Destileria Limtuaco & Co., the country’s oldest distillery and is known for its distinguished portfolio of spirits and liqueurs, officially launched its addition to the Manille Liqueur collection—the Manille Liqueur de Dalandan. After the successful introduction of Manille Liqueur de Calamansi, Destileria Limtuaco & Co. President Olivia Limpe-Aw and Manille Liqueur de Dalandan brand ambassador Margarita Forès unveiled the latest blend at Forès’ farm-to-table restaurant Grace Park in Rockwell.
Besides the special concoctions made by the international mixologist Enzo Lim using Manille Liqueur de Dalandan, the guests enjoyed an exclusive array of dishes prepared and cooked using the vodka-based Dalandan liqueur and dalandan fruit. Notable of which was the roast Bacolod-style Lechon stuffed with the Dalandan liqueur and dalandan leaves that pairs best with the refreshing Sinturis Smash cocktail—a mix of Manille Liqueur de Dalandan, muddled lemon, mint leaves, and with a little bit of gin. The guests enjoyed as well the Doña Sol cocktail, which is a blend of Manille Liqueur de Dalandan, whisky, sweet vermouth, and orange juice, garnished with a dalandan leaf. Manille Liqueur was also a great drink even when it is served on the rocks or neat, proving the versatility of the liqueur.