Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Valentine’s Day may be over, but our love affair for drinks will never end. Here are drink-related events for the last half of February. We have an extra day in February this year, so that’s an extra day for drinks. Spirits, Cocktails, and Bar Shifts Industry Night with Jason Hussein Ali of The Peak When: February 17, Monday Where: Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails, 5668 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City Time: 9:00 pm onwards Entrance: Free admission Catch Patron Perfectionists SEA winner Jason Hussein Ali as he commandeers the bar at Buccaneers in Poblacion. Get your fix of caipirinhas made with Novo Fogo Cachaca. Bar industry peeps get free cocktails so come through! Edu Zamora and John Blancas of MO Bar Singapore Bar Takeover When: February 24, Monday Where: The Spirits Library, 4963 Guerrero St., Poblacion, Makati City Time: 9:00 pm to 12:00 am Entrance: Free admission Get your taste buds (and livers) ready and sample cocktails from Edu Zamora and John Blancas from Singapore’s MO Bar when they take over The Spirits Library on February 24. It’s going to be a great night of excellent cocktails, so don’t miss it! Cocktail 101 at Wine Depot When: February 24 and 25, Monday and Tuesday Where: Wine Depot Makati (Nicanor Garcia) on February 24, Wine Depot Alabang (Westgate Center) on February 25 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Entrance: Php 700 net consumable Learn the basics of mixology in a fun beginner’s workshop that will teach you the insider tricks of the trade. Limited seats are available. For reservations and inquiry contact winedepot@winedirect.com.ph or +63 917 700 8407. Ji Flair Open 2020 When: February 26, Wednesday Where: HOLA Eat Drink Play, Acqua Private Residences, Mandaluyong City Time: 10:00 am onwards Entrance: Free Admission Show your support for the local bartending community and watch contestants show off their flair-bartending skills at Ji Flair Open 2020. This competition seeks to recognize and appreciate the skills and abilities of local flair-bartenders and raise the bar for Filipino flair-bartenders to challenge and prepare themselves for local and international competitions. Piggy Couch Sessions: Classic Cocktails 101 When: February 29, Saturday Where: Three Little Pigs, 2nd Floor, 12 East Capitol Drive, Pasig City Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,200 per person If cocktails are your thing and want to know how to whip up your own, check out Piggy Couch Sessions. Touted as an interactive alcohol-infused experience designed to turn casual drinkers into crafty mixers, Piggy Couch Sessions’ Classic Cocktails 101 is an immersive class on cocktail mixing, where students get to learn the terms, tools, and techniques of bartending. Participants get to create three classic cocktails and receive program handouts and a certificate of participation. For inquiries, contact +63 927 870 2365 or email threelittlepigsph@gmail.com. Limited seating available. Reserve a spot and confirm details here. Wine and Dine Cena Con Vino When: February 20, Thursday Where: The Henry Hotel Manila, 2680 F. B. Harrison Street, Pasay City Time: 5:00 pm onwards Entrance: Php 2,400 net Swoon over six Italian wines from Tuscany and Piedmont paired with a six-course dinner at The Henry Hotel on February 20. Featured pairings for the evening are Tuna Tartar & Spicy Sweet Potato Chips paired with Meleto Chianti Classico, Mushroom Soup with Cheese Quenelle paired with Meleto Fiore Toscana, Watermelon Calamansi Sorbet with Meleto Spumante Brut, choice or Slow-Cooked Beef Cheeks con Gremolata Quinoa & Cauliflower Rice or Sea Bass En Papillote (capers, tomatoes, ginger) Quinoa & Cauliflower Rice paired with Vigna Casi Reserva & Petra Alto Rosso Toscana, and Panna Cotta with Minted Fruits with Meleto Spumante Brut. Limited seats are available. Reserve your spot here. The Gamechanger Biodynamic Wine Dinner When: February 20, Thursday Where: Dr. Wine Manila, Ground floor, 5921 Algier Street, Poblacion, Makati City Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,500++ Biodynamic wines are carving a niche in the wine market. Discover their fascinating stories and their distinct characters in a wine dinner with organic food pairings this coming February 20th at Dr. Wine Manila. Call +63 0917 563 8811 for reservations. Jeepney Wine Tour 2020 When: February 22, Saturday Where: AWC Philippines, 2/F Alegria Alta Building, 2294 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City Time: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,500 | Php 3,000 per person for group of 10 Beep-beep! The Jeepney Wine Tour is back for the 3rd year to offer a uniquely Filipino wine experience! Participants will go bar hopping Pinoy-style and discover the three main wine-producing countries through a selection of wine, at four different restaurants throughout Bonifacio Global City. They will be chauffeured around in themed jeepneys from each location. Guests are encouraged to come in costume that represents one of the three featured countries (France, Spain, Italy). The best costume will be rewarded at the end of the night. For inquiries and reservations, contact info@awc.com.ph L’Aperitivo Romano When: February 26, Wednesday Where: Ponte Rialto Ristorante Italiano, Grand Canal Mall, A122-A123, Upper McKinley Rd, Taguig Time: 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Entrance: Php 2,000 for Members | Php 2,500 for Non-members The Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ICCPI), in partnership with Casale del Giglio, brings you wines from the Eternal City through L’Aperitivo Romano. Experience a pairing of fine Roman wine from Casale del Giglio and authentic Roman finger food from Ponte Rialto on February 26. Founded in 1967, Casale del Giglio is one of the experts in viticulture and one of the best producers of fine wines from Italy. Featured wines for the evening include the spicy Cesanese Lazio Rosso, the zesty Bellone Bianco Lazio, and the fruity Albiola Lazio Rosato. Another highlight of L’Aperitivo Romano is the exquisite food brought to Manila all the way from Rome. Sample delectable treats like Pecorino Semistagionato, Guanciali, Prosciutto Amatriciana, Tronchetti di Ariccia, and Carollina. L’Aperitivo Italiano is a series of business networking events that give guests the experience of the Italian way and lifestyle of socializing, and dine on authentic Italian delicacies paired with fine wines. Register here. Wine Down When: February 28, Friday Where: The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Time: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm Entrance: Php 1,800 net per person Spice up your Friday night and wind down after a long week with endless pours of wine and soothing entertainment at The Lounge at Grand Hyatt Manila on February 28. Indulge in a wine buffet for three hours, and snack on cheese and canapes. For reservations or inquiries, call +632 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com. Food and Drink Sake Dinner at Enbu Japanese Restaurant When: February 20, Thursday Where: Enbu Japanese Restaurant, Okada Manila, New Seaside Dr, Tambo, Parañaque City Time: Pouring starts at 7:00 pm Entrance: PHP 5,000 ++ Regular Rate | PHP 3,500 ++ for Sake Society members Delight in some of life’s pleasures at Okada Manila Wine & Dine Series: Sake Dinner at Enbu Japanese Restaurant. Celebrate the timeless pairing of authentic Japanese cuisine and some of the finest sake from Japan’s top breweries. For inquiries please contact +63 917 801 8975. Contact +63 917 853 7501 for reservations and bookings. Whiskies of the World – Masterclass with Tapas Pairings When: February 22, Saturday Where: Apartment 1B, Sedeno St., Salcedo Village, Makati City Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Entrance: Php 2400 Explore the World of Whiskies and learn about the qualities of each major sub-category at Apartment 1B in Salcedo Village on February 22. Six fine whiskies will be paired with exquisite small plates prepared by Chef Aissa Nable-Montecillo: EH Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey paired with Grilled Tomato, Ricotta and Pesto Crostini, Lambay Small Batch Blended Irish Whiskey paired with Homemade Three Cheese Pizzetta (Crispy Pizza with 3 Cheeses), Dewar’s 15-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky paired with Black Sesame Salmon and Wasabi Mayo on a Filo Cup, Old Ballantruan “The Peated Malt” Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, paired with Homemade Falafel and Yogurt Dipping Sauce, Smokehead Sherry Bomb Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky paired with Pork Riblets and Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky paired with Heavenly Mud on Chocolate Cake. Limited seating. Book your seat at hello@thetastingclubmanila.com or +63 918 205 8151. Parties FUTURIST TURNS 1!! When: February 29, Saturday Where: Futur:st, 5062 Guerrero Street, Poblacion, Makati City Time: 7:00 pm onwards Entrance: Free admission Futur:st is turning a year old! It’s going to be a night of dancing, drinking, and merry-making. Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the beats by Chuvaness, ManilaAnimal, The Vanstock, Bins, Ayon, Saint Guel, and Samantha Nicole. If you need a bit of liquid courage or just want to party harder, they’re offering Buy 1 Take 1 on Jagermeister all night long. POP by to get Lucky! When: February 29, Saturday Where: Julyan Coffee Spot, 5936 Gloria Street, Poblacion, Makati City Time: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am Entrance: Free Admission Check out the new place in Poblacion to get your caffeine fix, as the Plebs of Poblacion takes over their Julyan Coffee Spot’s 2nd floor and party on the 29th. Php 120 Russian Aloha’s and Oldswags and beer for Php 70 all night. Coffee Coffee University: Basic Barista Course When: February 29, Saturday Where: Commune, 36 Polaris St., Poblacion, Makati City Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Entrance: Php 3,500 inclusive of coffee, snacks, and certificate Learn about the ins and outs of coffee in Commune Coffee University’s Basic Barista Course. This introductory course will discuss the basics of coffee, its history, processing and science. Plus, participants get hands-on experience operating an espresso machine. Fill up this form to reserve a slot. For more info, send an email to events@commune.ph or call +632 8275 6324 or +63 919 859 5848. DrinkManila will keep updating the list of events. If you have events that you would like to include on the list, please send us complete information at mail@drinkmanila.com.