{"id":42169,"date":"2019-04-12T17:53:23","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T09:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=42169"},"modified":"2019-04-12T18:06:39","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T10:06:39","slug":"10-bars-in-the-metro-with-original-signature-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/04\/12\/10-bars-in-the-metro-with-original-signature-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Bars in the Metro with Original Signature Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">They say the best way to actually know a bar is to know about their cocktails&#8212;the more creative it is,\u00a0the better. You&#8217;d know about their authenticity if they have signature cocktails that you found out by word of mouth (or maybe by simply asking the bartender). Plus, who wouldn&#8217;t want to try something new every now and then apart from your usual?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/02\/03\/list-roofdeck-bars-in-the-metro-for-your-weekend-night-out\/\">Roofdeck Bars in the Metro for Your Weekend Night Out<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>With that, check out our ultimate list of bars in the Metro and their signature cocktails!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Pura Vida<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-42198\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/Pura-Vida-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/Pura-Vida.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/Pura-Vida-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/Pura-Vida-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>\u00a0(From left to right) No Army, Summer Melted, and Puro Sour\u00a0priced at Php 270<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">How often do you stumble upon a Costa Rican reggae bar? <strong>Pura Vida Manila<\/strong> in the heart of Poblacion is popping with colors&#8212;literally and figuratively&#8212;all thanks to its interior and sumptuous dishes. Of course, they also have signature cocktails to die for.\u00a0Sample their\u00a0<strong>No Army, Summer Melted, and Puro Sour<\/strong> for a playful experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/bar-and-resto\/pura-vida-manila-in-makati-a-costa-rican-reggae-bar-in-poblacion\/\">Pura Vida Manila in Makati: A Costa Rican Reggae bar in Poblacion<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Don Pedro St. cor. Jacobo St., Makati City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a00919-310-0535<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PuraVidaMNL\/\">facebook.com\/PuraVidaMNL<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/puravidamnl\/\">instagram.com\/puravidamnl<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Wild Poppy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wild Poppy\uff5cPhilippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hH5Ajhq8nx4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Wild Poppy<\/strong> is probably one of the hippest places in Poblacion, Makati with its IG-worthy food and interior. But what may be unknown to many is that it has signature cocktails infused with kicks of tea. Plus, they&#8217;re pretty cheap too, ranging from Php 250 to Php 300.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/makati\/wild-poppy-in-makati-tea-infused-alcoholic-cocktails\/\">The Wild Poppy in Makati: Serving Southeast Asian Cuisine and Cocktails with a Twist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a02\/F 5666 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a00995-990-8737<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thewildpoppymnl.com\" target=\"_blank\">thewildpoppymnl.com<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thewildpoppyph\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/thewildpoppyph<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewildpoppy\/\">instagram.com\/thewildpoppy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Kermit Manila<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bt8LvBMFhoy\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">From the pristine island of Siargao, <strong>Kermit <\/strong>found its way to the busy streets of Poblacion Makati. You may have known them for their mouthwatering pizza and pasta offerings, but they also have cocktails that can only be found at their bar. We highly recommend you try their\u00a0<strong>Gin Basil Smash <\/strong>and<strong> Grifoni\u2019s Sour<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/european\/italian\/kermit-manila-in-poblacion-a-treasure-trove-of-napoletana-pizzas-and-italian-seafood-flavors\/\">Kermit Manila in Poblacion: A Treasure Trove of Napoletana Pizzas and Italian, Seafood Flavors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Address:\u00a04636 Molina Street, Poblacion, Makati City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a002-275-9219 \/\u00a00917-625-6773<br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/kermitmanila\">instagram.com\/kermitmanila<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>78-45-33<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42183\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/In-a-silent-way.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/In-a-silent-way.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/In-a-silent-way-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/In-a-silent-way-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Classic Dry Martini (Php 400) and\u00a0In A Silent Way (Php 400)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Silently tucked in Salcedo Village, Makati is a bar that any old-fashioned audiophile would seriously love, the\u00a0<strong>78-45-33. <\/strong>It looks more like a 70s bachelor pad, so it won&#8217;t take you long to feel like you&#8217;re back in time. Their refreshing, signature drink\u00a0<strong>In A Silent Way\u00a0<\/strong>should be your pick!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/makati\/salcedo\/78-45-33-in-salcedo-village-makati-a-modern-jazz-kissaten\/\">78-45-33 in Salcedo Village, Makati: A Modern Yet Old-Fashioned Jazz Kissaten<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a078-45-33, LPL Mansion, San Agustin St, Makati City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a002-819-9297 \/\u00a00920-927-6436<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/784533SalcedoVillage\/\">facebook.com\/784533SalcedoVillage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Blind Pig<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blind Pig | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ofn8N9q8ZXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The mysterious vibe of the\u00a0<strong>Blind Pig<\/strong> draws\u00a0everyone in&#8212;but you won&#8217;t really notice it if you&#8217;re not sneaky enough to see the braille outside. They&#8217;re known for their <strong>Bartender&#8217;s Choice<\/strong>, where you actually let the bartender craft the perfect cocktail for you depending on your mood, alcohol preference, and even story. And oh, have we mentioned that it&#8217;s the first speakeasy bar in the country?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/makati\/legazpi\/blind-pig-the-first-speakeasy-bar-in-the-philippines\/\">Blind Pig: The First Speakeasy Bar in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Address:\u00a0227, Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a00917-549-2264<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blindpig.ph\/Blind_Pig\/Home.html\">blindpig.ph<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Izakaya Sensu and Choto Matte<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42205\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/izakaya.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/izakaya.jpg 850w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/izakaya-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/izakaya-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The Classic Suntory \u201cKakubin\u201d(Php 250), Izakaya Old Fashioned (Php 320), and Sakura Smile (Php 250)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Izakaya Sensu and Choto Matte in BGC\u00a0is\u00a0made especially for Japanese gastropub aficionados out there. They&#8217;re two different restaurants in one place, but both offer an impressive selection of liquors. <strong>Choto Matte<\/strong>, in particular, has the <strong>Classic Suntory \u201cKakubin\u201d, Izakaya Old Fashioned, and Sakura Smile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/taguig\/izakaya-sensu-chotto-matte-in-taguig\/\">Izakaya Sensu &amp; Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Ground Floor, Net Park Building, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RaintreeChottoMatte\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com\/RaintreeChottoMatte<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Vatos Urban<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgQlupWlm0m\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Ever tried a fusion of Mexican and Korean flavors (think Kimchi Carnitas fries)? <strong>Vatos Urban<\/strong>\u00a0in BGC will surely satisfy your bold palate! Their signature drink\u00a0<strong>Vato\u2019s Ritas <\/strong>may be the answer to\u00a0up your alcohol game as it includes a bottled liquor placed upside down. How cool is that?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/taguig\/vatos-urban-tacos-in-bgc-experience-the-flavors-of-ko-mex-food\/\">Vatos Urban Tacos in BGC: Experience the flavors of Ko-Mex Food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Net Park Building, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a002-459-7009<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vatosph.com\">vatosph.com<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vatosph\/\">facebook.com\/vatosph<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vatosphilippines\/\">instagram.com\/vatosphilippines<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>210 Degrees Kitchen + Drinkery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"210 Degrees Kitchen + Drinkery | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wU5aPUMFg18?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Calling all the adventure foodies! <strong>210 Degrees Kitchen + Drinkery<\/strong> in BGC offers a wide variety of dishes, both Western and Asian flavors. But here&#8217;s the catch&#8212;they&#8217;re all originally prepared with a twist. This is exactly why you can expect cocktails (even mocktails) that are unique to this restaurant!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/taguig\/210-degrees-kitchen-drinkery-in-bgc-fun-dining-and-inspired-comfort-food\/\">210 Degrees Kitchen + Drinkery in BGC: Fun-Dining and Inspired Comfort Food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Address:\u00a0Unit 1D, G\/F Icon Plaza 25th Street Corner 6th Avenue BGC, Taguig\u00a0City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a00995-015-2192<br \/>\nWebsite:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.210degrees.ph\/\">210degrees.ph<\/a><br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/210degrees.ph\/\">facebook.com\/210degrees.ph<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/210degrees.ph\/\">instagram.com\/210degrees.ph<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Nomu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42195\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/nomu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/nomu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/nomu-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/nomu-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/04\/nomu-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Matcha Amaretto Sour (Php 450) and Ducky Punch (Php 980)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Nomu <\/strong>has its own take on the classic amaretto sour&#8212;their <strong>Matcha\u00a0Amaretto Sour <\/strong>explodes with flavor with its right mix of\u00a0matcha, lemon juice, egg white, choco bitters, going well with bourbon whiskey. You can also try their oh-so-cute\u00a0<strong>Ducky Punch, <\/strong>but\u00a0instead of\u00a0bath water and bubbles, it\u2019s made up of deadly vodka and tequila. While you&#8217;re at it, they also have delish Japanese eats!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/taguig\/bonifacio-global-city\/nomu-in-bgc-nomi-matchas-secret-japanese-bar\/\">Nomu in BGC: Nomi Matcha\u2019s Secret Japanese Bar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0G\/F W City Center, 30th Street corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (inside Nomi Matcha)<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a002-821-8769<br \/>\nInstagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nomubgc\/\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com\/nomubgc\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Mulberry Door<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mulberry Door | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kvu94C9kDu0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If low-key gourmet comfort food is what you seek,<strong>\u00a0Mulberry Door <\/strong>in BGC might be the right pick for you. The interior is very homey, as it has traces of a traditional Filipino home. Their exquisite meals are perfect to pair with their signature\u00a0<strong>Mulberry Ginger Mojito.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/taguig\/bonifacio-global-city\/mulberry-door-by-nawwtys-kitchen-in-bgc\/\">Mulberry Door in BGC Channels Cozy Dining Room with Luxe Fare<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0G\/F, 8 Forbestown Centre, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City<br \/>\nContact number:\u00a002-810-5427 \/\u00a00918-998-7474<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mulberrydoor\/\">facebook.com\/mulberrydoor<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mulberrydoor\/\">instagram.com\/mulberrydoor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have any bars with signature cocktails in mind? Let us hear in the comments below!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Yana Bautista<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who wouldn&#8217;t want to try something new every now and then apart from your usual? 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