Bartenders Brendon Khoo and Melody Joy Lim on the art of mixing drinks

It is hard not to think of cocktails when it comes to celebrations. A glass of it sets a night on a festive note. It makes you want to mingle, clink your glass with others, and enjoy the evening making special memories over good spirits. But what others may not know is that a cocktail is more than just a pretty drink. Just like making art, bartending one requires discipline and a lot of skills that can only be obtained through years of experience.

Present at the event was Monkey Shoulder’s Regional Brand Ambassador for Southeast Asia, Brendon Khoo. Throughout his stay in the Philippines, the Malaysian born bartender got to experience the warm hospitality and the unique experience offered by the local bar scene.“I always hear great experiences about Filipino hospitality. It is one thing to feel it abroad, and another thing to come here and experience it,” Brendon said.

“I always like to use ingredients that people wouldn’t think of using in a cocktail,” he said. “One of my favorite cocktails is from Malaysia, the ‘Jungle Bird.’ It is made of dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and a bit of sugar syrup. I swapped dark rum for Monkey Shoulder and it was amazing. I also tried Monkey Shoulder with just coconut water. Simplicity is the best way to showcase the freshness of the ingredients and the quality of the spirit you are using.

“I would usually hide back and not talk to customers,” Melody said. “Now, I have the confidence. I enjoy chatting with the customers and building connections.”

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