Signature Drinks You Can Order from Local Bars Right Now

Swing from Oto

Oto in Poblacion is one of the most popular pre-pandemic hangout places, where you can enjoy some of the greatest cocktails. They collaborated with liquor brands like Johnnie Walker and Maker’s Mark. Their latest collaboration with ARC produced two new bottled cocktails: Manansilya and Swing. Manansilya is made of ARC Barrel Reserved Gin, chamomile vermouth, and pineapple chartreuse, while Swing is a mix of ARC Botanical Gin, strawberry yogurt, sunflower milk, and lemon. Each bottle costs PHP 250, and you can order via their website.

Moon Flower from SOME · YOUNG

Dubbed as a “modern apothecary,” SOME · YOUNG offers drinks that can fit any mood. They have ones for when you want to enjoy company, and others perfect for winding down at night, like floral and tarty Moon Flower. It is a mix of chamomile-infused gin, floral lavender vermouth, honey, and citrus — a perfect nightcap. Each bottle costs PHP 280, and you can order via their website.

Oaxacan Prescription from The Back Room

One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2020, The Back Room now offers their signature drinks for delivery through their Bottle Service. One of their offerings, Oaxacan Prescription, is a silky, citrusy blend of Tequila Ocho Blanco, grapefruit soda reduction, fennel, green cardamom, and citrus. Each bottle costs PHP 1,190, and you can order via Raging Bull Burgers on Foodpanda.

Mango Rum from Annex House

One of the most well-known drinks in Poblacion, Annex House’s Mango Rum brings together the sweetness of mango, the kick of an 8-year rum, and the heat of habanero pepper. But if you’re not a fan of spicy flavors, you can always order a non-spicy variant. Each 700 mL bottle costs PHP 850, and you can order via their website. (They currently have a 2 for P1500 promo!)

Rose Dawson from EDSA Beverage Design Studio

Known for their professional knowledge in the world of beverage-making, EDSA Beverage Design Studio has reintroduced their ready-to-drink bottles, including coffee, soda, and cocktails. They’ve got four offerings, but the Rose Dawson’s mix of gin, lemon distillate, rose and ginger liqueur is a perfect way to end after a long day working at home. Each 750 mL bottle costs PHP 1,500, and you can order via their website.

35cl Cocktail Co.

Known for innovative drinks and flavors, 35cl Cocktail Co. launches a collection of bottled cocktails twice every year. Each release would have limited stocks of three kinds of beverages, which are all made as you order. Their latest release was the Holiday 2020 line, which included Red, Gingerbread, and Barley. You can watch out for new releases via their website.

205 Highball from 205

A lounge and cafe in Bonifacio Global City, 205 is ideal for all kinds of gatherings from meetings to hang-outs with their comfort food and classic cocktails. While the restaurant is temporarily closed due to the pandemic, they are offering their menu for delivery, including the 205 Highball, a mix of scotch, house bitters, and soda water, to enjoy at home. Scan the QR code of their party playlist for the full 205 experience. Each 205 Highball bottle costs PHP 490 (other drinks start at PHP 440), and you can order via their website.

DIY Kit from Tipsy Tabs

Do you prefer mixing your own drink? Tipsy Tabs’ DIY Kit should be your go-to choice. They offer all kinds of drinks from a classic old fashioned or amaretto sour to more unique options like Noise Complaint and Sofa. Each DIY Kit costs PHP 800, and you can order via their form.

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