{"id":63799,"date":"2026-01-13T09:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=63799"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:48:44","slug":"problem-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/bar-and-resto\/problem-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Problem Child in Makati: A Cocktail Bar Built on Play, Memory, and Creative Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Problem Child<\/strong> in Makati<\/strong> is a cocktail bar that thrives on personality, curiosity, and a sense of fun.<\/p>\n

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Known for its expressive drinks, lively atmosphere, and rotating events. Problem Child invites guests to loosen up and enjoy cocktails that tell stories\u2014sometimes nostalgic, sometimes unexpected, always memorable.<\/p>\n

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The atmosphere at Problem Child matches the drinks\u2014confident, expressive, and welcoming. It\u2019s a place where friends gather easily, where laughter comes naturally, and where nights rarely end on schedule.<\/p>\n

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One of its standout creations is Twin Popsies<\/strong>, a playful mix of mezcal, tequila, Campari, and orange, washed with vanilla ice cream. The drink draws inspiration from a childhood orange popsicle, transforming that frozen memory into a grown-up indulgence layered with smoke, bitterness, citrus, and creamy softness. It\u2019s nostalgic, bold, and unmistakably Problem Child.<\/p>\n

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Another crowd favorite is the Melon Martini<\/strong>, made with Tanqueray No. 10, aloe vera, cucumber, alternative acid, and orange bitters. Despite its name, there\u2019s no melon in the recipe. Instead, the flavor is built through balance and illusion\u2014sweet, fresh, and boozy, with a clean finish.<\/p>\n

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These cocktails reflect the bar\u2019s philosophy: familiar emotions, reimagined through thoughtful technique and playful execution. Drinks here are not just about flavor\u2014they\u2019re about experience, memory, and conversation.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the bar counter, Problem Child is also known for hosting various events that keep its nights dynamic. From themed gatherings and music-driven evenings to creative collaborations, the space constantly shifts in energy, giving guests something new to look forward to with every visit. It\u2019s this ever-changing rhythm that makes Problem Child feel alive rather than predictable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Problem Child in Makati is a cocktail bar known for its playful, memory-driven drinks and lively social energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":63809,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112,42],"tags":[7940,6006,6076,313,7941],"class_list":["post-63799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makati","category-bar-and-resto","tag-cocktail","tag-cocktail-bar","tag-cocktail-bars-in-makati","tag-makati","tag-problem-child"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63799"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63810,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63799\/revisions\/63810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}