Homemade gin with a hint of malunggay and sampaguita

Swing through the double glass doors along 30th street of Bonifacio Global City and straight into the city's award-winning drinking den, The Back Room, as it serves its newest elixirs to enjoy.

Spearheaded by mixologist Volkan Ibil, The Back Room offers 13 new concoctions.

"The bar's philosophy is more tipple than fare. Our 13 new signature cocktails are categorized into five themes based on taste preference which were named after a specific narrative of the Prohibition Era: Jag Juice (strong, flavor-forward), Giggle Water (sophisticated and glamorous), Live Wire (refreshing), Moonshine (experimental) and On a Toot (for sharing)," says Ibil, head mixologist of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

Since its inception, The Back Room received multiple recognitions, such as 50 Asia's 50 Best Bar 2019; Best Hotel Bars in the World
— The Legend Awards 2020 by Departures Magazine; 51 Asia's Best Bars 2021; Best Bar in the Philippines by Travel + Leisure Asia's Best Awards 2022; and most recently 75 Asia's Best Bars 2023.

The Back Room also has its homemade gin — Bee's Knees — locally made which pays tribute to popular Philippine ingredients: dalandan, malunggay and sampaguita.