Behind The Bar Feature Bartenders Pay Tribute to Their Idols in the Industry It’s World Bartender Day! Celebrated annually on February 24, World Bartender Day shines the spotlight on the talented people behind the bar who make our drinks. With most of the bars closed due to the global pandemic, we rarely get to experience sitting at a bar after a hard day and watch our favorite bartender whip us a little, happy … Read More
Recipe 9 Filipino Halloween Cocktail Inspirations from our Local Bartenders Planning for a boo-zy Halloween soiree? Forget another jack-o’-lantern or other western Halloween themed cocktail menu, go local, and take inspiration from this fun round-up of cocktails inspired by Pinoy horror characters using local ingredients. The recipes are delicious, and definitely a conversation starter! 1) Zodiac Recipe by Auie Benisano I Head Bartender at Mistral Rooftop Bar, Raffles Makati “My … Read More
Behind The Bar Filipino Talents Guesting for the Singapore Cocktail Festival 2019 Now on its fifth year, the biggest cocktail showcase and celebration in Southeast Asia is set to have its most extensive program lineup so far, and we’re excited for Filipino talents scheduled to have their guest shifts during the festivity. Filipino bartenders from top bars in Manila will be featured during this exciting 9-day festival, showing off our talent in … Read More
Feature Everything you need to know about Singapore Cocktail Festival 2019 Click on photo to read more For cocktail enthusiasts and those with a passion for the nightlife, check out this ultimate guide to SGCF Festival Village. A diverse round-up of cocktail experiences around the city, from thematic bar tours to guest bartender appearances and attractive cocktail deals across 45 participating venues. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in partnership with DrinkManila.com is giving you … Read More
Behind The Bar Successful Filipino Bartender and Entrepreneur Joe Villanueva’s (The Wise King Hong Kong) Visit in Manila Photos by JP Sium Filipino entrepreneur and mixologist, Joe Villanueva of The Wise King Hong Kong visited the Philippines for a series of bar shifts early part of March. We were able to catch his guest shift at The Cigar Bar & Poker Room at Solaire Resort & Casino and his signature serves didn’t disappoint. Villanueva is known for his … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Carol, Recipe by Ralph Allen B. Santos Bartender at The Spirits Library Inspired by the song Paskong Anong Saya (Bati Nami’y Merry Christmas), Ralph created Carol for DrinkManila.com’s special recipes based on Filipino Christmas songs. “I named the drink Carol, after the name of my late mother, who loves to make Buko Pandan dessert every Christmas. Buko Pandan is a traditional dessert in our family, and it … Read More
Cocktail Recipe 15 Halloween Cocktails Inspired by Filipino Horror Stories Get your sexy or scary costumes ready and welcome Halloween with boozy treats from the country’s top bartenders. From doppelgängers, demons, evil dwarves, halimaw sa banga, kapre, aswang, mambabarang, and white ladies, our local bartenders created fun recipe serves inspired by Filipino folklore and horror stories using local ingredients. Get inspired and you might get some ideas for your Halloween soiree. … Read More