Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
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
Brandy Cocktail Recipe Eggnog Fizz Cocktail Recipe by David Ong Recipe by David Ong, bar manager of OTO located at 5880 Enriquez, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila Eggnog and Ramos Gin Fizz classic cocktail recipes inspire this drink. Ingredients: 30 ml Monnet VS Cognac 15 ml Grand Marnier 15 ml Frangelico 22.5 ml lemon 22.5 ml cinnamon syrup 30 ml cream Whole Egg Soda Water Glass used: Collins glass Garnish: Grated … 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
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Recipe Rum Cocktail Give Love Cocktail Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo Recipe by Alyssa Mae Lorenzo, bartender at 5ynco located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano Street Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City “The song ‘Give Love on Christmas Day’ inspires the cocktail. Christmas is the most exciting and anticipated holiday of the year for it is a season of joy, peace, and great tidings. It’s also a season of love, a … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Uncle Scrooge Cocktail Recipe by Richie Cruz Recipe by Richie Cruz, industrial partner at 5ynco located at 2 Scout Dr. Lazcano Street Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City “Uncle Scrooge is the granddad of Donald Duck in Disney movies. Although he is grumpy, he loves his grand nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie. Uncle Scrooge reminds me of the saying, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’” This … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail 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
Gin Cocktail Recipe Ohh my Deer Cocktail Recipe by Cedric Cello Recipe by Cedric Cello Head Bartender Ms Gee Bar, Poblacion “Christmas is one of the most important seasons for all. It is all about love and to refresh our soul. I made this fruity and refreshing cocktail with Hendrick’s Gin because of its rose and cucumber notes that remind me of love and renewal.” – Cedric Ingredients: 50 ml Hendricks … Read More