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
Brand News YES! Please draws inspiration from the ’90s for its latest cocktail offering It was a decade worth remembering, so it probably won’t come as a surprise to know that a lot of brands from retail, fashion, to speakeasy bars are drawing inspiration from its distinct pop culture. The internet changed how we would consume entertainment, and, if you grew up in the decade that seems rife for nostalgia these days, you’re in … Read More
Recipe Rum Cocktail Ningning Ng Pasko, Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon Recipe by Vanessa Rabadon, head bartender Nokal Nokal’s head bartender Vanessa Rabadon created this nostalgic holiday cocktail recipe for DrinkManila.com. inspired by Ryan Cayabyab’s famous song Kumukutikutitap. Ningning Ng Pasko smells like freshly cooked ginataang ube (purple yam with coconut cream). The lemon balances the sweetness of the drink, making it an enjoyable sweet, sour, and creamy concoction. “Christmas in our household … Read More
Events What You Missed Out at Whisky Live Manila 2018 Bigger, better, and one of the best events we’ve been to for 2018, Whisky Live Manila definitely didn’t disappoint. Grand Cru Wine and Spirits has once again brought whisky enthusiasts together in a highly anticipated festival that we won’t soon forget. With more brands participating than the last two years, Whisky Live Manila had The Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La at … Read More
Bar Find Gallery by Chele: Local Flavors, Local Love Gallery by Chele, the newly opened restaurant of Manila-based Spanish chef Chele Gonzalez, has a warm and beautiful space complete with a bar, lounge, and restaurant. Touted as the next evolution of Gallery VASK, the internationally renowned restaurant that had opened in 2013, Gallery by Chele embraces its tropical Filipino and Southeast Asian milieu in presenting the region’s multifaceted flavors … Read More
Events 3 Talented Bartenders, 3 Bars, and a Bar Fight The local bar and cocktail scene continues to evolve and improve, with various bar concepts popping up left and right and local bartenders joining (and winning) cocktail competitions abroad. In line with this vibrant trend in the nightlife industry, many events showcase cocktails and the personalities who make them. Recognizing the rise of craft culture in the metro, Bar Fight, … Read More
Events Drink-related events for June 7 to June 30 Summer is officially over but don’t let the June rain spoil your fun! There are a lot of drink-related events happening this June. When it comes to drinking, people managed to come up with various occasions to celebrate, from World Gin Day, Negroni Week, and Independence Day, here’s a list of what to put on your calendar.` 1. Negroni Week … Read More
Brandy Cocktail Recipe Deep Throat Oh, get your mind out of the gutter. It’s not that kind of drink! This cocktail shooter is so smooth and delicious, it slides easily down the throat. Deep Throat tastes smells and tastes like apple pie, it’s a perfect shooter to serve at gatherings. Ingredients: 30 ml Emperador Hot Shot 30 ml applesauce 15 ml lemon juice 10 ml … Read More
Low-ABV Cocktail Recipe Super Nova Super Nova was created by DrinkManila.com for the La Fuerza Party last March 1, 2018, as inspired by the art gallery, Nova Gallery. This light, refreshing cocktail puts the particular sourness of the calamansi under the spotlight without being too tart. This low-abv cocktail is perfect for those who want to enjoy a cocktail without worrying about getting too buzzed. … Read More
Low-ABV Cocktail Recipe Steal my Sunshine Summer is here and Steal my Sunshine is the perfect drink to welcome it. The mango sweetness reminds you sunny days, with that tart kick from the calamansi to bring you back to the present. Ingredients: 60 ml Paradise Mango Rum 15 ml Manille Calamansi Liqueur 20 ml Calamansi Shrub 10 ml Da vinci Tropical Passionfruit Directions: Place ingredients in … Read More