Behind The Bar Meet Your Bartender: Billy Ranchez We’re putting the spotlight on Billy Ranchez. Billy has honed his craft over years of experience behind the bar. With a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, he continuously pushes the boundaries of mixology, crafting unique and unforgettable drink experiences. Winning the esteemed Patrón Perfectionists 2023/24 national title has catapulted both him and his home base, The Spirits … Read More
Brand News Billy Ranchez of The Spirits Library is Patrón Perfectionists 2023/24 PH Winner The recent national finals of the Patrón Perfectionists brought together industry insiders and enthusiasts at Mansion Sports Bar and Lounge in Makati City. The venue buzzed with excitement as attendees gathered to show their support to their favorite bartenders in one of the most prestigious cocktail competitions in the world. Find out more about this year’s Patrón Perfectionists top 10 … Read More
Events SingaPob Brings the Best SG Bars to Poblacion Get ready for a two-weekend bar takeover you’ll never forget! A lineup of some of the best drinking spots from Singapore will set up shop behind the bars of select establishments Makati. SingaPob, organized by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), brings the best of Singapore’s nightlife scene straight to Poblacion. Discover the world-class drinking joints STB will be mixing into … Read More
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
Brand News A Call for Spirited Tales from Bartenders It’s Halloween season, and while we can’t go out trick or treating, we can still engage in some Halloween activities, like sharing spooky stories. Have you ever heard or seen something spooky when closing the bar late at night? Bars are filled with spirits, both alcoholic and supernatural kinds. If you’ve worked in bars, we know you probably have a … Read More
Behind The Bar Meet Your Bartender: Dara Marie Carido DrinkManila launched #TipYourBartenderPH as a way to help out our local bartending community during these trying times. Every Friday, for #DMHappyHour, we’re showcasing a bartender who will share a tasty cocktail recipe that viewers can do at home, as well as give them a platform to promote their small business. People can show their love by supporting the featured bartender’s … Read More
Behind The Bar Brand News Giffard’s Spirit of Art Features Manila’s Tattooed Bartenders and Baristas Since time immemorial, we have been using our bodies as living canvasses to express personal beliefs. Filipinos, for one, have a deep historical and cultural connection to tattoos. Pre-colonial Philippine tribes in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao adorned their bodies with tattoos to signify a rite of passage, status, beauty, or as marks of bravery in battle. The first documentation of … Read More
Behind The Bar Up-And-Coming Filipina Bartenders Talk About What They Love About Their Craft For Women’s Month, we gathered some of the up-and-coming female bartenders making waves in the local scene. Get to know them and find out how they got into the industry and what they love about the craft of bartending. Aira Joyce De Leon | Manille Pub (opening soon) For Aira Joyce De Leon, bartending keeps her on her toes. “When … Read More