-related events for February. Check out bar crawls, workshops, tastings, and cool boozy events for the month of love. Cocktails & Dog Tales Part 2 Where: Flatiron 1771 Restaurant and Bar, 9th Ave., Taguig When: February 7, Thursday Time: 5:00 pm onwards Entrance Fee: Talk is free; cocktails and other beverages are for sale Calling all … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Vegan Sour Monkey Vegans rejoice! You can still enjoy the classic whisky sour without worrying about egg white in your drink. We’ve used aquafaba (chickpea brine) in this vegan version of whisky sour. Aquafaba is the perfect substitute for eggs white, as it foams up similarly. If you’re going to be using chickpeas in any dish, use the leftover brine to make cocktails … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Salamangkero The cold breeze has been making us feel a bit under the weather. Here’s what to drink when you’re feeling under the weather but you still want to be a little naughty. It’s refreshing and easy to drink, like iced tea, with notes of floral sweetness of the bergamot and just a hint of the spicy ginger kick. Ingredients: 1 … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Amihan We’re all still enjoying the northeast monsoon or amihan breeze, and thankfully it’s here throughout January before we feel the heat of summer in the air. We’ve created this cooling cocktail recipe perfect to enjoy with the amihan breeze. It’s a light buko pandan cocktail with ingredients you can easily get in the grocery store. The mint and chocolate bitters … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Afterglow Fresh, light and tangy, Afterglow will leave a smile on your face and color on your cheeks. The sweetness of the jam goes well with the cooling flavor of cucumber, with just the right amount of tartness from the lemon to keep it grounded. Perfect to sip and savor in the afternoon. Ingredients: 30 ml Tito's Vodka 30 ml cucumber … Read More
Brand News YES! Please draws inspiration from the ’90s for its latest cocktail offering It was a decade worth remembering, so it probably won’t come as a surprise to know that a lot of brands from retail, fashion, to speakeasy bars are drawing inspiration from its distinct pop culture. The internet changed how we would consume entertainment, and, if you grew up in the decade that seems rife for nostalgia these days, you’re in … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Hulog ng Langit, Recipe by Icy Mariñas Recipe by DrinkManila’s Resident Mixologist Icy Mariñas Inspired by the popular song Himig ng Pasko sang by APO Hiking Society and covered by other Filipino artist. “Just like the first few lines of the song. ‘Malamig ang simoy ng hangin. Masaya ang bawat damdamin…’ The song describes how I feel when the cold Christmas breeze starts, you’ll instantly smell my … Read More
Cocktail Recipe Whisky Cocktail Bisperas, Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Head Bartender at Cigar Bar and Poker Room, Solaire Resort and Casino (Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila) The recipe takes inspiration from the Christmas song Pasko na Naman. Often played as the final song during the last Simbang Gabi or Misa de Aguinaldo, this song is composed by Felipe de Leon … Read More