Recipe Rum Cocktail Carol, Recipe by Ralph Allen B. Santos Bartender at The Spirits Library Inspired by the song Paskong Anong Saya (Bati Nami’y Merry Christmas), Ralph created Carol for DrinkManila.com’s special recipes based on Filipino Christmas songs. “I named the drink Carol, after the name of my late mother, who loves to make Buko Pandan dessert every Christmas. Buko Pandan is a traditional dessert in our family, and it … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Pocket Kings Cocktail Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila Inspired by the power of Kings in the game of Texas Hold’em Poker, this cocktail is a show of strength and aggression. Glass: LSA rock glass Garnish: cinnamon soaked in Angostura bitters and orange twist Ice: cube Ingredients: Myer’s Original Dark Rum Grand Marnier Crème de Cacao Brown Orange and Ginger Ale Directions: Add all … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Sake Cocktail 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
Mexican Spirit Cocktail Recipe White Widow Cocktail Recipe by Royce Pua Recipe by Royce Pua, head bartender at 12/10 located at Guijo, 7635 Guijo, San Antonio Village, Makati City The cocktail is inspired by white Christmas with just a drop of cranberry for a red note. Ingredients: .75 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth de Chambery .75 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth .5 oz Fidencio Mezcal .5 oz Tequila blanco .5 oz Eau de Vie … Read More