One of the things I keep getting asked involves coming up with a set of ‘rules’ on how to pair wine and cheese. The thing is, I believe that taste is subjective and how I like my cheese and wine may not be how other people like it; and I’m not well-versed on the subject of cheese (wine however is a …

We’ve all been there. After a night of fun and drinks that may have gotten out of hand, you wake up with a bad taste in your mouth, a pounding headache, uneasy stomach, and light and sound sensitivity. All the classic symptoms of a hangover. Sometimes it gets so bad that you curse the heavens and even make silly promises …

“Stay safe! Know what you’re drinking!” After the recent FDA advisory on Cosmic Carabao, we have seen these messages and warnings on social media, news, and even getting these messages from friends. DrinkManila is a big supporter of the local craft spirits and bar industry, and following how the industry has blossomed over the years, it is disappointing and alarming …

It’s always exciting when mixologists from some of the best bars from around the world visit the Philippines for cocktail events and guest shifts. The opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business inspires people in our local industry. City of Dreams Cocktail creator Sam Jeveons shares 5 Tips for Up-and-Coming Bartenders: Learn your classics. “There are …

The mere mention of “tequila” sends memories of parties, celebrations, and crazy epic nights out with friends that probably ended up in their hidden books of hangover stories or embarrassing social media posts that will forever be part of your digital footprint. But any kind of alcohol consumed in shots will definitely hit you like a rock, get you drunk …

It’s already October, the month of Halloween, continuous Christmas songs, and Oktoberfest. There are many events around the world to celebrate the beer festival. It is believed that the Sumerians accidentally discovered beer six to eight thousand years ago. And the methods have been refined over millennia. Like wine, beer has numerous styles and varieties. While the Philippine’s beer market …

If you love hanging out by the bar and watching bartenders create your favorite drinks, you’ll often hear them throw around some interesting yet foreign phrases. We’ve gathered some terms that will guide you in understanding some bartending language. So, next time you sit by the bar and chat up your bartender you can throw around these words with a smile: “Hey, …

In the feature “Tips for Avoiding a Hangover”, we discussed what to do to prepare yourself for a night of drinking to avoid the dreaded hangover. But if you failed to follow the tips, read below to find some cure for the dreaded next day after. Soup #5– this local exotic delicacy, made traditionally of bulls’ balls, is said to …

The naming of drinks can be one of the easiest or hardest things about making cocktails. The name can be an inside joke, based on the spirit or other ingredients, or the color, etc. Sometimes it seems even effortless. And other times, it takes a group effort brainstorming, word association games and several Google searches before a name is settled …