Red Cocktail by Ian James Osillo Up next on our countdown to Christmas is Campari Philippines Brand Ambassador Ian James Osillo. This cheery cocktail, aptly called Red, is inspired by the color most associated with Christmas. “It is also a representation of optimism, courage, confidence, and passion. Traits that are very important for the recovery of our beloved food and beverage industry,” Ian shares. Ingredients: 30 … Read More
Whip Up these 12 Love Potions for Valentine’s Day Spark the romance on Valentine’s Day with these romantic and boozy concoctions. You don’t have to bring your date to a spanky bar or restaurant to have a great night, practice your skills behind the bar and impress your special one with a candlelight dinner at home and pair it with any of these homemade romantic drinks. 1. Aphrodite’s Kiss … Read More
Bisperas, Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Head Bartender at Cigar Bar and Poker Room, Solaire Resort and Casino (Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila) The recipe takes inspiration from the Christmas song Pasko na Naman. Often played as the final song during the last Simbang Gabi or Misa de Aguinaldo, this song is composed by Felipe de Leon … Read More
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
10 Fun Pink Drink Recipes to Celebrate National Pink Day! There seems to be a National Day for almost everything, in the US alone there are over 1,500 national days. Well, today, June 23 is a special day dedicated for color pink and all it represents. So, If you’re not into wearing pink today or singing Pink by Aerosmith then here’s a list of fun pink drinks you can enjoy … Read More
DrinkManila Travels Zambales: Pastilla Colada Cocktail Recipe DrinkManila Travels is a new series on our website featuring adventures in different locations around the Philippines. The episodes will highlight various regional delicacies that can be turned into or incorporated in cocktails. Follow our travels and adventures as we quench our thirst and promote our favorite local products, one cocktail at a time. For our first episode, DrinkManila went on a … Read More
Choco Martini If you love dessert-y cocktails, this one’s for you. It has a deep chocolate smell, is sweet and coconuty, with a chocolate-coconuty finish. Ingredients: 45 ml Vuqo coconut vodka 15 ml Creme de cacao – white 1 dash chocolate bitters Chocolate powder Directions: Chill coupette with ice. Set aside. In a mixing glass, pour all ingredients, add ice and stir. … Read More
Kabaranggay by Anthony Dave Adonis Banda Recipe by Hooch bartender Anthony Dave Adonis Banda This is another great mashup of a childhood treat with an adult drink. It is sweet from candy and Mountain Dew, with some bitterness from the beer, and has a minty finish. Ingredients: 50 ml gin 3 pcs snow bear 30 ml Mountain Dew 30 ml Red Horse beer 15 ml calamansi juice Directions: … Read More
Choco Nutter A nutty cocktail with hints of chocolate and a rounded sweet ending. It is a perfect mixture of a childhood classic with a grown-up feel. Ingredients: 1teaspoon peanut butter 30 ml whisky 30 ml Disaronno 5 ml vanilla syrup whole egg Choc-Nut (sprinkled on top) Directions: In a shaker, add all ingredients except Choc-Nut. Dry shake. Add ice and wet shake. … Read More
Gayuma Recipe by CEO of Liquido Maestro, Kalel Demetrio The drink is aromatic and very refreshing, it has a balanced combination of sour from lambanog, calamansi, and fresh notes of cucumber and basil. It is a perfect cocktail for your Valentine’s date. It lures, it lingers and will keep anyone wanting for more. This drink is available in Alamat (Poblacion) and … Read More