Kanzake Lichi by Vanessa Rabadon We’ve tapped another batch of bartenders – a couple of veterans and a lot of fresh faces – to bring us some holiday spirit. We’ll start with one of the veterans in the industry, Vanessa Rabadon, bar manager of The After Five in Marikina. She took her inspiration from Japan for her fruity, aromatic, and slightly umami Christmas cocktail, … Read More
For Goodness Sake It’s deep into the sakura season, and we wanted to make a drink that will make you feel like you’re amongst the cherry blossoms. For Goodness Sake combines sake with delicate flavors of apple and sakura into an elegant cocktail. If you can, use fresh Fuji apple juice for better flavor. Ingredients: 60 ml Joppari Honjozo "Stubborn Daruma" Sake 30 … 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
Down Under Cocktail Recipe by Royce Pua Recipe by Royce Pua Bartender at William Grant & Sons and Prima Facie bar “The drink inspires summer weather and the Christmas season.” – Royce Ingredients: 2.5 oz watermelon water 1.5 oz shochu 1 oz lime .75 oz Giffard rose syrup Glass: collins Garnish: watermelon wedge Ice: tube ice Directions: Combine everything in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Strain into a Collins glass filled … Read More
Eve’s Garland Cocktail Recipe by DrinkManila’s Tatum Ancheta Recipe by Tatum Ancheta, DrinkManila.com editor-in-chief “I love the smell of fresh garlands around the house during Christmas season. I wanted to create a drink that would remind me of Christmas Eve when I’d wake up to sneak a peek at my gift under the Christmas tree.” – Tatum Ingredients: 30 ml sake 30 ml Agua de Bolivia 30 ml … Read More
DrinkManila Valentine’s Day Shooter: In The Mood For Love This Japanese-inspired shooter smells toasty (from the sesame seeds) and fresh (from the greens). Silky, savory, with a hint of spiciness from Sriracha and heat from the Sake, it has a creamy, egg-y finish. It’s like a little meal, with your rice (Sake), veggies (greens), protein (egg), and seasoning (Sriracha and sesame seeds). Ingredients: sake ponzu or lemon juice quail … Read More