Behind The Bar Successful Filipino Bartender and Entrepreneur Joe Villanueva’s (The Wise King Hong Kong) Visit in Manila Photos by JP Sium Filipino entrepreneur and mixologist, Joe Villanueva of The Wise King Hong Kong visited the Philippines for a series of bar shifts early part of March. We were able to catch his guest shift at The Cigar Bar & Poker Room at Solaire Resort & Casino and his signature serves didn’t disappoint. Villanueva is known for his … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Talulah Talulah is a feast for the senses. Looks cool, smells divine, and tastes great! Your mouth starts to salivate as you smell the smokey pineapple goodness carried by the dry ice. Take a sip, and your tastebuds will open up by the sweet vanilla of Don Papa rum with a touch of spice from pink peppercorns and ginger liqueur. Ingredients: … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Purple Unicorn Gin and Tonic Enjoy a treat from your youth with a grown-up twist in this playful ‘pretty in purple’ G&T. Purple unicorn is a fun, colorful drink that balances the earthiness of Empress 1908 Gin with the sweet goodness of cotton candy and the crisp notes of fresh citrus, tarragon, and floral herb ice cubes. The delightful Purple Unicorn will make you feel … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Lady Macbeth Named after one of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters, Lady Macbeth is cunning and ambitious and is a force to be reckoned with. This drink is fragrant, textured, and complex. Lady Macbeth brings excitement to your tipple. Ingredients: 45 ml Langley’s Old Tom Gin 2-inch lemongrass ginger 2-inch pieces 20 ml lemon juice 20 ml Monin Agave Syrup 1 dash … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Furiosa Furiosa takes its name from the female lead of the dystopian film Mad Max: Fury Road. Brave, fierce, and fearless, Furiosa fought to be free. Our fiery cocktail mixes sweet, sour and spicy in one sip. Hanami Gin’s floral notes anchor this drink as we add fruity sweetness and spice to it. The kimchi’s sour, spicy, and umami flavors add … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe Hoy Bawang! We took another favorite snack and mixed it into a cocktail! This time, it’s the garlicky treat Boy Bawang. Yup, you read that right, garlic and corn kernels in a cocktail? Don’t judge before tasting it, trust us, we were in love. Instead of infusing the corn kernels and garlic in the spirit, we mix it in with the syrup, … Read More
Events Drink-Related Events for March 2019 Summer is creeping in! Brace yourself against the impending heat by going to these boozy events. Here’s our lineup of workshops, bar shifts, dinners, and more drink events for March. Demazet Wine Tasting: When In Rhône Where: Planet Grapes, Shangri-La Plaza, 336-338 Edsa corner, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong When: March 5, Tuesday Time: 7:00 … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Year of The Pig Cocktail: Champorado Old Fashioned paired with Chicharon To welcome the Year of the Pig, we’ve made a twist to the classic old fashioned and paired it with iconic Filipino pork rinds. Infusing the whisky with the rich taste of Filipino chocolate rice, the sweet and salty pairing really works as the fatty saltiness of the pork rinds brings out the deep flavors of chocolate. The sweet earthiness … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Vegan Sour Monkey Vegans rejoice! You can still enjoy the classic whisky sour without worrying about egg white in your drink. We’ve used aquafaba (chickpea brine) in this vegan version of whisky sour. Aquafaba is the perfect substitute for eggs white, as it foams up similarly. If you’re going to be using chickpeas in any dish, use the leftover brine to make cocktails … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Breakfast Old Fashioned Whisky as your first meal of the day? Why not? Start your day right with Breakfast Old Fashioned. Made with cereal-infused whisky (Akashi), Breakfast Old Fashioned is a new twist to the classic drink. Distinct hints of corn in the nose and palate add a unique flavor to this smooth, spirit-forward cocktail. Ingredients: 60 ml cereal-infused Akashi Whisky* 5 ml simple … Read More