Recipe Whisky Cocktail Dufftown Bells by Rian Asiddao Diageo Philippines brand ambassador Rian Asiddao created a cocktail that compliments the sweet and salty Christmas ham. Dufftown Bells will elevate your Christmas feast, as it brings together sweet, sour, and savory with a touch of heat in every sip. Ingredients: 45 ml Singleton of Dufftown 12 45 ml pineapple juice 15 ml chili-honey syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Top … Read More
Brand News Diageo World Class Bartender Philippines 2021 Announces Top 6 Two thousand and twenty has been a challenging year for the industry with businesses and bartenders having to change and adapt in ways we’ve never seen before as the hospitality landscape faces incredibly tough times. One aspect of the industry that has had to adapt is the bartending competition. The future seemed uncertain, at one point, for the bartending competitions … Read More
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 Raise Your Glass To 2021 With These 10 Cocktails It’s a brand new year! This is the time for new beginnings and fresh starts. 2020 was challenging, to put it mildly. So we look forward to what 2021 has in store for us, and welcome it with a renewed sense of hope. We’ve asked some of our friends in the industry for cocktail recipes to celebrate the new year. … Read More
Brand News The Johnnie Walker Black Label Origin Series Pays Tribute to the Flavors of Scotland Johnnie Walker, the world’s #1 Scotch whisky, marked their 200th year with the release of a limited-release collection that explores and celebrates the distinct flavors of the four corners of Scotland. Those who are fans of Johnnie Walker Black’s balanced flavors of smoke, fresh fruit, rich fruit, and creamy vanilla will be delighted to know that the Johnnie Walker Black … 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
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Dashing Through the Snow Recipe by Rian Asiddao, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador “Christmas won’t be complete without desserts! This drink is inspired by my love for desserts, especially with chocolates and milk. Polvoron is also one of my childhood favorites. Incorporating all of these ingredients in one cocktail brings me back to my childhood days.” – Rian Ingredients: 30 ml Ketel One Vodka 20 … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Oscar Sour by Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador Rian Asiddao Recipe by Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador Rian Asiddao This caramel whisky sour is a great late night movie marathon cocktail. It’s deliciously sweet and creamy with caramel notes, balanced by the sourness of the lemon. The caramel popcorn on top is a yummy treat while downing this frothy drink. Ingredients: 60 ml Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve 20 ml caramel … Read More
Events DrinkManila’s Event Picks for Feb. 17-23 #LoveScotch Bar Takeover at ABV Where: ABV, 22 Jupiter St., Makati When: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017 Time: 9 p.m. The #LoveScotch festival continues as two of Manila’s finest bartenders––Diageo brand ambassador Rian Asiddao and ABV’s Lester Ligon––concoct Scotch cocktails that will enhance your appreciation of the world’s favorite whisky. Wine Not? A Street Food and Wine Popup Where: The Red Light When: Feb. 17 – Feb. … Read More
Tipple Tales We Asked 8 Bartenders: What cocktail fills you with Christmas spirit? Eight mixologists and bartenders from Manila and Singapore share recipes for holiday cocktails that capture the spirit of the season. Take inspiration from these Christmas drinks guaranteed to bring your party some festive cheer: 1. Reena Rivera Bartender, Crackerjack (Singapore) “The cocktail that fills me up with Christmas spirit would definitely be a Sangria, the specific one I learned to … Read More