Gin Cocktail Eleanor For Women’s Month, we’ve made a drink as a tribute to famed activist and political figure Eleanor Roosevelt, who advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African Americans and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. Eleanor is a creamy and well-balanced cocktail with a tart finish. The juniper berries highlight … Read More
Gin Cocktail Zodiac Sign Cocktail Pisces: The Fish A cocktail so good that you’ll be drinking like a fish. This year’s Pisces cocktail is a bit sweeter than the usual martini. It’s a clear and subtle, yet strong. Ingredients: 30ml gin 90ml Mancino Vermouth 3 dashes/sprays lime bitters 1 lemon peel Directions: Pour gin and Mancino Vermouth in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir. Spray chilled glass … Read More
Recipe Zodiac Sign Cocktail DrinkManila’s 2019 Zodiac Sign Cocktails Here’s a rundown of our Zodiac Sign Cocktails for 2019. Aquarius We thought of Aquarius traits like being independent, free-spirited, and eccentric, and came up with a cocktail that’s unique, spicy, smoky, with a hint of sweetness. Click on this link to watch the drink recipe Pisces Those born under the sign of Pisces, the twin fish, are said to … Read More
Feature Tipple Tales 10 Drink Industry Personalities Share Their Resolutions for 2020 Resolutions are inevitable every new year. As drinkers, there are certain things we promise to do (like pacing our drinks) — and never do again (like downing a tray of shots)! To cap off 2020’s first month, we asked our friends in the industry to share their resolutions. From drinking more water to never drinking baiju again, check out the … Read More
Mocktail Recipe Zodiac Sign Cocktail Aquarius: The Water Bearer Aquarius Date: January 20 – February 18 Element: Air Quality: Fixed We’ve got a bubbly drink for the first air sign of the year! The Water Bearer is a sophisticated agua fresca perfect for the free-spirited Aquarian or anyone who is having a Drynuary (dry January). The lime-forward Perrier adds a citrusy flavor to the fresh and light drink. Ingredients: sliced watermelon … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Screw Julius Enjoy this childhood classic with a bit of a punch. We’ve combined the straightforward screwdriver cocktail with the Orange Julius and jazzed it up a bit. A brand that goes all the way back to the 1920s in California, Orange Julius was a staple in local malls all the 80s. Many Millennials and Gen Xers have fond memories of this … 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
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