Update:<\/strong> See all our Buy 1 Get 1 Deals<\/a>\u00a0this month and start saving with the Booky<\/a> app. It's a new year - another chance to develop good spending habits!<\/pre>\nSometimes called “the comfortable T-shirt of drinks,” the Whiskey Sour is simple and straightforward – a combination of whiskey, fresh lemon juice, sugar and optionally, a dash of egg<\/strong> white<\/strong>.\u00a0With plenty of great\u00a0places around the Metro offering this classic cocktail, we’ve drawn up a collection of our favorites. While you still have some energy left, head in to one of these watering holes after work for a drink (or three).<\/p>\n
Bugsy’s Bar and Bistro<\/a>\u00a0– Forbeswood<\/h2>\n
Bugsy\u2019s is a\u00a0full-service bar and bistro serving drinks and comfort food<\/strong>. They offer lunch specials and a monthly specials menu with a rotating roster of meals like Grilled Tenderloin, Salmon Belly, and Stuffed Porkchop.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @bugsysphbgc<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n View menu
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\n<\/a>Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 946-3797<\/p><\/blockquote>\nThirsty Barber<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a0San Juan<\/h2>\n
Thirsty Barber is a\u00a0neighborhood barbershop and speakeasy bar<\/strong>\u00a0that serves bar chow, rice meals, specialty cocktails, beer, and more.\u00a0Read our full feature here.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted
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\n<\/a>G\/F Promenade Building, Wilson St., cor P. Guevarra St., Addition Hills, San Juan
\n(0977) 360-8130<\/p><\/blockquote>\nMandalay Whisky & Cigars<\/a>\u00a0– Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n
There is more to\u00a0The Belle & Dragon than meets the eye. Make your way to the back of the pub and through the ornate wardrobe doors – you’ll find yourself at Mandalay Whisky & Cigars<\/a>, an Indochine-inspired speakeasy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Photo from @_jewelvienne<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No reservations accepted
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\n100 Don Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\nABV Cocktail and Absinthe Bar<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Jupiter St.<\/h2>\n
ABV or Alcohol by Volume<\/a>\u00a0is an\u00a0underground speakeasy-style bar<\/strong>\u00a0that\u2019s reminiscent of the secret lounges of the 1920\u2019s. They serve classic and signature craft cocktails using\u00a0local and imported – some centuries old –\u00a0 premium alcohol. It is located behind the large wooden door inside Lazy Bastard which looks like an old school elevator.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Fun fact:\u00a0ABV has the largest absinthe collection in town \u2013 over 30 bottles, from classic French-style absinthe pours to an absinthe fountain<\/pre>\nPhoto from @abvph\u00a0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\n<\/a>Basement Level, Jupiter St. cor. Galaxy,\u00a0Bel-Air<\/a>, Makati
\n+63 917\u00a0520-1608<\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe Curator<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Legaspi Village<\/h2>\n
The Curator is a backdoor cafe and drinking lounge\u00a0hidden inside Cyrano Wine Bar<\/strong>\u00a0that\u00a0serves handcrafted coffee all day and cocktails by night.\u00a0The expert team behind the bar views\u00a0coffee and cocktails as an art, science and a craft – it’s no wonder they\u00a0secured the 16th spot in\u00a0Asia’s Best Bars<\/a>\u00a0back in 2016!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip<\/strong>: Every drink is customizable<\/strong> and if you like your\u00a0designer drink, they'll even give you the recipe and log it down for when you come back!<\/pre>\nPhoto by @thecurator_<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are\u00a0accepted<\/strong>
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\n194 Legazpi Street cor. Palanca Street,\u00a0Legaspi Village<\/a>,\u00a0Makati<\/a>
\n+63 917 585-9005<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/h2>\n
OTO<\/a>\u00a0– Poblacion<\/h2>\n
Enjoy booze, brew, and beats in this hip new hangout spot in Poblacion.\u00a0Oto is a\u00a0craft cocktail room, specialty coffee shop, and listening room,\u00a0<\/strong>all in one.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip<\/strong>: Music geeks will go crazy for their Hi-Fi set up! We also love the fact that their music is played on vinyl.<\/pre>\nPhoto from @oto.ph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n No reservations accepted
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\n5880 Enriquez Street, Poblacion, Makati
\n(0917) 836-1516<\/p><\/blockquote>\n78-53-86<\/a><\/h2>\n
78-53-86 is a\u00a0jazz cafe filled with more than 10,000 vinyl records<\/strong>.\u00a0If you\u00a0couldn’t already tell\u00a0from their\u00a0no-frills, streamlined menu, they don’t mess around with the classics. This is the place to go if you want traditional drinks, done right. On display amidst the records is<\/em>\u00a0owner Jay Amante’s vast collection of Japanese whisky.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo by @jpbalbin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\n2\/F West, 42 Katipunan Ave, White Plains, Quezon City
\n(02) 819-9297<\/p><\/blockquote>\nLIT Manila<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0BGC<\/h2>\n
LIT Manila is a small and upscale specialty bar offering the largest and most extensive collection of fine Japanese whisky and spirits,<\/strong>\u00a0including Nikka Whisky, Suntory and Kirin among others. The attention to details, cultured\u00a0bartenders and attentive waitstaff make this the perfect man-cave. They\u2019re open 5pm-2am.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo by @litmanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
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\nG\/F Serendra, 26th St.,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio<\/a>,Taguig
\n+63 917\u00a0510-0014<\/p><\/blockquote>\nRaging Bull Chophouse & Bar<\/a>\u00a0– ShangriLa at The Fort<\/h2>\n
Raging Bull is an American steakhouse and bar that offers a large selection of dry-aged beef or grain and grass-fed beef, customized to your preference.\u00a0They also serve other grilled items including seafood and gourmet comfort food but the real reason\u00a0you should visit is for their amazing bar. Their signature Whisky “Bull” Sour has a lovely pink tint and is made with\u00a0<\/em>Four Roses bourbon,\u00a0Leyenda amontillado sherry, fresh lemon juice,\u00a0 homemade rosemary syrup, egg white and garnished with rosemary & cherry shrub.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo c\/o Raging Bull Chophouse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are recommended
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\n<\/a>Level 3 Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th Street cor 5th Ave,\u00a0Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 820-0888<\/p><\/blockquote>\nIf you like the Whiskey Sour taste but with a slight change…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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12\/10<\/a>\u00a0– Makati<\/h2>\n
12\/10 is a popular Japanese izakaya-inspired restaurant<\/strong> owned by Thea de Rivera and Gab Bustos of The Girl + The Bull. Their second\u00a0baby – a tribute to their anniversary –\u00a0is a\u00a0customize-your own degustation concept. The small plates pair perfectly with cocktails<\/strong> and theirs are some of the best in the Metro with interesting like “Dear Morningwood” and “Fuck You, Daisy.” They don’t have a standard whisky sour on the menu yet but their Pisco Sour<\/strong> is a great alternative.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo by @twelvetenph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Reservations are accepted
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\n7635 Guijo St, San Antonio Village,Makati
\n(0915) 663-2823<\/p><\/blockquote>\nChotto Matte<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 BGC<\/h2>\n
Fans of the whisky sour are sure to enjoy Chotto Matte. The Japanese whisky joint\u00a0offer fresh beats, cool cocktails, artisan Sake & the best Kakubin Highballs in town. Try their Kyoto highball – a blend of Suntory Special Blended whisky, homemade green tea syrup, ginger ale, fresh lemon\/ginger, and soda water.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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No reservations are accepted
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\nNet Park Building, 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
\n(02) 752-5678<\/p><\/blockquote>\nDid we miss your favorite? Tell us in the comments in below and we’ll be sure to update the list!<\/p>\n
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