Farm to plate, farm to table – that was the buzz going around in the F & B scene for a while.

Now, how about farm to glass?

I watched in fascination as Giri, Botak Liquor’s self-professed gin connoisseur and bartender examined the pots hanging over his head, ran his fingers among some leaves and proceeded to pluck a few before he ambled over to the sink and gave them a rinse. As my eyes widen, he plonked them into my cocktail glass.

Fresh indeed, I mumbled and then quickly whipped out my camera as a hilarious thought came into my mind. Could they have name this speakeasy “BOTAK Liquor” because they botak their plants to make their cocktails? LOL! 😀

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