We’ve tapped a few bartenders as well as a couple of brand ambassadors to create this year’s batch of holiday cocktails. We’re counting down to Christmas in Simbang Gabi style, as we’ve got 9 cocktails in store for your holiday drinking pleasure. We’re starting with the Liquido Maestro himself, Destileriya Barako and Agimat at Ugat’s Kalel Demetrio. His cocktail Regalo …

Enjoy this childhood classic with a bit of a punch. We’ve combined the straightforward screwdriver cocktail with the Orange Julius and jazzed it up a bit. A brand that goes all the way back to the 1920s in California, Orange Julius was a staple in local malls all the 80s. Many Millennials and Gen Xers have fond memories of this …

In celebration of Harvey Wallbanger’s day on November 8, we’ve tweaked the classic recipe of vodka, orange juice, and Galliano. The dalandan juice adds a depth to the citrus flavors, and the homemade anise liqueur provides that classic sweet vanilla-anise taste. The result is a bright, fresh cocktail with a deep nutty finish.  For the original recipe, visit this link to watch …

This cocktail is created for Benefit Cosmetics Philippines’ sixth-anniversary celebration. DrinkManila made a drink inspired by the innocent yet provocative glow of one of Benefit’s first product, the universally flattering rose-tinted lip and cheek stain, Benetint.  July 6 celebrates International Kissing Day, and we encourage everyone to kiss the person you love, but make sure they’re willing to be kissed! …

This twist on the White Russian is the ultimate Easter treat. Easter Cotton Tail is a decadent take on a beloved cocktail and makes use of the classic chewy White Rabbit Candy as a milk base instead of cream. Since the White Rabbit Milk is heavier than cream, it sinks to the bottom, making it look like a reverse White …

Fresh, light and tangy, Afterglow will leave a smile on your face and color on your cheeks. The sweetness of the jam goes well with the cooling flavor of cucumber, with just the right amount of tartness from the lemon to keep it grounded. Perfect to sip and savor in the afternoon. Ingredients: 30 ml Tito's Vodka  30 ml cucumber …

We’ve done some twists to the Bloody Mary, but this is taking it to a different direction. Instead of using red tomato juice (which makes the drink ‘bloody’) we opted to use unripe green tomatoes. Unripe tomatoes give the drink a milder taste. Add the green freshness of the cucumber and green bell pepper, and you’ve got yourself a Naughty …

This easy to make drink is a no-frills martini and is something you can enjoy up in the mountains (or whenever you feel the thirst for coffee with a boozy kick. You can pre-make it before your trip or put it together once you’ve set up camp. What’s awesome is that this drink can be enjoyed hot (for those cold …

This fun cocktail is quite green. Literally. The ingredients are all green. The green apple and cucumber juices add a fruity freshness to this cooling drink, and the tart finish with a hint of sweetness comes from the lime juice and sour candy. Ingredients: 45 ml Tito’s vodka 60 ml sweetened fresh green apple juice 30 ml cucumber juice 20 …

Recipe by Joseph Anthony Apostol Beverage Innovation Executive – DaVinci Gourmet Philippines; Mix Generation Bar Services – Proprietor; Philippine Flair Underground – Founder “Christmas will always be the best when celebrating with the people we love. Putting together different ingredients in one drink is like bringing the family back together. For me, family is the one chance you have at …