Women Bartenders on Creating Cocktails With Tanduay, Defying Stereotypes, and Thriving in a Male-Dominated Field
Cocktails are the life of the party. And as the renewed interest in cocktails continue to grow, bartenders are also taking on the spotlight. In El Nido and Siargao, two bartenders are paving the way for women to shine in a male-dominated industry. Sharleen Antonio works with her husband and fellow bartending professional, Larry Guevara, in one of Palawan’s top beach destinations. Riza Delguime, meanwhile, is a bartender for a leading resort in the country’s surfing haven, Siargao. Creating Tanduay-Infused Cocktails Both women have been bartending for years and share a preference for Tanduay in creating cocktails. “It’s very easy to mix in cocktails because of its unique and bold character. I usually go for the classic Tanduay Dark Rum in my root beer and rum with a squeeze of fresh lemon,” Antonio said. She shared that they used Tanduay rums in her bar management class back in college, so she is very familiar with the brand. Collaborating with the brand, she came ...