Super Submarine This was a staple at Penguin (RIP) in Remedios, Malate. Take a bottle of Red Horse beer, pour it into a large beer mug and drop a shot of lambanog (coconut vodka) and enjoy this cold beverage that is sure to give you a swift kick. The sweetness of the lambanog (from Quezon, not the mass-produced flavored ones you see … Read More
Jammy Doughnut Shooter This shooter reminds us of relationships, sweet in the beginning and bitter in the end. It combines the sweet and sour note of the the black currant liqueur and the bitter and sweet toffee flavor of Irish whiskey-and-cream-based liqueur. The drink has a very thick texture so it won’t go as smoothly like your usual shooter but it’s like eating small bites of jammy doughnuts, … Read More
Berry Cider Punch This red punch recipe is perfect to serve for thirsty Halloween party goers but can also be enjoyed even without an occasion. It has a balanced combination of sweetness from the strawberry puree and sourness from the cider. For a fun serve, add pop rocks and lollies with fresh strawberry per glass serving. Glass: Highball glasses Ice: Tube Ingredients: (This recipe serves … Read More
Spooky Halloween Punch Another suggestion for a batch cocktail (another term for punch) is this holiday-specific one that is sure to delight the kid in every imbiber. Kitschy and fruity, this punch will surely be a hit at any party. Just try not to look at the lychee “eyeballs” staring at you as you knock these back. To add to the holiday spirit … Read More
Rubber Duckie Punch Punches are a surefire way to get everyone drinks without the hassle of making one for each glass. Easy to make and even easier to drink, this sweet and citrusy punch is something everyone will enjoy. It does have a lot of liquor, so keep that in mind. The rubber ducks even look happy to be swimming in it. Ingredients: … Read More
Red Head Now this is a shot that is quite Halloween-y. Ideally built in a chilled skull shot glass, this fiery shooter will definitely set fire to your cold, dead heart. It looks intimidating, but it goes down easily, with just a slight heat from the tabasco sliding down your throat. The cold Sambuca tempers the roughness of the Bacardi 151 and … Read More
Around the Asian Seas Recipe by Kathryn “Kath” Eckstein Cornista Mixologist of Don Papa Rum and Papa Loa bar in BGC (located at 109, Shoppes at Forbeswoods Heights, Rizal Dr, Taguig, Metro Manila) A cocktail with Asian flavors. It wakes your palate with the salt and spicy Togarashi flakes from the foam, then runs a citrus velvety feel in the mouth and finishes with … Read More
Tam Collins A riff on the classic Tom Collins. Tammy Tavera of The Bonbon Club has made it his own by adding his own ginger shrub. He uses Beefeater gin because it is dry and balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. This drink is refreshing and sweet, with a hint of ginger ale (from the ginger shrub and the soda water). Ingredients: … Read More
Bada Bing Bada Boom There are a lot of cocktails called Bada Bing Bada Boom, and this version is just as the name suggests: easy, quick, and smooth. The passionfruit from the juice and syrup complements the sweet flavors of Galliano with its notes of anise, herbs, and vanilla. The citrus from calamansi cuts the sweetness of the drink, which makes for a balanced … Read More
Miles Negroni Recipe by Tammy Tavera, Head bartender The Bonbon Club G/F 16 Tropical Palms, Gallardo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, 1229 Metro Manila Named because it took years and lots of walking while thinking to get to this version of this drink, it is straightforward and bitter (it is a Negroni, after all) with a hint of vanilla and mint (from … Read More