For some reason, we love celebrating Thanksgiving in the Philippines even if it’s an American holiday. Maybe it’s a good excuse to get together with relatives or friends, express gratitude for all the good things we have going on, and eat a giant roasted bird that takes an entire day to cook. If the November holiday celebrations have inspired you to look for a place to satisfy your Thanksgiving turkey cravings, Flavors restaurant at the Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is having a 12 Days of Thanksgiving fest with 12 kinds of turkey cooked a different way every day available at the buffet from November 14 to 25.
Complement the feast with Thanksgiving-inspired cocktails from the breezy and laidback roof deck Oz Bar:
The Jinx – We like how this cocktail looks almost like a salad. In honor of Thanksgiving it’s made with Wild Turkey bourbon (a substitute for the usual brandy), Bacardi White rum, mint leaves, grapes, simple syrup, and a lime wedge.
El Draque – This fruity and refreshing take on the mojito using Beefeater gin, fresh kiwi fruit, diced cucumber, and a dash of soda water was inspired by the English pirate Richard Drake, who is said to have created the first cachaça-based mojito in Havana.
The Sky Berry – What is Thanksgiving turkey without cranberry? Get your fix with this sweet and boozy cocktail made with vodka, cranberry with orange, pineapple juice with peach schnapps, and melon liqueur.
