‘Spirits’ overflowing in Poblacion

Every August, rum enthusiasts and connoisseurs come together to celebrate their spirit of choice in what is now known internationally as National Rum Month.

To celebrate, Don Papa Rum partnered with several Poblacion establishments, namely, Polilya, Tortuga, Agimat and Dulo, to serve signature Don Papa Rum-based tipples for the whole month.

And as a culminating activity to this celebration (and to kickstart the long weekend) Don Papa Rum held the #RumForYourLife event at Run Rabbit Run in Población last 24 August.

Guests sipped on three Don Papa Rum-infused cocktails, each with a distinct flavor profile, specially concocted by brand ambassador Lloyd Misagal together with Run Rabbit Run’s bartenders and resident mixologist and finalist of the Glenfiddich World’s Most Experimental Bartenders, Lorenzo “Enzo” Luna.

“My co-mixologists and I created three cocktails that both highlight Don Papa Rum and its versatility in catering to different taste profiles. There is Run Papa Run, a cocktail with a banana smoky taste. It is usually enjoyed by people who like a combination of creamy, savory and sweet tastes. Kalamadon blends together quintessential Filipino ingredients such as calamansi and local honey.

Lastly, Shake it Papa is an energizing drink that infuses Don Papa with coffee, giving you that extra jolt to dance the night away,” Misagal shared.

PHOTO shows (from left) Ella Hake, Natasha Jordan, Elena Ortega, Patricia Henson and Marga Bermudez.

She Talks Asia co-founder and TV host Victoria Herrera enjoyed the drinks and shared her thoughts on her favorite cocktail.

“For me to decide if a party is really good, I would have to look at two things: the crowd and its energy, and of course, the drinks being served, and Don Papa surely delivered those two things.

For tonight, my favorite is the Run Papa Rum because it’s a little sweet and super light but has the kick that I need.”

Photographer Patricia Henson, who is no stranger to the neighborhood bar scene, was just as excited. “It’s my first time to go to a Don Papa event and I’m really having a great time. It’s amazing how, despite the rain, a lot of the people from the local scene showed up to support and celebrate National Rum Month,” she enthused.

Marga Bermudez, owner of Ms. Gee, another rising concept bar in Población, now considers Don Papa Rum as a staple in her arsenal of spirits. “It’s such a versatile drink. You can drink it straight up or play around with its flavor just like what they did here at the event.”

With hints of vanilla, honey and candied fruit, this amber-colored rum can be used as a base for both short and long cocktails.

For more information about Don Papa Rum and the Bleeding Heart Company, follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonPapaRum and on Instagram: @DonPapaRum and www.donpaparum.com.