Buko pandan juice
Buko pandan juice is one of the favourite drinks of Filipinos. Nathaniel’s Bakeshop is famous in the Philippines for their buko (coconut) pandan salad. But aside from that, the 24-year old bakeshop now offers a juice version of their bestseller. And it is safe to say that you love it as much as you love the salad.
Samalamig
Another popular authentic summer drink in the Philippines is samalamig. It is practically a blend of colored jelly, tapioca pearls, brown sugar syrup, and water with lots of ice chunks. Sometimes it has flavorings, which can be orange, mango, etc. The simple concoction surely can beat the heat.
Pure coconut juice
Is there anything better than having your fresh buko juice straight from the coconut shell itself? Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen may be a Japanese Restaurant, but it is one of the rare places in Manila where you can order your buko juice and have it served in its shell. To top it all, you can eat the coconut meat after finishing the juice.
Lambanog
Lambanog is a potent wine in the Philippines made from coconut sap. The process of making lambanog is simple enough but risky. After all, coconut trees are not exactly short. But Filipino ancestors have been making it since the early times that it is already considered a part of culture. Lambanog is now an export product and is available in various flavors.
Mais con hielo
Mais con hielo is a Filipino favourite drink. Its recipe is made by mixing whole kernel corn and the cream-style version together in a tall glass. This mais con heilo has both texture and creaminess making it tasty.
Shakes
During summer, drinking lots of water or any refreshing beverage is recommended to cool you down. One beverage that is sure to invigorate you is a fruit shake. You can buy from your favorite vendor or just make your own. Both the process and the ingredients are very simple.
Beers
Beers in the Philippines are known as one of the best in the world for its unique flavor. In fact, beers are produced by the famous beer company San Minguel and imported by 40 countries around the globe. It is said that if men want to bond, they do it over dozens of ice-cold beer, because as they consume more beer, it gets easier for them to share cheesy stories.
Iskrambol
Iskrambol is a cold, milk-based slushy drink that is frequently pink in color. This word is from the English ‘scramble’ referring to the mixing of shaved ice. It is sold in the streets of Philippines, especially by stalls near elementary schools and parks where there are many children. It is basically shaved ice, evaporated milk, red food coloring, and flavorings.
Calamansi Juice
Calamansi juice is among the popular Filipino drinks, not only because of its healthy benefits but also because of its availability. In the Philippines, anyone who has a garden has a citrus plant in their yard, so a fresh and healthy juice is accessible anytime without money.
Saging con hielo
Do you want something cold and sweet? Saging con hielo is the answer if you are craving for something filling and drinkable at the same time. It is a simple dessert that I like to have during summertime. It is simply “minatamis na saging” (banana with caramel sauce) topped with shaved ice and milk.