ReCraft

A sense of place.

Join us next Friday as we celebrate our 2nd anniversary by bringing in TK Thirawat and the “godfather of Thai bartending” Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn of Mahaniyom for its first ever shift in Manila!

Mahaniyom currently sits at #22 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars. The concept behind Mahaniyom is “resourceful cocktail menu” built on zero waste and sustainability. The team at Mahaniyom believes in the root-to-fruit and nose-to-tail philosophy. Every part of the plant or animal can impart a distinct flavor or texture to the end result.

Cancel your plans next Friday and join us. Come watch some Ronnaporn!

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What was a cocktail like in the Philippines during 1900s to 1950s? Charles H Baker gave us insights in his 1946 travelogue “Gentleman’s Companion”. We revive some of the those recipes for this week’s Forgotten Wednesdays including what Charles declares as “the best julep of all” - the one he drank at the Manila Hotel in 1926.

“Leap Frog”
rum, apricot, pomegranate, lime

“Manila Hotel Mint Julep No.1”
bourbon, rhum agricole, pineapple, lime, mint

“Baguio Skin”
rum, dry curaçao, lime cordial

“The Zamboanga Zeinie”
cognac, cherry liqueur, pineapple, lime

Gentlemen, see you all tonight.

Join us this Saturday, Sept 2 as Sami Terki .tout.court from takes over the bar from 8PM to 11PM. Come say hi and let’s give Sami a warm New Manila welcome!