Welcome the brand new year with a Midnight Sparkler! In the Philippines, locals believe that round fruits for New Year symbolize coins or money and are displayed at the New Year feast as a sign of wealth and abundance for the household. This bubbly cocktail uses the round fruit, Clementine oranges, known locally as kiat kiat to welcome the year with good …

Have you heard of Sigbin? If you’ve seen the 2011 Filipino horror flick, Babang Luksa starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz, then Sigbin must have given you nightmares. In the movie, a Sigbin is a spirit trapped within the portal of the mirror, which takes human souls.  In the Visayas Islands and Mindanao, the Sigbin (or Sigben) is a popular creature in Philippine mythology. But unlike the spirit …

Cancer Date: June 21 – July 22 Element: Water Quality: Cardinal Like Scorpio and Pisces, the sign of Cancer belongs to the element of Water. Emotion and their heart deeply guide them, but aside from the gooey feelings, crabs are tenacious and highly imaginative.  We created this sweet and citrus forward cocktail for the Cancer of the Zodiac, the cocktail …

Recipe by Larry Guevara Bar Consultant/Bar Manager of Liquid Concepts Philippines and Manille Beach Bar “Christmas happens to be one of the most important celebrations for most Filipinos. Family reunions and Christmas parties are just some of the special gatherings that bond families and friends near and far. As an ode to the yuletide season with the focus on Filipino …

Recipe by Cedric Cello Bartender Hooch bar is located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City Smith Butcher & Grill Room is located at ACI Building, HV Dela Costa St, Salcedo Village, Makati The aromatic scent of Paris tea greets the nose with notes of fruity black currant, vanilla and a hint of sweet caramel. The cocktail is sweet, fruity, and …