Recipe Whisky Cocktail 7th Day of Christmas by Neema Valeros Today’s Christmas countdown cocktail, 7th Day of Christmas, is courtesy of The Spirit Library’s Neema Valeros. Here’s her cheeky cocktail description: On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me: 7 Lebanese spices 6 pointed snowflake 5 ingredient cocktail 4 Grain Whiskey of Koval 3 major lockdowns 2 years of pandemic and 1 stiff drink … Read More
Cocktail Low-ABV Cocktail Red Cocktail by Ian James Osillo Up next on our countdown to Christmas is Campari Philippines Brand Ambassador Ian James Osillo. This cheery cocktail, aptly called Red, is inspired by the color most associated with Christmas. “It is also a representation of optimism, courage, confidence, and passion. Traits that are very important for the recovery of our beloved food and beverage industry,” Ian shares. Ingredients: 30 … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Regalo ng Tatlong Hari by Kalel Demetrio We’ve tapped a few bartenders as well as a couple of brand ambassadors to create this year’s batch of holiday cocktails. We’re counting down to Christmas in Simbang Gabi style, as we’ve got 9 cocktails in store for your holiday drinking pleasure. We’re starting with the Liquido Maestro himself, Destileriya Barako and Agimat at Ugat’s Kalel Demetrio. His cocktail Regalo … Read More
Recipe Vodka Cocktail Screw Julius Enjoy this childhood classic with a bit of a punch. We’ve combined the straightforward screwdriver cocktail with the Orange Julius and jazzed it up a bit. A brand that goes all the way back to the 1920s in California, Orange Julius was a staple in local malls all the 80s. Many Millennials and Gen Xers have fond memories of this … Read More
Lambanog Cocktail Recipe DrinkManila Halloween Cocktail: Sigbin Have you heard of Sigbin? If you’ve seen the 2011 Filipino horror flick, Babang Luksa starring Precious Lara Quigaman and Angelika dela Cruz, then Sigbin must have given you nightmares. In the movie, a Sigbin is a spirit trapped within the portal of the mirror, which takes human souls. In the Visayas Islands and Mindanao, the Sigbin (or Sigben) is a popular creature in Philippine mythology. But unlike the spirit … Read More
Low-ABV Cocktail Recipe Periwinkle Lemonade Due to its magnificent natural blue color, the Blue Pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) has been a sought after ingredient behind the bar for quite a while now. Distillers love experimenting with it for their blue colored gins like Empress 1908, Brass Lion Butterfly Pea Gin, Six Dogs Blue, Ink Gin, and the local Sirena Blue Pea Gin. And Bartenders love … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Yuzu Yummy We love the taste of yuzu! It has a very distinct flavor and aroma that sets it apart from other citruses. That yummy flavor shines in this refreshing cocktail. If you can’t find fresh yuzu fruit in your local Japanese store, you can substitute with jams or purée like what we used for this recipe. Ingredients 45 ml J.J. Whitley … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe Clockwork Tangerine Clockwork Tangerine combines the sweet and sour taste of strawberries with the aromatic scent and subtle peppery flavor of basil and the spiciness of ginger. The ginger beer lightens the cocktail while adding another layer of flavor. Chew on the strawberry jelly candy as you sip to get the full experience. Ingredients 45 ml Filliers 28 Tangerine Gin 25 ml … Read More
Mocktail Recipe Hot Ginger-Lemon Coke Yes, you read right—hot Coke! This drink is a popular cold-remedy in Hong Kong and available on most restaurant menus. The original recipe is believed to be invented by a Hong Kong restaurant owner who created the recipe during winter time to sell more cokes off the menu. We don’t know for sure if it indeed improves colds because it … Read More
Gin Cocktail Recipe A Negroni Highball Recipe: Up to the Citadelle Up to the Citadelle, is a refreshing take on a Negroni. It has the distinct sweet bitterness of the Negroni without the weight and punch. This highball twist is perfect for days when you are craving for a Negroni but want something light, refreshing, and equally enjoyable. Ingredients 30 ml Citadelle Réserve Gin 30 ml Campari 30 ml Mancino Sweet Red … Read More