Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Ghost Month calls for spirited events! Don’t miss these drink-related events for the latter part of August. 1) Fernet Hunter Bar Shift Where: Run Rabbit Run, 4991 P. Guanzon St. Makati; Chino MNL, 3rd Ave, Taguig When: August 15, Thursday; August 16, Friday Time: 9 pm to 12 mn; 8 pm to 12 mn Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Raphael Holzer Fernet Hunter’s (a fresh take on a classic Italian bitter) co-founder Raphael Holzer is in Manila for back to back bar shift in Poblacion and BGC. Discover and learn about the taste and flavors of Fernet Hunter. From highballs to Negroni, Raphael will be concocting his signature creations to highlight how Fernet Hunter bitters can be used in various cocktail recipes. Catch him on August 15, 9 pm until midnight at Run Rabbit Run in Poblacion or on August 16, 8 pm onwards at Chino MNL in BGC. 2) Aperitivo Epico Where: Finestra, Solaire Resort, 1 Aseana Avenue Entertainment City, Parañaque City When: August 16, Friday Time: 5:50 pm - 10:30 pm Entrance: PHP 1,295+ inclusive of VAT and subject to a service charge Have an epic night you won’t soon forget at Finestra in Solaire Resort. Enjoy free-flowing wine, cocktails, and oysters courtesy of their special Aperitivo Epico offer. Call 888-8888 for reservations. 3) Tour de France: An Introduction to French Wines Where: Wine Story, 111, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA Corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City When: August 17, Saturday Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,500 per person Get to know the history of French wine and learn how and why it became a cultural institution in France in a Wine Story Academy’s Tour De France: An Introduction to French Wines.Expand your knowledge of French wine, taste, and learn to identify the subtle nuances between selected wines from top wine regions, such as Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire Valley, and Rhone, For inquiries or special rates, send a message at academy@winestory.com.ph or +639178240721. 4) Piggy Couch Sessions: Classic Drinks and Crafty Mixes (Built & Muddled) Where: Three Little Pigs, 12 E Capitol Dr, Pasig When: August 17, Saturday Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,200 per person Set at the cozy Three Little Pigs speakeasy, Piggy Couch Sessions is an interactive bartending experience designed to turn casual drinkers into crafty mixers. Guided by Pylon CEO Patrick Cuartero, learn about mixology terms, tools, and techniques. For this session, the focus of the mixology 101 is drinks made by building and muddling. With the right tools and a handful of tips, participants can craft their own tasty cocktails in no time. For inquiries, contact +639278702365 or email threelittlepigsph@gmail.com. 5) The Pen x Gallery Where: Gallery by Chele, 5th Floor, CLIPP Center, 11th Avenue corner 39th Street, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 Taguig When: August 20, Tuesday; August 21, Wednesday Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 and 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm Entrance: Call +632 218 3895 for the price and reservation The Peninsula Manila beverage manager Rico Deang pits his talents against Chef Chele Gonzales of Gallery by Chele in a two-night experiential dinner series. Anything Chele food and drink collaboration is a must-try! On the first day, Chef Chele will prepare a multi-course dinner menu inspired by Filipino souring agents paired with complementing drinks by Rico. On August 21st Chef Chele will prepare a menu of five-course and nine-course tasting menus for guests to choose from paired with signature cocktails by Rico. Only ten seats are available at the chef ’s table, so make sure to reserve ahead. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm with another set scheduled by 8:30 pm. Call +632 218 3895 to reserve your seats. 6) Single Origin Rockwell: Motown Night Where: Single Origin Rockwell, 28 Amorsolo Drive, Makati, When: August 22, Thursday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Take advantage of the night’s discounted wines. Enjoy food and drinks while listening to soul music. For reservations call or DM us at 0995 914 4137 / 02 772 6259. 7) Rum & Reggae Pool Party at the Deck Bar Where: Deck Bar, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Civic Drive Filinvest, Muntinlupa City When: August 23, Friday Time: 7:00 to 11:00 pm Entrance: Php 670++ (entrance and unlimited rum cocktails) Lovers of Reggae should check out the Deck Bar at Crimson Hotel for a celebration of Reggae music & the Caribbean lifestyle. Come in your most chill Rasta and Reggae attire and relish unlimited craft Plantation Rum cocktails as you party with DJ Tha Bling’ One, and sample the flavors of the Caribbean Islands when you get peckish. Limited slots are available. For inquiries or reservations, please call +638632222 or +639985953769 or email dining@crimsonhotel.com. 8) Rum For Your Life When: August 24 Where: Run Rabbit Run, 4991 P. Guanzon St., 1210 Makati Time: 9 pm to 1 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale It’s Rum Month! And Don Papa Rum is celebrating at Run Rabbit Run for a night of music, treats, and rum drinks. Catch Don Papa Rum Asia Brand Ambassador Lloyd Misagal as he takes over the bar and serves signature rum cocktails. Vibe out to beats by Tarantella, Mulan, Sleepy Boi, Enzo Lim, Cao, and REI Ka. 9) Francis Carag Bar Shift When: August 23, Friday; August 24, Saturday Where: Proof Manila, Jupiter, Makati; The Spirits Library, Guerrero, Makati Time: 9 pm onwards Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Giffard Philippines and Savoroso brought Giffard West Cup Asia 2019 1st Runner-up Winner Francis Carag from CÈ LA VI Singapore to stir up some of his signature cocktails for a back-to-back guest shift at Proof Manila on August 2 and The Spirits Library on August 24. Witness this guy in action while he tells stories about his recent trip to Angers, France where he competed in the Global Finals. Make sure to come early to catch a seat by the bar! 10) Piggy Couch Sessions: Classic Drinks and Crafty Mixes (Shaken & Stirred) Where: Three Little Pigs, 12 E Capitol Dr, Pasig When: August 24, Saturday Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,200 per person Set at the cozy Three Little Pigs speakeasy, Piggy Couch Sessions is an interactive bartending experience designed to turn casual drinkers into crafty mixers. Guided by Pylon CEO Patrick Cuartero, learn about mixology terms, tools, and techniques. For this session, the focus of the mixology 101 is drinks made by shaking and stirring. Learn why 007 prefers his martini shaken, not stirred, and what is the difference between these techniques. For inquiries, contact +639278702365 or email threelittlepigsph@gmail.com. 11) Single Origin BGC: Jazz in the City Where: Single Origin BGC, C3, Bonifacio Highstreet, 7th Ave, Taguig When: August 27, Tuesday Time: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Food and drinks are better with some live jazz music. Chill with your friends for a few drinks on Tuesday night. For reservations, call +63906 268 8902. 12) Bar Takeover: Giorgio Bargiani Where: Baccarat Room & Bar and Finestra, Solaire Resort and Casino, Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque When: August 29, Thursday; August 30, Friday Time: 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 6 pm to 10 pm Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale Catch The Connaught Bar London’s head mixologist, Giorgio Bargiani, as he performs his signature martini pour in a back to back takeover at Solaire’s Baccarat Room & Bar and Finestra the following day. The Connaught Bar has made The World’s 50 Best Bars for nine years making it the 2018 Legend of the List awardee. The bar is known for one of the best martinis in the world, so don’t miss this chance to taste their signature serves. Make sure to secure your seat by the bar, for reservations, call +632 888-8888. 13) Flavors of the World: Jewels of Thai Wine Dinner Where: Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Atang Dela Rama, 1300 Pasay When: August 29, Thursday Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,500 Enjoy a delightful night of food and drinks as Sofitel’s Chef Annurak prepares delectable 6-course Thai menu paired with the finest selection of St Hallett wines. Discover the colorful pairing of wines from Barossa and Eden Valley in Australia together with pomelo salads, Tom Yam Goong, Pad Thai, and other mouthwatering Thai dishes. For inquiries contact winedepot@winedirect.com.ph or 09177008407 14) Single Origin Greenbelt, Craft Beer Night Where: Single Origin, Greenbelt Pedestrian Walkway, Makati When: August 29, Thursday Time: 7:30 pm onwards Entrance: Food and drinks are for sale, beer offering at Php 100/glass Indulge in craft beer with your friends and take advantage of Single Origin’s offering of just Php 100/glass. Featured craft beer for the night is Mt Macedon Holgate brews. Brewed from the freshwater of the Macedon ranges in central Victoria, Australia, Mt Macedon pale ale is refreshing with a balanced malt and hops profile and bright, fruity aromas. 15) Craft Beer By The Bay Where: Met Live, EDSA, Ext. Cor Macapagal Boulevard Metro Park, Bay Area, Pasay City When: August 30, Friday; August 31, Saturday Time: 4:00 pm to 12:00 am Entrance: Message Philippine Craft Beer Community for information on the fees https://www.facebook.com/craftbeer.ph/ Craft Beer By The Bay is a beer tasting event featuring brewers from the Philippine Craft Beer Community. Taste the best beers in the Philippines and learn from the brewers first hand as they operate their booths throughout the day. Have the opportunity to try some much-hyped new brews, taste core range beers, as well as classic styles, and sample some things that might be new to your beer palate. 16) Piggy Couch Sessions: Classic Drinks and Crafty Mixes (Built & Muddled) Where: Three Little Pigs, 12 E Capitol Dr, Pasig When: August 31, Saturday Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,200 per person Part 2 of Piggy Couch Sessions: Built & Muddled workshop. Guided by Pylon CEO Patrick Cuartero, learn about mixology terms, tools, and techniques. For this session, the focus of the mixology 101 is drinks made by building and muddling. With the right tools and a handful of tips, participants can craft their own tasty cocktails in no time. Set at the cozy Three Little Pigs speakeasy, Piggy Couch Sessions is an interactive bartending experience designed to turn casual drinkers into crafty mixers. For inquiries, contact +639278702365 or email threelittlepigsph@gmail.com.