The Flavor Fluency of The Philippines & Mexico
fall - winter cocktails 2026
Leche de Turon
Archipelago barrel reserved Filipino gin, Abasolo Mexican corn whisky, St. George Cafe NOLA coffee liqueur, banana milk, egg yolk, condensed milk
Garnish: Sugar glass
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take on a Filipino banana fritter
rich, delicate, hint of coffee
Pozolero
Duck fat washed Nocheluna sotol, Romate amontillado sherry, Sennza Finne autumn, Il Gusto Di Amalfi bay laurel, Carpano Antica, bay leaf, guajillo
Garnish: Puffed corn
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inspired by the flavors of pozole, a traditional mexican soup eaten during the winter
spicy, nutty, savory
Sampalok Sling
Condesa gin, Xila extra spicy chile liquor, Alma Finca Orange liquor, lime, pineapple, Tamarind syrup
Garnish: Li hing mui rim, pineapple frond, cherry
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influenced by the ingredient, tamarind, which is a staple in both the filipino and mexican cuisine… and inspired by the classic cocktail called Singapore sling
juicy, spicy, tropical
Sandali Lang
Lustau manzanilla sherry, Noilly Prat dry vermouth, sinigang blend, Verjus blanc, fish sauce
Garnish: Bok choy
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Meaning “wait a minute” in Tagalog. The provinces in the Philippines and the Mexican countryside operate on a different timeline. Unhurried by the metropolitan and steadily paced by the season
direct, sour, and savory
Toma - Tio
Don Fulano Fuerte tequila, St. George chili vodka, Empirical cilantro, carbonated tomatillo & tomato water
Garnish: Salsa verde chip
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Native to Mexico and Central America. Tomatillos have been a staple in Mexican cuisine for millennia. The cocktail is inspired by salsa verde
Refreshing, briny, savory
Hipodromo (sold out!)
cara cara espadin, rhine hall mango brandy, Hamilton black pot still, bitterman’s orange cream citrate, fig leaf
garnish: fig leaf & tajin
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This cocktail draws inspiration from both Hipodromo de las Americas and Mint Julep, flagship drink of Kentucky Brown derby, created as the Mexican version of Mint Julep
smoky, tropical, boozy
Aguacate
Kalinga reposado, cocchi americano, vergil’s cream soda, avocado foam
garnish: grated avocado
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inspired by the Filipino dessert, abukado lamaw. This dessert consists of avocado, ice, condensed milk, and sugar
tall, crisp, like a nostalgic dessert
ETERNAL REMEDIES
Seasons come and go, but a few fan-favorites shall remain available for your ailments. Eternal concoctions crafted to enjoy year-round.
Opium Den
Smoked Salt, Shiitake Mushroom, Don Jose Oloroso Sherry, Millet VS Armagnac, Isla of Jura 10yr Scotch, Smoked with Oak Chips.
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52R’s opening menu cocktail back in 2018. The team was focused on creating a cocktail for the opening with a nutty/earthy profile while still carrying an umami flavor. To achieve this, the cocktail uses one of East Asia’s most consumed mushrooms — shiitake.
garnish: salted pretzels
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Season: Fall/Winter
Year: 2018
Price: $20
Jade Empress
Ming River Baijiu, Mizu Green Tea Shochu, Matcha, Lemon, Salted Cream Cheese
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Inspired by a boba shop called Happy Lemon. The 52 team was very intrigued by salted cream cheese drinks and wanted to reflect that in a cocktail format for the grand opening in 2018.
garnish: salted cream cheese foam + matcha dust
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Season: Fall/Winter
Year:2018
Price: $20
*available spirit free $15
Sunomono
Matsutake Shoyu, Shiso & Plum Vinegar, Sesame, Cucumber Bitters, Angostura Bitters, Suntory Toki Whisky
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52R’s summer version of an old fashioned inspired by the Japanese cucumber salad called sunomono. This cocktail expresses the gentle yet bold flavor of Japanese whisky along with light, salty, vinegary notes and cucumber.
garnish: cucumber
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Season: Summer
Year: 2019
Price: $20
Long Quy
Song Cai Spiced Roselle Vietnamese Gin, Mesquite Wood infused Bimini Barrel Reserved Gin, Bitter melon, Kumquat, Angostura bitters, Elemakule Tiki Bitters
Garnish: Candied Kumquat
Seoul City Hipster
Cucumber Bitters, Lemongrass Tincture, Ginger & Honey, Lemon, Bokbunja Korean Wild Berry Wine, Tanqueray No.10 London Dry Gin
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Inspired by Britain’s beloved cocktail Pimm’s cup and Korea’s beloved sweet wine bokbunja. Using these two staple drinks the team created a drink that is bubbly, gingery, and tangy.
garnish: lemongrass
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Season: Spring/Summer
Year: 2019
Price: $20
Saigon Dreamer
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Whistlepig 6yr, Creme de Cacao, Lemon, Pineapple, Sugar, Clarified with Whole Milk
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52R team’s first milk punch which is inspired by Vietnamese iced coffee. This cocktail starts with a heavy coffee note, delivers citrusy tropical flavors, and finishes with a hint of chocolate.
garnish: lemon peel
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Season: Spring/Summer
Year: 2020
Price: $20
Earl Grey
Earl Grey-Infused Jura 10yr Single Malt Scotch & Kasama Filipino Rum, Saline, Honey, Cinnamon Cream
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Inspired by earl grey affogato, the team created a rich and bold flavor with creamy texture and a hint of baking spices
garnish: cinnamon cream + earl grey tea.
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Season: Fall/Winter
Year: 2021
Price: $20
Kasato Maru
Leblon Cachaca, Bombay Sapphire Gin, St. Germain Elderflower, Pear, Yuzu, Jasmine Tea, Lemon, Clarified with whole milk
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Inspired by both Brazil’s national spirit and Shiba Japan’s specialty produce, which is pear. The name of this cocktail is derived from the first ship that took Japanese settlers to Brazil. It is floral forward with notes of citrus and the sweetness of fruit.
garnish: kinome leaf
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Season: Spring/Summer
Year:2024
Price: $20
13 Assassins
Laphroaig 10yr Single Malt Scotch, Alma Tepec Licor de Chile Pasilla, Cinpatrazzo Amaro, Amara Blood Orange Amaro, Black Lava Salt
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Inspired and named after the 1963 movie 13 Assassins by Eiichi Kudo, this cocktail was made to showcase a memorable village fight scene. Smoky, spicy, and slightly bitter — all balanced by a hint of sweetness.
garnish: baby’s breath
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Season: Spring/Summer
Year: 2022
Price: $20
Maskinganna
patron silver, Ramazotti Amaro, Palo Cortado Sherry, Cold brew
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An espresso martini for martini drinkers with bold, rich coffee flavors and undertones of chocolate. A subtle finish of sherry and amaro create this mind bending martini that is inspired by a cocktail made by our friends over at Bar Kaiju in Miami, Florida
garnish: grapeseed oil + coffee extract
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Price: $20
Je Ju
Nikka Japanese Gin, Don Fulano Reposado Tequila, Mandarino Amaro, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Ginger, Cinnamon, Mandarin, Lemon
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Inspired by Je Ju Island in S. Korea and its signature fruit Je Ju mandarin (AKA Hanla Bong). The team wanted to express the uniquely juicy yet tart flavor of Je Ju mandarin, adding cinnamon and ginger to give a clean but warm undertone.
garnish: white mum
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Season: Summer
Year: 2023
Price: $20
*available spirit free $15
Softly Spoken
Diplomatico Planas Venezuelan Rum, Legent Bourbon, Aurora PX Sherry, Chinese 5 Spice, Mango, Lime, Orange, Angostura Bitters
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Inspired by the flavors of mango sticky rice and pina colada, this is 52R’s most tropical forward cocktail with a touch of warm winter spices.
garnish: candied mango + mint bouquet
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Season: Fall/Winter
Year:2023
Price: $20
Purple Petunias
Los Californias Citrico Gin, Bol’s Genever, Awayuki Strawberry Gin, Eldee Elderflower Liqueur, Violet Tea, Lemon, fee foam
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A sweet and citrusy floral sour inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Purple Petunias (1925). This cocktail aims to capture the brightness of spring.
garnish: edible paper petunia
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Season: Spring
Year: 2025
Price: $20
Sun King
Diplomatico Rum, Smith & Cross Rum, Alta Verde, Velvet Falernum, Amontillado sherry, Kiwi, Lemon, Lime, Almond, Pistachio
Garnish: Mint, Crushed Pistachio
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Inspired by Sun Wukong, Chinese central mythological and literary figure that mastered 72 shape shifting transformation. You can discover many flavors and texture, Tangy, nutty, slightly sweet undertone with pine, and dry finish.
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Spring: 2026
Price: $20