Secret Menu: Spritz Reimagines Beer + Sisig in a Chic Light
Trust us, you haven't seen the classic pairing like this before.
(SPOT.ph) Ah, beer and sisig—a time-honored tandem that’s arguably old-school, but always damn good. There’s a reason people go back to it time and time again—and if you think you’ve seen everything there is to see about beer and sisig, together or individually, you’re absolutely mistaken. At least until you’ve tried their aperitivo-esque adaptations at Spritz in Makati, available as part of the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu.
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Spritz’s Kyle Ley has been in F&B for about five years now, but admits he’s never served beer at any of his concepts for that matter. But it is a go-to drink for him, especially after a full meal. "Nothing like a good Stella after a full meal... or a nice pint of stout in the afternoon," he tells SPOT.ph. "I really love beer. And I fucking love sisig."
For Spritz, which is known for their wine-based cocktails and casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, he’s come up with the "Beer" Spritz (P400)—an eye-opening wine cocktail that turns the experience of drinking beer on its head. It looks like beer (down to the foam!) and drinks like an IPA (think toasty, nutty, slightly yeasty, slightly fizzy), but there’s zero beer in this. It uses a base of barley-infused vodka (made by steeping charred barley in vodka), lemon-infused vermouth (for a touch of acidity), and prosecco (for an effervescent sip); it's then topped with a layer of alginate foam to really drive the beer theme home.
Beer, of course, is almost always better had with food. To go with the drink, go for the "Sisig" Bruschetta (P400)—a light and bright bite that features the flavors of sisig in a more balanced application. Over toasted rounds of baguette, Spritz spreads a silky layer of chicken liver pâté (for richness sans the oily feel!); crisp, crunchy chunks of double-fried pork; aioli; and pickled grapes as a zingy counterpoint to the rich porcine.
Spritz’s "Beer" Spritz and "Sisig" Bruschetta are part of the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu, a month-long partnership that lets you try exclusive items from top restaurants in the city using your UnionBank credit card. Just let the servers know your order, and charge the total amount of purchase to your UnionBank credit card—note that restaurant representatives might ask for proof of identification. Only one credit card can be used per transaction, and the promo cannot be combined with upgrade certificates, other promotions, packages, and privilege/VIP cards. These are available for dine-in and takeout; no minimum spend is required.
You only have until April 29 to try this and other Secret Menu items from participating establishments. Don’t forget to tag us on socials (@spotph), and use the hashtags #SpotTheSecretMenu #EsquireSecretMenu #UnionbankSecretMenu when you post!
Read more about the SPOT.ph x Esquire Secret Menu. Spritz is at Toledo Street corner L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati. For inquiries and reservations, contact 0917-322-2858. For more information, check out Spritz Makati’s Instagram page.