Cocktail Toma Collins Recipe by Cedric Cello Bartender Hooch bar is located at V Corporate Center, 125 L.P. Leviste Street, Makati City You don’t need to head to posh areas to get your cocktail fix. You can just head to your local sari-sari store and get yourself some local gin. This drink will change the way you look at gin bilog completely. It is infused with … Read More
Cocktail Ginocolait The gin of choice way back then was Ginebra (bilog or kwatro kantos), also called gin bulag because there were rumors it would make you go blind. Now we’ve already tackled the Gin-Pom (gin-pomelo), also from this era. Another gin combo that you might (or might not, depending on how much you were drinking) remember is Ginocolait = gin and … Read More
Cocktail Soju + Yakult Who would’ve thought that Yakult, the innocuous milky-yogurty drink in the iconic little plastic bottle (Remember the commercial with the cartoon “good bacteria?” Lactobacilli Shirota strain!) could be paired with alcohol. It seems unlikely, but paired with Soju (Korean distilled rice liquor), it definitely works! Just mix equal parts Yakult and Soju in a glass with ice and you have … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Between the Sheets Made with cognac, lemon juice, triple sec, and rum, Between the Sheets is a sweeter variant of the sidecar that dates back to the prohibition era. It is often credited to Harry McElhone of Harry’s New York bar in Paris, but some historians also claim that it originated in French brothels and was a favorite of prostitutes. Whatever its origins were, it has definitely stood … Read More
Cocktail Jammy Doughnut Shooter This shooter reminds us of relationships, sweet in the beginning and bitter in the end. It combines the sweet and sour note of the the black currant liqueur and the bitter and sweet toffee flavor of Irish whiskey-and-cream-based liqueur. The drink has a very thick texture so it won’t go as smoothly like your usual shooter but it’s like eating small bites of jammy doughnuts, … Read More
Cocktail Berry Cider Punch This red punch recipe is perfect to serve for thirsty Halloween party goers but can also be enjoyed even without an occasion. It has a balanced combination of sweetness from the strawberry puree and sourness from the cider. For a fun serve, add pop rocks and lollies with fresh strawberry per glass serving. Glass: Highball glasses Ice: Tube Ingredients: (This recipe serves … Read More
Cocktail Ginger Raspberry Mule Everybody loves a refreshing mule cocktail. They’re so easy to make that you can play around with the ingredients and create versions that suit your taste. The next time you grab a copper mug to make one for yourself, try adding a tart and spicy twist with raspberry purée and fresh ginger. Ingredients 45 mL vodka 15 mL lemon juice … Read More
Cocktail Gingerbread Martini Christmas is around the corner and if you’re preparing for the holiday festivities, you may want to serve this dessert drink at parties alongside (or in place of) the more traditional cider, eggnog, and mulles wine. The spicy-sweet aroma of gingerbread syrup will evoke memories of Christmas platters full of gingerbread cookies. Ingredients: 45 mL Maker’s Mark 15 mL gingerbread … Read More
Cocktail English Fizz A gin fizz is a classic cocktail made of gin, sours, soda, and sugar. This version adds the floral honeyed sweetness of elderflower liqueur and a cool touch of fresh cucumber for a refreshing drink on a hot day. Ingredients: 25 mL Absolut Citron 25 mL Beefeater Gin 15 mL lemon juice 20 mL Giffard’s Elderflower Syrup (or St. Germain … Read More
Cocktail Buddha’s Tipple This Thai-inspired cocktail is an invigorating tipple for a warm day. The mixture of lemon, makrut lime, and lemongrass flavors wakes up the palate and uplifts your spirit. Ingredients: 45 ml Stolichnaya 15 ml lemon juice 15 ml makrut lime (also known as kaffir lime*) syrup 10 ml lemongrass syrup 2 small stalks of lemongrass ginger beer Directions: Muddle lemongrass … Read More