Drinks

Filipino Drinks

Barako

Kapeng Barako at Suman na Malagkit by Febananaaa.

The Filipino word barako is from the Spanish barraco, which means a breeding boar. Some time ago, this word in the Philippines came to mean a bully or a philanderer. And today, it refers to a native species of coffee.

Nescafe Original 3-in-1 Coffeemix Philippines

3-in-1 Coffee Mixes of the Philippines!

Photo by Soundtech27 of Nescafe Original 3-in-1 Complete Coffee Mix of the Philippines. Instant coffee is very popular in the Philippines. And what could be more convenient than having a 3-in-one mix all ready and just waiting for hot water to be added? That’s coffee, sugar, and creamer!

Buko Pandan

Buko (“young coconut”) is the white coconut strands, while Pandan (screwpine leaves) refers to the flavor and green color of the gelatin cubes. This could be considered a dessert salad or a drink, depending on the amount of liquid added. 🙂

Melon Juice

Melon Juice by Mayette M. Garcia.

Cantaloupe is called melon in the Philippines — milón in Tagalog.

Samalamig

Also known as palamig. Prepared beverages that contain sago (tapioca pearls) and

Sampalok Juice

Photo by Leslie Bernarte of “Tamarind My Bell” Locally Blended Juice Drink.

Gold Eagle

Product of San Miguel Brewery. Tagline: Sama-samang Mag Jamming, Sama-samang Mag Gold