DrinkManila Recipe for Mother’s Day: “Mamita”

This one is for mommy on Mother’s Day. Herbaceous and earthy, this cocktail has a hint of citrus and a smoky finish. It’s kind of like a juice cleanse with a kick (wink wink). It’s like a salad that you drink, like a Bloody Mary. We suggest to enjoy it with prosciutto or smoked salmon, or something equally salty, to add to the experience.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml malunggay (moringa) juice
• 30 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 30 ml calamansi juice
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml honey syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters

Direction: 

1. Put all ingredients in a shaker.
2. Shake, then strain into a glass.

How to make malunggay (moringa) juice:

1. If you don’t have a juicer (or one that can handle leafy greens), you can use a blender.
2. Add some water to the malunggay leaves and blend.
3. Add water until you get a juice consistency (you don’t want it thick, you don’t want it watery either) and strain.

Video by Star Sabroso • Photography by Chapter One Studio • Food and props styling by Chichi Tullao • Assisted by Chiin Gandia