Over the course of three unforgettable evenings, Don Papa Rum gathered some of the most talented bartenders in the industry to craft cocktails that reimagined classic Filipino desserts or panghimagas.
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Tres Papas Panghimagas embarked on a flavorful journey, beginning at The Curator in Makati City last August. Don Papa Rum PH brand ambassador Audrey Gustilo joined forces with Dan Santos of The Curator and Trisha “Taco” Leong of Night Hawk Singapore for a memorable night at Manila’s top bar, which featured cocktails infused with flavors that are truly Pinoy favorites such as halo-halo, mais con yelo, and yema.
The celebration of Filipino flavors continued at OTO in Poblacion in September with three exceptional women mixologists – OTO’s Alex Javier, Don Papa Rum’s Audrey Gustilo, and 28 HongKong Street’s Tamaryn Cooper. Among the favorites of the night were Alex Javier’s Maja Blanca created with Don Papa rum, corn, coconut, lime, and maja blanca mochi; Tamaryn Cooper’s Galactic Booze Cruise that infused banana, pandan, coconut, lemon, and apple with milk and Don Papa Rum, and; Audrey Gustilo’s Easy As Pie created with Don Papa Masskara, peach, and mango, with lime and milk clarified.
The sweet finale of Tres Papas took place in October at The Grasshopper Bar in Makati City. Guests enjoyed delectable cocktails crafted by Chok Han, head bartender of Elephant Room Singapore, and Jonathan Matienzo of The Grasshopper. The third night of the Tres Papas guest shifts saw familiar flavors such as the champorado, kalamay, buko pandan, and ube leche flan.
“Don Papa is extremely proud to hold Tres Papas here in our mother market, and soon in other parts of Asia Pacific. I am thrilled to see how Filipinos are very supportive of our brand,” shared Ramos. “Expect to see more from Don Papa as we continue to expand our presence here and across the region.”
Take a look at some of the most memorable panghimagas-inspired cocktails:
Champorado created by Chok Han, head bartender of The Elephant Room Singapore. Black rice infused Don Papa Rum, white cacao, mint, cardamom, and cream; Hakuna Banana created by The Grasshopper Bar’s Jonathan Matienzo Don Papa Rum, strawberry, pineapple, pili nut, banana, and bitters
Galactic Booze Cruise by 28 HongKong Street’s Tamaryn Cooper. Don Papa Rum, banana, pandan, coconut, lemon, apple, milk clarified; Ube Rum-os by Night Hawk SG’s Trisha “Taco” Leong Don Papa Masskara, Elderflower, ube, cream, lime, lemon, egg white, soda, latik, cheese; Halo-halo Milk created by Don Papa Rum’s PH brand ambassador Audrey Gustilo. Brown butter-washed Don Papa Rum, Banana, Milk, and Ube.
