Pride Spirits: A Prismatic Night with Absolut Vodka

By Franchezca Udan July 26, 2024

It was a night of dancing under a kaleidoscope of lights. MEGA Drag’s pride party was one to remember, made absolutely more festive with these Absolut concoctions

MEGA Drag’s first-ever pride party was a vibrant celebration of the best of queer fashion, beauty, and entertainment. It was an electrifying night, full of dancing, performances, and an all-out drag battle, perfectly encapsulating the essence of pride. Of course, no celebration is complete without the perfect beverage to toast with.

Cheers to the pride spirit. Thanks to Absolut Vodka, here are the pride-inspired specialty cocktails that guests enjoyed at the event.

_{The Absolut Vodka bar, ready to serve a variety of pride-inspired cocktails.}

Rainbow Mule

Just as a rainbow is a classic pride symbol, this concoction is an elevated take on beloved classics. Combining Absolut Vodka with lime juice, ginger beer, and lime wedge, it is a burst of citrus flavors that perfectly encapsulates the refreshing energy of the celebration.

_{Ezra Vaganza and Dysco Fever enjoying Absolut Vodka specialty cocktails.}

Prismatic Paradise

As guests danced underneath a kaleidoscope of lights, they got to quench their thirst with this absolutely fruity drink. Prismatic Paradise is the perfect blend of Absolut Raspberri, simple syrup, lemon juice, raspberry, and soda water.

_{Ezra Vaganza queues up for another drink at the Absolut Vodka bar.}

Pride Punch

Nothing screams pride more than bursts of colors, and this beverage certainly made use of a rainbow of ingredients. A mix of Absolut Mandarin, ginger ale, pineapple juice, lemon, and lime, guests were certainly in for a treat with this colorful drink.

_{Absolut Vodka adds flavor to the prismatic night.}

_{Pride-inspired cocktails made with Absolut Vodka.}

Cosmo Diva-jito

MEGA Drag’s Pride Party featured a kaleidoscope of drag talents. With the numerous drag artists attending the event, it is only right to serve beverages fit for divas. The Cosmo Diva-jito is a fabulous mix of Absolut Citron, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, simple syrup, mint leaf, and soda water. It was a beverage absolutely fit for a queen.

_{Deja and Feyvah Fatalé hit the dance floor.}

There is no better way to wrap up Pride Month celebrations than mixing things up, whether in fashion, ideas, or beverages. Absolut Vodka continuously facilitates this message. For the past 40 years, they have been proud allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, serving as the perfect companion in mixing and mingling in this diverse world.

Drink responsibly.

Franchezca Udan

Copywriter

Franchezca Giddel Udan is a copywriter at MEGA Asia, specializing in branded storytelling across print and digital platforms. Her work covers beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment, translating product guides, reviews, tutorials, and trend-driven content into accessible, expert-backed stories. She has also written features and essays exploring culture and feminism.

A Cum Laude graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, she earned recognition in writing competitions across Central Luzon in news broadcast, radio drama, theater, and film. Her journalism and creative writing background informs a style that blends research-driven insights with engaging storytelling.

Beyond her work at MEGA, she pursues personal creative projects, including screenplays and blog writing, while championing a thoughtful, human-centered approach to storytelling.

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