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
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