Raise Your Glass: This Cocktail Experience Comes with a Twist

Until August 31, Metrobank cardholders get a seat at Taupe with a little extra sparkle in their glass.

By Sean Castelo III July 17, 2025

Taupe: This Cocktail Experience Comes with a Twist

An Elemental Pairing

To complement its seasonal ELEMENTS tasting menu, Taupe offers a refined pairing program that goes far beyond the standard wine flight. Guests can choose from three distinct paths: a five-course signature cocktail pairing, a zero-proof alternative, and two tiers of expertly selected wine pairings. Each route is designed not as an add-on, but as an essential part of the overall dining experience—crafted to echo the ingredients, textures, and moods of every dish on the eight- or ten-course menu.

Dramangí Fruit Fizz cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^{Dramangí Fruit Fizz}

The cocktail pairing is built around Filipino ingredients and modern techniques that the drink is a sensory journey in itself. Highlights include Juventud, a bright blend of ARC Black Bamboo Gin, guava jam, dalandan, hibiscus, and salabat soda; Samalamig, a tropical twist on a Filipino cooler using tapuey, lambanog, banana peel cordial, and coco-langka custard; and Chock-Not, a smoky peanut butter bourbon cocktail with amaretto and cacao bitters. Each drink reflects the plate it’s paired with, offering not just balance, but narrative.

Chock-not cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^Chock-not

Kaamulan cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^Kaamulan

For those going spirit-free, the zero-proof pairing is crafted with the same imagination: house-steeped teas, botanical syrups, and tropical infusions. Versions of Juventud and Samalamig appear in non-alcoholic form, alongside drinks like Dramangí Fruit Fizz, made with dragon fruit, mango, ginger, and bayleaf-sampaguita syrup.

Samalamig cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^samalamig

Juventud cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^Juventud

Rounding out the flight is Chock-Not Latte, a warm Thai tea with peanut butter and strawberry-cardamom. Meanwhile, wine lovers can choose between Standard and Premium flights—featuring bottles from Cruse Wine Co., Huet, Rioja, Bordeaux, and Cristom—selected to complement everything from shellfish to Wagyu.

Mayumi cocktail pairing BGC taupe chef Francis tolentino metrobank — ^Mayumi

Here’s the Deal

Get 20% off on Taupe’s cocktail pairing and receive a complimentary Metrobank-exclusive cocktail when you use your Metrobank World or Platinum Mastercard. It’s the perk that makes happy hour feel a little more elevated—and a lot more rewarding.

^{20% off on Taupe’s cocktail pairing and receive a complimentary Metrobank-exclusive cocktail when you use your Metrobank World or Platinum Mastercard until august 31}

While Taupe is already known for its intricate tasting menus and story-driven cuisine, its cocktail program deserves equal attention. Whether you’re a classic Negroni loyalist or someone who orders “whatever’s smokiest”, there’s something on the pairing list that will surprise your palate.

Taupe is open Wednesday to Sunday at 26th Street, The Maridien Tower 2, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Photos courtesy of TAUPE and METROBANK