Calm Whisper Relax at the end of a long workweek with Calm Whisper. Chill with this simple refreshing highball that will energize you for the weekend. Add some lemongrass syrup and squeeze calamansi for a stronger flavor. Ingredients: 30 ml Okinawa Gin 7.5 ml lemongrass syrup 1 calamansi muddled lemongrass stalk topped with Fentiman's light tonic Directions: Arrange lemongrass stalk and … Read More
DrinkManila Valentine’s Day Cocktail: Rose Milk Happy Heart’s Day, dear imbibers! Let’s toast to love with our Valentine’s Day cocktail, Rose Milk. It has subtle floral notes, and creamy, milky undertones. Like a soft kiss on the cheek or a gentle squeeze as you’re holding hands with the one you love, Rose Milk is a quiet expression of love. Ingredients: 45 ml Okinawa Gin 60 ml … Read More
Metal Mickey Celebrate the Year of the Rat with Metal Mickey, a delightful cocktail with a unique flavor profile. It has a mango sweetness complemented by citrusy Shekwasha (Japanese flat lemon) and a long spicy finish. Best to be paired with whatever feast you have for the festivity. Here’s to a strong, prosperous, and lucky year! Ingredients: 45 ml Okinawa Gin 20 … Read More
New Year Cocktail: 108 Bells Ring in the new year with 108 Bells, a bubbly, slightly sweet cocktail with a kick. This cocktail is named after the Japanese custom of Joya no Kane, where temples across Japan ring their bells 108 times to welcome the new year. The number represents the 108 worldly desires that a person experiences throughout their life. By ringing the bells, … Read More
DrinkManila Christmas Cocktail: Okinawa 25 To celebrate this year’s Christmas season, we’ve whipped up a cocktail to bring out all the holiday feels. Okinawa 25 is a complex cocktail that grows on you. It has a pome fruit complexity, deep sweetness, with notes of green pear and just a touch of Chardonnay, and a surprisingly floral finish. Take a few sips to really appreciate the … Read More
Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Sagittarius Sagittarius Date: November 23 to December 21 Element: Fire Quality: Mutable The adventurous and independent Sagittarius is the last fire sign of the year. This light and fresh cocktail reflects the carefree outlook of the archer of the horoscope. It can be enjoyed in a variety of situations and moods, which is like the flexible and adaptable nature of the … Read More
Zodiac Sign Cocktail: Libra Libra Date range: September 23 – October 22 Element: Air Quality: Cardinal Libra is known as the Casanova of the zodiac. This cocktail is Libra in a glass: sexy, seductive, and utterly irresistible. Libra is the zodiac sign represented by scales, which reflects Libra’s fixation on balance and harmony. Our Libra cocktail embodies that obsession. The delicate balance of soju and gin, the … Read More
Yuzu Yummy We love the taste of yuzu! It has a very distinct flavor and aroma that sets it apart from other citruses. That yummy flavor shines in this refreshing cocktail. If you can’t find fresh yuzu fruit in your local Japanese store, you can substitute with jams or purée like what we used for this recipe. Ingredients 45 ml J.J. Whitley … Read More
Clockwork Tangerine Clockwork Tangerine combines the sweet and sour taste of strawberries with the aromatic scent and subtle peppery flavor of basil and the spiciness of ginger. The ginger beer lightens the cocktail while adding another layer of flavor. Chew on the strawberry jelly candy as you sip to get the full experience. Ingredients 45 ml Filliers 28 Tangerine Gin 25 ml … Read More
Serial Miller Are you feeling down because of the weather? Perk up with Serial Miller, a tart cocktail that will reinvigorate you. Layers of citrus and kiwi bring out the fresh citrus notes of Martin Miller’s Gin, with the faintest glimmer of mint in the finish. Ingredients 45 ml Martin Miller's Gin 25 ml Monin Kiwi Purée 10 ml calamansi juice 15 … Read More