Gin Cocktail Recipe Ramos Fizz Cocktail Recipe by Poch Ancheta Recipe by Poch Ancheta, head bartender at Samba, Shangri-La at the Fort located at 30th Street Corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City Tasting Notes: It’s a Christmas Ramos Fizz! The drink has a piney aroma of rosemary with taste of a spiked lemon and lime sherbet. Ingredients: 50 ml Beefeater Gin 25 ml lemon juice 20 ml sugar syrup 20 ml cream 2 … 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
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Candy Rush Cocktail Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon, head bartender at Kampai, located at the second floor of Tambai, 5779 Felipe, Makati City “The cocktail is inspired by my childhood days, when I used to hang socks on the door of my room during Christmas believing that Santa Claus would come and visit me while I was sleeping. Every Christmas morning I’d wake up … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Sunflower Cocktail Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila Recipe by Sam Jeveons, mixologist at City of Dreams Manila This gentle and calm cocktail is inspired by the beauty of the flower that grows in North America. Glass used: LSA Martini Glass Garnish: star anise Ice used: cubes Ingredients: Absolut Mandarin vodka Passionfruit syrup Lemon juice Orange juice Directions: Add all ingredients in a shaker. Dry shake, add ice, and shake again until foamy. … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe The NUTcracker Cocktail Recipe by Edriane Lim Recipe by Edriane Lim, senior bartender at ATLAS Singapore located at Parkview Square 600 North Bridge Road Singapore “I wanted to re-create the Brandy Alexander using flavors that are richer and nuttier.” – Edriane Ingredients: 45 ml VSOP cognac 30 ml full cream 15 ml Averna Amaro Siciliano 15 ml Frangelico Glass: coupé glass Garnish: cinnamon shavings on top and two … 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
Gin Cocktail Recipe Snow Globe Cocktail Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III Recipe by Guillermo “Jay” Natividad III, bartender at The Spirits Library “I want to offer something unique and memorable for Christmas.” – Jay Ingredients: 45 ml Tanqueray gin 15 ml lemongrass glitter syrup 1 gram citric acid 1 barspoon Orgeat syrup Tonic water Glass: sphere glass Garnish: burnt rosemary and coconut pearl sphere Ice: tube Directions: Pour gin, syrup, and … Read More