Rocketroom and the Drink That Cured My Sore Throat

We took a long stroll across High Street to find a suitable place for drinks (where did all those bars go?) and ended up in the farthest corner of the mall (we came from Serendra). I've been here before (hence the hope that there will be something waiting for us at the end of the hike) and it's a nice, cozy place to get some drinks. 

The place was quiet enough to have a decent conversation (though I noticed the music got much louder at around 11 pm) and there were a lot of interesting things to see. I loved the eternal candles (just a name I whipped up) which created a stalactite-like wax formation. I also loved how they used candles to light up the joint (with the help of some electric lighting of course). There were also a LOT of options for drinks.

 

I got the Rocket Fuel (P295). It was made of silver tequila, liquid fire and triple sec. And man, did it give my (sore) throat an incredible sensation. It's like drinking a potion that cures throat infections by burning its way from your mouth to your intestines. It was amazing, but not for the weak. I honestly think that that concoction killed all the bacteria that was causing my throat to throb for about a week. I definitely should have gone for a second glass.

 

The rest of the gang opted for the more classic approach - beer for the guys, juice for the girls. Since we were sill full from that Wee Nam Kee dinner, we weren't able to try out the pica pica (except for the free peanuts served). I personally wish I could have ordered more, but I didn't want to risk drinking too much (still a bit sick). More kwentuhan followed, plus an unfortunate breakage/accident that will crush someone's happiness and excitement. 

 

We had to leave and find another place once the music got too loud. Our main goal was to chat and drink, and not to drown our misery in loud music. Tito/Tita problems, I know I know. It also felt a bit warm in there, which could be attributed to my drink (but the rest agreed so it could be an aircon issue).

UCC Clockwork - Time For Some Drinks

I normally go to UCC for coffee, so it felt quite strange when friends asked me to come over for drinks. Then I remembered, some UCC branches serve cocktails and beer. UCC Clockwork in Estancia mall is one of them.

As always, parking was a bitch even for a Sunday night (I suppose it's because Monday is a holiday). It took me several rounds before a slot finally opened. Oh well, that's part of city living. The trip was worth it though, as I got the chance to catch up with some juicy rumors.

I just came from dinner so I wasn't really in the mood for more food. I also have an early day the next day so I couldn't indulge in too many drinks. I settled for a Lychee Mojito. Always a thirst quencher, forever a favorite.

UCC food has always been on the more expensive side but I usually end up with a satisfied tummy. I typically get the cakes (love the Halo Halo cake and the Salted Caramel cake) and the club house (though I could never finish one). I think I like the pasta with the bacon, and I definitely recommend the Kori Kohi (oops, not exactly food but lemme just throw that in there).

The Carbonara we ordered, however, was very disappointing. It looked the part, but we had to resort to adding a LOT of salt and pepper to make it taste like something. 

But nothing that a little Stella Artois couldn't fix.