Raffles Makati's Long Bar Features Sundowner Special and Exploration of Regions Cocktail Collection
Raffles Makati's iconic Long Bar is proud to announce its latest Happy Hour promotion called the Sundowner Special. From 5:00pm to 7:00pm daily, guests can indulge in a delightful experience with free-flowing drinks and a Chef's Sampler platter for only P1,100++ per person. Not only that, the Long Bar is also some new beverages from their Exploration of Regions cocktail collection which are available all evening long.
Located at the lobby floor just beside Raffles Makati's main entrance, the Long Bar is a charming and lively place frequented by hotel guests, business executives and society’s top personalities all with outstanding taste and high standards. This has always been my favorite spot to enjoy drinks and snacks with my friends which I truly missed during the pandemic. That's why I'm really happy to be back here at Raffles Makati to try some of their exciting new cocktails.
The Long Bar in Raffles Makati is styled after the original Long Bar in Raffles Singapore which opened way back in 1887. There is this distinct classic ambiance that you immediately notice once you step inside the Long Bar with its wooden interiors and dark and mellow lighting setting the mood.
The Long Bar experience extends beyond its exquisite cocktails. Guests can immerse themselves in the enchanting ambiance of the bar together with the nightly live entertainment offering soothing music.
The Sundowner Special at Raffles Makati's Long Bar promises an unforgettable evening of relaxation, indulgence, and camaraderie. Available daily from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, the Sundowner Special is the perfect opportunity to unwind and enjoy a fantastic selection of beverages. For beer enthusiasts, the promotion includes Draught San Miguel Light and Pale Pilsen, Draught Weihenstephaner Helles Lager, and Hefe Weissbier.
Spirit enthusiasts can indulge in choices like Absolut, Bacardi Superior, Beefeater, Ballantine’s Finest, and Olmeca Reposado. Cocktail aficionados will love the selection of iconic concoctions, which includes the iconic Long Bar Singapore Sling, Piña Libre, Lychee Martini, Titibok-tibok, and Rusty Nail. Additionally, wine enthusiasts can delight in the night's featured red and white wines.
To elevate the experience further, Long Bar is also proud to unveil a delectable new menu, expertly crafted to complement the array of delightful drinks on offer.
Guests can indulge in a Trio of Chicharon with enticing flavors of Cajun, Salted Egg, and Wasabi, as well as the must-try North’s Pork Sisig and Bacolod Chicken Inasal Skewers Chili bringing unique regional flavors to the table. For a taste of Singapore, the Savor Singapore Sampler is a tantalizing combination of Chicken Satay, Chili Crab Spring Roll, Char Kway Teow, and Kaya Toast.
Aside from the Sundowner Special, guests can also embark on a flavorful journey as Long Bar is proud to unveil its latest creative offering - the "Exploration of Regions" cocktail collection. Developed in collaboration with Moet Hennessy Philippines, this exceptional assortment of cocktails promises to take guests on an unforgettable and tantalizing journey through the diverse flavors of the Philippines.
The Exploration of Regions collection pays homage to the unique and vibrant regions of the Philippines - Baguio, Calabarzon, Bicol, Batangas, Mindoro, Zamboanga, and Davao Del Norte. Each cocktail captures the essence of its respective region, using its most known produce and carefully curated by Long Bar's talented mixologists.
After our delightful Design & Dine dinner at the Social Lounge in Raffles and Fairmont Makati last week, we headed down to Long Bar for a nightcap and got ready to explore the Philippines' regions through these colorful cocktails.
The Purple Yam combines the royalty of Volcan Blanco Tequila and ube liqueur, an enchanting blend inspired by the mystical allure of Mindoro. This is a very pretty beverage that packs quite a powerful punch.
I went for the Manzanilla Blossom which is inspired by the lush lands of Batangas. This concoction lets guests experience the harmonious fusion of Glenmorangie X Whisky and tangy lemon juice. A bag of complimentary peanuts is served on each table which is also one of the trademark appetizers at Long Bar.
On the other hand, the Kahel de Bicolandia captures the fiery essence of Bicol as it will ignite your taste buds with Belvedere Vodka infused with a hint of chili.
There's also Little Baguio, a delightful blend of Volcan Blanco Tequila and fresh strawberries, reminiscent of the serene beauty of Baguio's mountains.
One uniquely Filipino cocktail is the Chavacano Sour. This combines the richness of Hennessy VS, Cointreau simple syrup, and pickled spicy green mango, a tropical escape paying tribute to Zamboanga's cultural heritage. You can really smell the pickled green mango even from afar which gives this its unique character.
The Moringa Blast has a colorful and healthful essence of Belvedere Vodka and Malunggay juice, drawing inspiration from the verdant landscapes of Calabarzon.
We saved the best cocktail for last as we concluded our exploration of regions with the Banana Del Norte. This enchanting beverage is inspired by the lush landscapes of Davao Del Norte and comes with a captivating fusion of Glenmorangie X Whisky.
The Exploration of Regions cocktail collection is now available exclusively at Long Bar of Raffles Makati Hotel which is open daily, from 5:00pm to 12:00mn on Sundays to Thursdays, and until 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays. Don't miss the chance to indulge in these unique and captivating creations that celebrate the essence of the Philippines' diverse regions.
Long Bar Makati
G/F Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati City
Master Mixologist Roman Foltán Takes Over Long Bar in Raffles Makati For One Night
Globally renowned mixologist Roman Foltán of The Compound Collective had an exclusive bar takeover at the Long Bar last December 12, 2019. The innovative and trendsetting mixologist put a modern Filipino twist to classic cocktails as he presented five exciting concoctions that were available exclusively for one night only.
The One Night Exclusive was held from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at the Long Bar Makati located on the ground floor of Raffles Makati, my number one favorite hotel. It seems that I’m always visiting the hotel every couple of weeks, but that’s because there are so many interesting activities happening at Raffles, whether it be a bridal fair, a bar takeover, or just to have a relaxing staycation or dine at its elegant restaurants.
Raffles Makati’s Long Bar is styled after the original Long Bar in Raffles Singapore which opened in 1887, that's over 130 years ago. The Long Bar is a charming and lively place frequented by hotel guests, business executives and society’s top personalities all with outstanding taste and high standards.
The Compound Collective is an internationally acclaimed beverage specialist group led my two master mixologists as they bring their dynamic creativity all over the world. Roman Foltán championed the legendary team at Artesian in the Langham Hotel as the number one bar on the World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2017.
Roman featured five exclusive cocktail creations tailor-made for Long Bar Makati. These were available for guests at P350 each for that evening only.
Let’s start with the Classic Singapore Sling, regarded as the national drink of Singapore where it was first created in 1915 at the Raffles Long Bar and has since become a staple in every Raffles Hotel. This signature cocktail comes with Sipsmith Raffles Gin as its base which is specifically made for Raffles. Roman adjusts it a little bit by adding Benedictine, cherry heering, Ferrand dry curacao, home made grenadine, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and Angostura bitters. The result is a slightly less sweeter version of the original.
Next is this elegantly sparkling wine cocktail aptly named Sophia. The glass comes with Plantation 3 Star white rum, Lillet Blanc, fresh lime juice, and camote syrup with a camote chip on top. This is a light and refreshing drink that the ladies will surely be delighted with.
The Cassava Nova is a modern version of the whiskey sour with its combination of Maker’s Mark bourbon whiskey, cassava sweet Vermouth, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white to give it that foamy and frothy texture.
Next is the Tamarind Man which has that distinct Filipino taste that comes from Tito’s vodka, yellow Chartreuse, tamarind syrup, fresh lime juice, ginger beer, mint leaves and Angostura bitters. Lastly, ...Or Highwater has a dazzling combination of Ocho Reposado tequila, Ancho Reyes, maple surup, Hellfire bitters, coriander tincture, and Lillet Blanc served with a crunchy spiced chicharon to balance its strong flavors. These are just a preview of what to expect at the Long Bar Makati next year as the Compound Collective will be tweaking some of the cocktail offerings at Raffles Makati. I’m already excited!
