After long taping days, brand shoots, and public appearances, Andrea Brillantes knows exactly how she likes to wind down: no crowds, no fuss, just a well-mixed cocktail and the right vibe at home.
As the 2026 Calendar Girl of Tanduay, the actress and young entrepreneur has found joy in crafting simple yet refined drinks using one of her favorites — Tanduay 5 Years. For Andrea, mixing cocktails is more than a hobby; it’s her personal reset button.
“After a busy day at work, I just want to slow down and do low-key activities that can help me relax like mixing cocktails using Tanduay rums. It helps me reset and turn my ordinary evenings into something special, whether I’m on my own or chilling with friends,” she shared.
Tanduay 5 Years, known for its rich mahogany hue and sweet, slightly smoky aroma of dark sugar and oak, has become her go-to base spirit. Smooth yet versatile, it lends itself easily to a range of flavors — from zesty citrus to tropical blends.
“It’s a good rum to make cocktails with,” Andrea said.
Here are four easy-to-make drinks she swears by for relaxed nights in:
Daring duo
This refreshing mix is Andrea’s staple when hosting her closest friends — light, zesty, and effortlessly cool.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
0.5 oz lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
2.5 oz Tanduay 5 Years
Lemon for garnish
Procedure:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Add lime juice, ginger beer, and Tanduay 5 Years. Stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon.
Fiesta Paradise
Bright, playful, and beach-inspired, this cocktail captures the spirit of a tropical escape.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
1 oz Tanduay 5 Years
2 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz orange juice
0.5 oz grenadine syrup
0.5 oz lemonade soda
1 oz coconut cream
Mint leaf for garnish
Procedure:
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in Tanduay 5 Years, passion fruit juice, orange juice, grenadine, and lemonade soda. Top with coconut cream and garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
Golden Sunset Fizz
Elegant and slightly indulgent, this is Andrea’s pick when she wants to impress guests with something elevated.
Ingredients:
0.8 oz orange juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.8 oz honey syrup
0.5 oz egg white
2 oz Tanduay 5 Years
Ice cubes
Wedge of lemon for garnish
Procedure:
In a shaker, combine orange juice, lime juice, honey syrup, egg white, and Tanduay 5 Years with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled and frothy. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Sunburst Sour
With citrus brightness and a hint of unexpected sweetness from carrot juice, this vibrant cocktail offers a refreshing twist.
Ingredients:
Ice cubes
2 oz Tanduay 5 Years
1 oz triple sec
1 oz lime juice
2 oz carrot juice
1 oz orange juice
Mint leaves for garnish
Procedure:
Add ice, Tanduay 5 Years, triple sec, lime juice, carrot juice, and orange juice into a shaker. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with mint leaves.
For Andrea, the appeal lies in the simplicity.
“You don’t need to learn complicated techniques, just Tanduay 5 Years, quality ingredients, and the right vibe. With these cocktails, staying in is just as fun as going out,” she said.
Tanduay 5 Years and other Tanduay products are available via www.shots.ph and in leading supermarkets and liquor stores nationwide — making it easier than ever to bring a little bar experience into your own living room.