Cheers to National Whisky Sour Day With These Five Cocktail Recipes Everyone loves a glass of whisky sour! It’s one of the most staple cocktails behind the bar, primarily composed of whisky, lime or lemon, and a sweetener – sugar, syrups, triple sec, etc. This cocktail recipe was first written down in the 1862 book The Bartender’s Guide by Jerry Thomas. Today, every August 25, people around the world celebrate a … Read More
Visayan Sour This whisky sour twist is fun to make and more fun to drink! It’s sweet, tart, with the right balance of sour. Ingredients: 60 ml Jack Daniel’s Whiskey 30 ml calamansi juice 1 dallop Clara Ole Mango Pineapple Jam 1 pinch salt 3 drops Angostura bitters 1 egg white Directions: In a shaker, combine all ingredients, except for bitters, dry … Read More
Celebrate World Whisky Day With These 8 Exciting Whisky Cocktail Recipes May 19, Saturday is World Whisky Day, this holiday is a global celebration of the “water of life,” whisky. The best way to celebrate this golden spirit is to have a whisky dram, a whisky bottle, or a whisky cocktail and enjoy it with friends, whisky enthusiasts, even whisky nubes. Join the global celebration and have fun making these fun … Read More
Akashi Archivo Akashi Archivo is one of the cocktails DrinkManila created for Archivo 1984 for the La Fuerza Party last March 1, 2018. This highball-inspired drink is perfect for hot days spent roasting under the tropical sun or humid nights chilling with friends. Akashi Red Blended Whisky is excellent for mixing. The hint of sweet peach from the Creme du Peche balances … Read More
Naughty Santa Cocktail Recipe by Clayton Paul G. Munar Recipe by Clayton Paul G. Munar, bar manager at Buddha Bar Manila located at PICAR Place, Kalayaan Ave. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City “I loved the story of Santa Claus coming through the chimney tops on Christmas—I grew up in Baguio and our house had a chimney (it’s mandatory lol)—giving gifts while the children are asleep. And I loved more the story … Read More
A Piece of Cake Cocktail Recipe by Ian Serdick Libang Recipe by Ian Serdick Libang, Bartender from Spirits Library “This cocktail is inspired by the classic mango graham cake. It’is for people who love to eat dessert before or even during dinner (you know who you are).” Glass used: tall glass Garnish: dried mangoes and graham powder Ice: tube/cube ice Ingredients: 45 ml Monkey Shoulder 20 ml homemade cream liqueur … Read More
S’mores Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe by Icy Mariñas Recipe by Icy Mariñas, DrinkManila.com’s Mixology Expert Tasting notes: Inspired by the favorite childhood treat S’mores, this drink brings to mind the burnt, sweet scent of fire-roasted marshmallows layered with chocolate and graham crackers. It’s a strong sipping drink for the adult who will always be a kid at heart. Ingredients: 45 ml Jack Daniel’s 10 ml Kahlúa 2 dashes … Read More
Pinoy Mint Julep Cocktail Recipe by Lennon Aguilar Recipe by Lennon Aguilar, F&B operations supervisor of 1824 Whisky and Cigar Bar, Discovery Primea located at 6749 Ayala Ave, Makati City “A cross between two classic drinks, Kentucky Derby’s official cocktail, mint julep (bourbon whisky, mint leaves, and sugar) and our very own sago’t gulaman (a Filipino favorite refreshment or palamig). Filipino culture is one of my favorite inspirations … Read More
Sling of Ebenezer Cocktail Recipe by Lester Ligon Recipe by Lester Ligon, bar manager at ABV (one of 2017 Asia’s 50 Best Bars) located at Basement Floor, 1209, 22 Jupiter, Makati “The drink is all about the famous Charles Dickens novel, a classic albeit slightly terrifying holiday tale, A Christmas Carol. The story is about a grouchy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge who has lost his Christmas Spirit and was … Read More
Hail Santa Cocktail Recipe by Sam Webster Recipe by Sam Webster Bar Manager at Hooch, located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City “In the spirit of the season, I hope to win the favor of our Benevolent Festive Overlord, in order to secure great material gains so that I may feel complete. All hail his Benevolent Jollyness!” – Sam Ingredients: 25 ml Chivas Regal 12 … Read More