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“How are you, son?” by Clyde Ferrer

December 10, 2024
Clyde Ferrer is the bartender at Fat Cat and the newly crowned winner of the Dewar’s Highball Challenge for 2024. For Christmas, he crafts a sweet, savory, and cheesy twist on the classic Negroni Sbagliato, inspired by cinnamon rolls with cream cheese.
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Puto Bumbong by Aly Lorenzo I Photo by Star Sabroso

Puto Bumbong by Aly Lorenzo

December 7, 2024
Diageo World Class Philippines Bartender of the Year 2023, Aly Lorenzo, the operations manager of Cafe Guilt, crafts a special festive cocktail inspired by the Filipino Christmas delicacy of steamed purple rice cake, puto bumbong. Hit the link in bio for the full recipe.
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Explore the Perfect Chablis Wines for Your Holiday Gatherings

December 4, 2024
The holiday season is the perfect time to stock up on wine as family and friends gather for dinner and parties to celebrate. The best part is that many wine retailers offer special promotions and discounts during this time, allowing you to acquire quality bottles from different regions and varieties at more accessible prices. If you’re looking to shop for
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Enjoy Festive Grinch Cocktails at Various Bars in Hong Kong

November 27, 2024
Hospitality group Singular Concepts celebrates Christmas with Dr. Seuss-inspired cocktails across their Hong Kong venues: Barcode, Tell Camellia, The Daily Tot, Ella, Wav, Barkada, and Yurakucho.  Central’s rum bar, The Daily Tot, serves Grinchmas Rum-ish Coffee (HK$130), a festive mix of spiced rum, hand-drip coffee, Demerara sugar, and pandan cream. Over at the jazz bar, Ella, enjoy some live music
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We’re Hiring! Jobs and internships at DrinkCollectiv.com

November 19, 2024
DrinkManila.com was founded in 2016 and is the Philippines’ first online drink destination that covers news, features, products, and events in the beverage category, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In 2024, we’re gearing up for an exciting new chapter as we rebrand to DrinkCollectiv.com.  We write stories about our unique local drinking culture, the best places to drink in the metro,
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Dr. Wine Poblacion

Poblacion’s Favorite Wine Bistro Unveils Revamped French Menu

November 7, 2024
Everyone loves Dr. Wine BGC, but the original location in Poblacion just released its new menu, giving oenophiles and foodies something new to explore. Whether you’re on a blind date, celebrating a romantic night with your significant other, or meeting up with friends, their new selections, which are great for sharing, give you a reason to book a table at
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This Limited Edition’ Day of the Dead’ Bottle is Perfect for Halloween

October 29, 2024
Heading to a potluck soiree on Hallow’s Eve? Make a splash with Jose Cuervo’s newly released Calavera bottles, the perfect addition to your adult trick-or-treat spread. These limited edition offerings pay homage to Mexico’s most cherished cultural tradition, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and they’re sure to turn heads at your gathering. Recommended stories: Best Halloween Parties
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Meet Shawn San Juan: Dewar’s Highball Challenge 2023 Champion

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024, marks the momentous Battle of Highballs at Prohibition Lounge, starting at 6pm. Five talented bartenders are set to face off, each vying for the title of Dewar’s Highball Challenge 2024 champion. This year’s contenders feature an impressive lineup: Clyde Ferrer from Fat Cat PH in Makati, Christian Jude Basog from The Vault Room in Cebu, Bo De
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