Whether you are lounging at the beach or partying in the metro, here are some top picks of cocktails you’d have to try this summer
Are you ready to take on the heat of the summer? PhilippineTatler.com partnered with some of the country’s hottest bars and destinations to come up with an amazing summer cocktail selection to refresh the palate and get people into partying mood. Check out these amazing drinks throughout the whole summer from March 23 – May 31!
Pink Slip at Bank Bar 
Concept by Bank Bar Team
Php 430
Effervescent and light, the Pink Slip is easy as a midsummer’s day and just right for dusk drinking, and hours after. The fruity and sweet sour notes of raspberry, grapefruit and barrel-aged apple cider vinegar combined with sea salt, pink peppercorns and cucumber result in an original drink that is refreshing and elegant.
Address: G/F RCBC Savings Bank Corporate Center, 26th and 25th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Contact Number: +63 2 8014862
Oasis In The Sky at Blu Bar and Grill
Concept by Joward Tongco, Restaurant, Bar and Events Manager
Php 280+
Take the sweet taste of the aromatic Pandan, mix it with white rum, cucumber syrup, peach schnapps and top it off with Pandan Molecular Pearls and you get an excitingly refreshing tropical dink. But wait, there’s a twist. Take it as it is, or balance off the kick with a pinch of sweet artisan cotton candy. Go ahead. Surprise yourself this summer with an Oasis In The Sky.
Address: Blu Bar & Grill, The Penthouse, Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City
Contact Number: +6332 2531111
Blue Sea at Deck Bar 
Concept by JV Dela Rosa
Php 250++
Cool, invigorating mixture of Pineapple Juice, Malibu, White Rum and Blue Curacao, garnished with Pineapple and Cherry. Each sip is a burst of refreshing summer flavours to tickle the palate and excite the senses.
Address: Crimson Hotel, Entrata Urban Complex, 2609 Civic Drive, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1781
Contact Number: +632 8632222
Café De Isla at Dugong Bar 
Concept by Marlon Martinez, Dugong Bar Bartender
Php 300++ Buy 1, Take 1
The Café de Isla is a coffee based liqueur. Blended with the right amount of vodka and espresso coffee, the beverage gives off a semi-sweet taste that can liven up one’s mood. A perfect cocktail drink to pair with Palawan’s majestic sunsets.
Address: Dugong Bar, Club Paradise Palawan, Dimakya Island, Coron, Northern Palawan
Contact Number: +63917 8279852 / 719-6971/ 6972/ 6973
Watermelon Tequila at Flujo Bar and Lounge
Concept by Keith Pereira
Php 399++
Captivate the senses with a burst of refreshing watermelon flavour in your cocktail while basking in the glorious sun in Bohol. Don’t let the sweet taste fool you, as the power of Patron tequila lingers in every sip.
Address: Flujo Bar, The Bellevue Resort Hotel, Panglao, Bohol
Contact Number: +6338 4222222
High Street Market at High Street Lounge 
Concept by Ulysse Jouanneaud, Head Mixologist
Php 400
With summer looming around the corner, getting a refreshing drink is both a pleasure and a necessity. High Street Market, is a gin-based cocktail with the perfect blend of garden fresh produce and herbal notes that is sure to revive you from this heat. Throw in some jazz music in an elegant setting and you’re practically already on vacation.
Address: High Street Lounge, Level 2, Shangri-La at The Fort, 30th avenue cor. 5th street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Philippines
Contact Number: +632 2469069
Vert D’été at Le Bar
Concept by Mark Quilaton, Le Bar Mixologist
Php 420 nett
Vert D’été (means Summer green) – there is a play on words as “Verre” in French (pronounced same as “Vert”) means glass. This cocktail is the perfect deal for summer; it is refreshing and mouthwatering with a light and balanced crisp note, and fresh cucumber flavors. The cucumber brings vitamins to the mix and is an excellent anti-oxidant. It is also a great helper in weight loss and will, therefore, be your best friend when going to your summer beach trip. The nutty and oaky hints of the cognac perfectly blend with this ultimate concoction.
Address: Le Bar, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Contact Number: +632 5515555
La Flora at Niner Ichi Nana 
Concept by Erwan Heussaff
Php 460 ++
La Flora is a simple combination of great ingredients. Fruity, fresh and served up so that you taste the full flavour of our pisco. The ginger liqueur and the grapefruit juice give the cocktail an herbal and tonic note that is great during any hot day.
Address: Niner Ichi Nana, Ground Floor, The Globe Tower, 32nd Street corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Gobal City, Taguig
Contact Number: +63917 8769999 / +63 2 7974064
The Old Ticker at Revel at The Palace
Concept by Erwan Heussaff
Php 400
The Old Ticker is a refreshing, light drink with a punch of spice from the Rye Whisky. Perfect to start off your night at Revel. Taken from a Manhattan base, the honey syrup and grapefruit gives the drink a slightly friendlier appeal with clean tart notes.
Address: Revel at The Palace, 11th Avenue corner 38th Street Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City
Contact Number: +63917 5508888
Red Road at Vue Bar
Concept by Vic Lammatao
Php 450++
Delight the palate with a mix of tropical flavours and a balanced mix of tequila, vodka and brandy. Despite the contrast of textures, there is a harmony of citrus that blends well with the strong impact of the alcohol.
Address: Vue Bar, North Bridgeway, Filinvest City, Alabang, Malacca Ln, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Contact Number: +632 7718181
Summer Symphony at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Concept by Alyona Vinogradova
Php 408 (inclusive of 12% VAT, exclusive of 10% service charge)
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Resorts World Manila offers the perfect seasonal cocktail; a surprising modern delight, squeezed with the sweetest pomelo for that pinkish pulp bits paired with fresh cucumber that will hydrate your body from the summer heat with a base of its finest gin which is set to take the summer rush by storm. The latest concoction of their renowned international mixologist and Manila favorite Alyona Vinogradova - known as the Summer Symphony - gives customers the perfect reason to step away from the tables and enjoy some of the finest libations around. Available at Wolfgang's Steakhouse where only the most prime and fresh ingredients are used that makes each one stand out. Make sure you check out the rest of their custom cocktail menu while you’re there!
Address: 2/F Resorts World Manila, Pasay, 1309, Metro Manila
Contact Number: +63920 8219247 / +63995 6102361