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Gin and Purple Unicorns at the Women and Tipple Series By Drink Manila
It was girl power all evening as the second leg of the Women and Tipple Series by DrinkManila was held last March 27, 2019 at the Gilarmi Lounge of Discovery Primea. I am definitely no stranger to this elegant five-star hotel where I celebrated my birthday party last December, so the girls were more than ready to raise their glasses for this exclusive women-only event that also coincided with National Women’s Month.
The Gin Library at Gilarmi Lounge is one of the best gin and tonic hangouts in Manila, especially with their lengthy Happy Hour promotions, so it serves as the perfect venue for this installment of the Women and Tipple Series which is all about gin. This time, the expert bartenders from DrinkManila and Discovery Primea will be featuring gin brands from Booze Online including the floral Hanami Gin, the earthy Empress 1908 Gin, and the sweet Langley's Old Tom Gin.
The Women and Tipple Series is a set of tasting events that foster spirited conversations led by women about what women like to drink. There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes about why, what, and when women drink, especially from men who feel like drinking whisky or gin is their territory. While most tasting events in Manila are generally catered to men, the Women and Tipple Series is created for women who are also interested in spirits, without the intimidating and sometimes unruly presence of men.
As a treat to the guests that night, we were all pampered by Benefit Cosmetics Philippines, a brand founded by women and led by women. Some even got to have an individual brow consultation from Benefit's National Brow Artist Celina Fernandez. The Benefit Brow Bar makes a refreshing addition to the usual activities during spirit tastings. So what do you think about my brows?
DrinkManila’s editor-in-chief Tatum Ancheta kicked off the event with a short talk about the evolution of Women and Tipple Series, the current state of the male-dominated beverage industry, as well as loads of trivia on the role of women throughout booze history. DrinkManila, being founded and run by women, wants to create events to accommodate the needs of women who want to know more about the wonderful world of spirits. Women and Tipple seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for women to enjoy, explore, and learn about spirits free from judgment surrounded by like-minded people. Thanks to their male speakers and the men behind the bar who encourage the learning space, the supportive atmosphere emboldens women to examine the spirits more closely and explore the nuances of each bottle.
The second leg of Women and Tipple series introduced three gins to the guests. Led by Booze Online’s Chester Cabrera, he presented the history and taste profile of Hanami Gin, Langley's Old Tom, and Empress 1908. Booze Online Inc. is one of the Philippines' leading companies engaged in importing and distributing global wines, spirits, and premium beers. For the past ten years, it has led in the distribution of beverages to different channels and is considered to be the largest imported beer distributor in the Philippines.
After guests had a taste of the featured spirits, DrinkManila’s resident mixologist, Icy Mariñas, went behind the counter to mix the cocktails specially created for this event. The gins were used in fun cocktails together with Monin gourmet flavored syrups.
First up was the pretty Purple Unicorn featuring Empress 1908 Gin, topped with sweet cotton candy that guests got fresh from a cotton candy machine. This playful 'pretty in purple' G&T is like drinking candy from our youths with a grown-up twist in.
We all got our glasses and headed to the cotton candy machine for our sweet topping! The Purple Unicorn is a fun, colorful drink that balances the earthiness of Empress 1908 Gin with the sweet goodness of cotton candy and the crisp notes of fresh citrus, tarragon, and floral herb ice cubes. Look at how pretty it is!
Our second cocktail was the Lady Macbeth featuring Langley’s Old Tom Gin. This is made with aquafaba (chickpea brine) instead of egg white, making it a creamy, foamy vegan cocktail. Named after one of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters, Lady Macbeth is cunning and ambitious and is a force to be reckoned with. This drink is fragrant, textured, and complex, just like this strong woman.
Some guests were also given a shot at mixing and shaking their own concoctions behind the bar. Recipes for all the cocktails that evening were also given to the guests afterwards, which are quite easy to follow and make at home.
Last but not least is the fiery Furiosa featuring Hanami Gin, which intrigued guests because of its kimchi flavors, giving it a sour spiciness that is not often experienced in cocktails. Furiosa takes its name from the brave and fearless female lead of the dystopian film Mad Max: Fury Road. The fiery cocktail mixes sweet with sour and spicy in one sip. Hanami Gin’s floral notes anchor this drink as it adds fruity sweetness and spice to it. The kimchi’s sour, spicy, and umami flavors add complexity and intensity to Furiosa, resulting in a cocktail that truly reflects its name.
DrinkManila will also be scheduling a series of workshops and tasting events starting this April. Interested attendees can subscribe to their mailing list at DrinkManila.com for updates on the next schedules. Women are encouraged to join as they build a network of like-minded women with a taste for a good tipple and growing curiosity for the cocktail culture.
It was a crazy, fun-filled evening with the girls at Discovery Primea. Follow DrinkManila at @drinkmanila on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for updates, and check out these hashtags #WomenAndTipple and #DrinkManila. For inquiries, you may contact them at [email protected] or call (0995) 018-4904. You can also visit Booze Online at www.boozeshop.ph or call 895-7179 for more information. Follow them at @boozeonline on Facebook and Instagram.
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