Don Papa 10 Rhum Nights

 

One night I entered to one of the coolest hidden bar in the metro. Via 7 eleven convenience store at Bank Bar, RCBC Gf in BGC Taguig. Fella told me its one of the inn bar in the US - passing behind convenience store. The tower building may have corporate impression but when you enter the bar it smells like a corporate raider ambiance. I discovered what is beyond that Don Papa Rhum. A 100% pure Pinoy Rhum from Negros Island which is rich on sugar plantation. 

Also a Philippine made revolution inspired Rhum that catch global attention. Which age for over 7 years in American oak barrel from Mt Kanlaon, Negros Occidental before blended for perfection. And managed to make it special to the world of Rhum industry drinker like me. When you beat on your chest after you take the shot. Bottoms up cheers! Exhale deeply then said after you puff the cigar and resist the heat onto your throat - Ur d men!

It is smooth to smells and delicate in tongue with long texture finish of vanilla, candied fruits and honey. The 10 year old dark color Rhum mix were served to us by Davide Boncimino, winner of the cocktail competition last June 2015 in London, UK. Also with Don Papa International  Brand Ambassadors served to us the winning cocktail creation. 

Don Papa signature label was designed with 50 hidden animals on it like snail and gecko. Which looks like wilderness of natures hidden paradise. With ABV 40% available at your local liquor store in the Philippines and outside the country. The rhum smells inviting and taste really good that will refresh your lung! I feel I'm in London during that time with a double O order twist.

Rhum nights were perfect with chicharong bulaklak, chicken, burger, meat strips or your local pulutan fav. It was a good drinking night night with social alpha folks in advance celebration before the yearends. Also present during the event were Don Papa's 10 were Brand Mngr - Cristel Molina, Head of Communication - Monica Llamas, Director - Andrew Garcia,  Ambassador - Matthias Cadeac D'Arbaud and Celina Le Neindre, Kathryn Cornista and the Champ Davide.

See the winner's mixology and you may try it by yourself

1) Fix in the Mind

Inspired by Davide Boncimino’s childhood experiences in the Philippines, Fix in the Mind is his winning Don Papa cocktail serve, combining unique home made ingredients reminiscent of the Philippines everyday life

Ingredients:
50 ml Don Papa Rum (regular)
10 ml Briottet Crème de Banana
10 ml Coconut Milk
10 ml Rice Juice or Almond Juice
15 ml Homemade Peanut Syrup
5 ml Fresh Calamansi Juice
Dried Bananas or Burned Banana

Instructions:
Pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake. Pour all ingredients into a wooden glass and garnish with a dried banana

2) Las Filipinas

A light and easy cocktail that draws inspiration from a cross of flavors derived from Italy and the Philippines.

Ingredients:
20 ml Don Papa (regular)
30 ml Mancino Secco
30 ml Aperol
Lemon

Instructions:
Pour all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice, and stir. Served in a rock glass with a lemon twist garnish.

3) Symphony 10

Inspired by Don Papa 10’s bold flavors and the use of Mozart Chocolate Bitters, the Symphony 10 enhances Don Papa 10’s tasting notes of cacao, dried fruits, and a hint of oak

Ingredients:
45 ml Don Papa 10
20 ml Mancino Chinato
10 ml Cointreau
15 ml Fresh Lime/Calamansi Juice
2 Teaspoons Caster Sugar
2 Drops Mozart Chocolate Bitters
Lime/Calamansi Peel and Dark Chocolates

Instructions:
Pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice, and shake. Pour all ingredients and serve in a coupette glass. Add a lime peel and dark chocolate for garnish.