Gin Cocktail Recipe DrinkManila Christmas Cocktail: Okinawa 25 To celebrate this year’s Christmas season, we’ve whipped up a cocktail to bring out all the holiday feels. Okinawa 25 is a complex cocktail that grows on you. It has a pome fruit complexity, deep sweetness, with notes of green pear and just a touch of Chardonnay, and a surprisingly floral finish. Take a few sips to really appreciate the … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Hulog ng Langit, Recipe by Icy Mariñas Recipe by DrinkManila’s Resident Mixologist Icy Mariñas Inspired by the popular song Himig ng Pasko sang by APO Hiking Society and covered by other Filipino artist. “Just like the first few lines of the song. ‘Malamig ang simoy ng hangin. Masaya ang bawat damdamin…’ The song describes how I feel when the cold Christmas breeze starts, you’ll instantly smell my … Read More
Cocktail Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
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 Sake Cocktail 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
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
Gin Cocktail Recipe Christmas Tree Recipe by Raffles Makati, Long Bar Recipe by Raffles Makati, Long Bar located at 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue Corner, Makati, Bartender for the shoot: Paul Duka A recipe collaboration between Long Bar bartenders, this cocktail is inspired by Filipino culture and the spirit of Christmas celebrations where loved ones reunite. It is customary in every Filipino family to have a colorful, decorated Christmas tree at home. … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Nine-Day Novena Cocktail Recipe by Aaron Limpe Aw Recipe by Aaron Limpe Aw, business development manager at Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc. A drink inspired by the Filipino Christmas Simbang Gabi staple, the bibingka: a buttery cake made with glutinous rice and coconut milk and baked in clay pots. Ingredients: 1oz butter-infused Very Old Captain Rum* 1oz leche flan syrup** .5oz coconut milk .5oz rice milk salt (to taste) … Read More