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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ring in the new year with 108 Bells, a bubbly, slightly sweet cocktail with a kick. This cocktail is named after the Japanese custom of Joya no Kane, where temples across Japan ring their bells 108 times to welcome the new year. The number represents the 108 worldly desires that a person experiences throughout their life. By ringing the bells, …

Welcome the brand new year with a Midnight Sparkler! In the Philippines, locals believe that round fruits for New Year symbolize coins or money and are displayed at the New Year feast as a sign of wealth and abundance for the household. This bubbly cocktail uses the round fruit, Clementine oranges, known locally as kiat kiat to welcome the year with good …

It may be cold and dark right now, but don’t let that dampen your mood. We’ve compiled a list of Christmas drinks to help keep you in the holiday spirit. From sweet concoctions to cool cocktails, you’ll feel both naughty and nice with these recipes. 1) Santa Claus A combination of sweetness and tartness like a combo of naughty and …

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 …

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 …