Cocktail Weng-Weng This drink, which is kind of like a Long Island Iced Tea when it comes to the number of spirits in it, is something that will surely get you buzzed in no time. Nobody really knows how the name came about. It’s said that it’s named after diminutive action star of the 1970s, Ernesto de la Cruz, who was better … Read More
Events Why You Should Watch Out for Serbesa MNL’s Next Pop-Up Event We are experiencing an evolution in bar and cocktail culture with different concepts popping up to a receptive public eager to try new things. The pop-up bar concept itself is still fairly new territory in the local scene. Serbesa MNL—the brainchild of Jazelle Carandang—is a pop-up bar + food concept that pairs food with select local beers and homemade cocktails. … Read More
Tipple Tales What to Drink When You’re Ready to Move On I previously wrote about what to drink when you’re heartbroken. And I think a fair amount of people could relate to it. Imbibers far and wide commiserated with the downtrodden and brokenhearted. I’m sure some people got a few tips on how to cope with that difficult time. And others were able to look back on their own breakup experiences … Read More
Events Spook-tacular Parties Around The Metro Trick and treat yourself this Halloween to a frightening night of revelry you won’t soon forget (or remember, not if the ghosts can help it). Yes please, we’ll take the candy with shameless amounts of booze as well! Around the metro, the bars are dimming the lights and setting up their monsters, zombies, pumpkins, and Bloody Marys. Take part in … Read More
Tipple Tales Cocktails to Prepare for Halloween Are you ready for Halloween? Aside from trick-or-treating, costume parties, and scary stories another thing we can look forward to during the Halloween festivities are the themed drinks that are sure to add something extra to your Halloween experience. Here are four Halloween-themed drinks that you will enjoy, whether you’re in costume (awesome) or dressed as yourself (lame). You can whip up … Read More
Cocktail Spooky Halloween Punch Another suggestion for a batch cocktail (another term for punch) is this holiday-specific one that is sure to delight the kid in every imbiber. Kitschy and fruity, this punch will surely be a hit at any party. Just try not to look at the lychee “eyeballs” staring at you as you knock these back. To add to the holiday spirit … Read More
Cocktail Rubber Duckie Punch Punches are a surefire way to get everyone drinks without the hassle of making one for each glass. Easy to make and even easier to drink, this sweet and citrusy punch is something everyone will enjoy. It does have a lot of liquor, so keep that in mind. The rubber ducks even look happy to be swimming in it. Ingredients: … Read More
Cocktail Red Head Now this is a shot that is quite Halloween-y. Ideally built in a chilled skull shot glass, this fiery shooter will definitely set fire to your cold, dead heart. It looks intimidating, but it goes down easily, with just a slight heat from the tabasco sliding down your throat. The cold Sambuca tempers the roughness of the Bacardi 151 and … Read More
Brand News Our favorite posts from #DrinkManila Thank you for sharing your drinking experiences with #DrinkManila. We had so much fun choosing the creative photos shared on social media using the hashtag #DrinkManila. Keep sharing your drink experiences with us, we will choose our favorite posts weekly and share with our readers surprise prizes for the winning entries. The winner for our first contest is @brown_cantinero of @liquidconceptsph for sharing this … 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