MANILA, Philippines — When it comes to unwinding after a long day of taping and guest appearances or just simply savoring a little me-time, Tanduay Calendar Girl 2026 Andrea Brillantes keeps it simple and refined. She doesn’t like fussing about when it comes to de-stressing, and it helps that she has a well-stocked bar of her favorite Tanduay products to indulge in.
“After a busy day at work, I just want to slow down and do low-key activities that can help me relax like mixing cocktails using Tanduay rums. It helps me reset and turn my ordinary evenings into something special, whether I’m on my own or chilling with friends,” she shared.
One of the Tanduay products that the talented actress and budding entrepreneur loves to experiment with is Tanduay 5 Years, an extra special blend of rums that has a lush shade of mahogany and a sweet and slightly smoky, lasting aroma of dark sugar and oak.
“It’s a good rum to make cocktails with,” Andrea said.
Below are the recipes of some of the cocktails that the TV5 star loves to make at home using Tanduay 5 Years.
Daring Duo
Easy to make, this cocktail is Andrea’s go-to for nights when she wants to chill with her close circle of friends.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
0.5 oz lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
2.5 oz Tanduay 5 Years
Lemon for garnish
Procedure:
Put ice in a tall glass. Pour in the lime juice, ginger beer, and Tanduay 5 Years. Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Fiesta Paradise
When she is in the mood for something fun and vibrant, Andrea goes for this cocktail. It reminds her of a day at the beach with its tropical flavors and colorful vibe.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
1 oz Tanduay 5 Years
2 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz orange juice
0.5 oz grenadine syrup
0.5 oz lemonade soda
1 oz coconut cream
Mint leaf for garnish
Procedure:
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Tanduay 5 Years, passion fruit juice, orange juice, grenadine, and lemonade soda.
- Top with coconut cream and garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
Golden Sunset Fizz
For evenings that call for something a little more elevated, Andrea loves serving this cocktail to friends. She sees it as the perfect drink to impress her guests.
Ingredients:
0.8 oz orange juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.8 oz honey syrup
0.5 oz egg white
2 oz Tanduay 5 Years
Ice cubes
Wedge of lemon for garnish
Procedure
- In a shaker, add orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, egg white, and Tanduay 5 Years with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled and frothy.
- Fill a rocks glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture into the glass. Garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Sunburst Sour
This colorful cocktail combines bright citrus with the unexpected sweetness of carrot juice, creating a refreshing balanced drink that Andrea loves to have when she wants to enjoy something a little different.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
2 oz Tanduay 5 Years
1 oz triple sec
1 oz lime juice
2 oz carrot juice
1 oz orange juice
Mint leaves for garnish
Procedure:
- Add ice, Tanduay 5 Years, triple sec, lime juice, carrot juice, and orange juice into a shaker. Shake well until chilled.
- Fill a glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture over it. Garnish with mint leaves.
For Andrea, the best thing about these cocktails is their simplicity.
“You don’t need to learn complicated techniques, just Tanduay 5 Years, quality ingredients, and the right vibe. With these cocktails, staying in is just as fun as going out,” she said.
Tanduay 5 Years and other Tanduay products are available at www.shots.ph and through leading supermarkets and liquor stores nationwide.
