Vegan Sour Monkey Vegans rejoice! You can still enjoy the classic whisky sour without worrying about egg white in your drink. We’ve used aquafaba (chickpea brine) in this vegan version of whisky sour. Aquafaba is the perfect substitute for eggs white, as it foams up similarly. If you’re going to be using chickpeas in any dish, use the leftover brine to make cocktails … Read More
Salamangkero The cold breeze has been making us feel a bit under the weather. Here’s what to drink when you’re feeling under the weather but you still want to be a little naughty. It’s refreshing and easy to drink, like iced tea, with notes of floral sweetness of the bergamot and just a hint of the spicy ginger kick. Ingredients: 1 … Read More
Breakfast Old Fashioned Whisky as your first meal of the day? Why not? Start your day right with Breakfast Old Fashioned. Made with cereal-infused whisky (Akashi), Breakfast Old Fashioned is a new twist to the classic drink. Distinct hints of corn in the nose and palate add a unique flavor to this smooth, spirit-forward cocktail. Ingredients: 60 ml cereal-infused Akashi Whisky* 5 ml simple … Read More
Peach Apple Fizz With notes of sweet candy and fresh apples, Peach Apple Fizz, is a like a boozy version of one of your childhood juice drinks. The zesty nose and smoky, peppery finish make this cocktail all grown up. Ingredients: 30 ml Johnny Walker Red 5 ml Giffard Apple Syrup* 180 ml Bundaberg Peach Sparkling Drink *Note: muddle a slice of Granny … Read More
Scene Stealer (Popcorn-infused Whisky Cocktail) Scene Stealer is here to make movie nights more fun. Whisky (Johnny Walker Black, in this case), is infused with cinema snacking staple – popcorn. This creamy, delightful cocktail has fruity notes of apple and pineapple, with a hint of salt and a lingering caramel finish. Ingredients 30 ml popcorn-infused whisky 60 ml pineapple juice 15 ml apple syrup or … Read More
Bisperas, Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Recipe by Lawrence Christopher Gabriel Head Bartender at Cigar Bar and Poker Room, Solaire Resort and Casino (Entertainment City, 1 Aseana Ave, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila) The recipe takes inspiration from the Christmas song Pasko na Naman. Often played as the final song during the last Simbang Gabi or Misa de Aguinaldo, this song is composed by Felipe de Leon … Read More
Sales, Recipe by Ian James Osillo Recipe by Ian James Osillo Bar Manager at Cicchetti, Mandalay Whisky and Cigars, and The Belle and Dragon This recipe is inspired by the popular children Christmas song Mano Po Ninong, Mano Po Ninang. It has a delicious aroma of burnt marshmallow, it has a creamy smooth texture, and a spice and whisky note finish. “The song Mano Po Ninong, … Read More
Sabsaban, Recipe by Abigael Quilal-lan Recipe by Abigael Quilal-lan Bartender at ABV (Basement Floor, 1209, 22 Jupiter, Makati City) Pasko Na Sinta ko is a romantic Christmas song popularized by the Filipino singer Gary Valenciano and is the inspiration for this drink. Contrast to the sad theme of the song, this drink will brighten up your gloomy holiday. It has comforting aromas of pandan and … Read More
Purple-luscious, Recipe by Joey Cerdinia Recipe by Joey Cerdinia The cocktail takes inspiration from the song Ang Pasko ay Sumapit. Originally composed by Cebuanos Vicente D. Rubi and Mariano Vestil in 1933 as Kasadya ning Táknaa (How Blissful is this Season), Ang Pasko ay Sumapit was then translated into Tagalog lyrics by Philippine National Artist Levi Celerio during the 1950s. The song still resonates in … Read More
Black Forest, Recipe by Royce Pua Recipe by Royce Pua Bartender at William Grant & Sons and Prima Facie bar (a hidden speakeasy inside Vitto’s Wine Bar & Restaurant located at 114 Scout Lozano St., Tomas Morato, Quezon City (inside Vitto’s) This recipe is inspired by the Christmas song Sana Ngayong Pasko popularized by Ariel Rivera. The cocktail takes its flavors from a classic Black Forest … Read More