11 EXTRAORDINARY FILIPINO TROPICAL DRINKS YOU MUST TRY

The hot and windy tropical atmosphere of Cebu is celebrated and enjoyed by tourists for several years. The blue-green sea, white sand, calm atmosphere, and outstanding sea species make it unique already. Yet if you still looking for another strong reason to sign up for a cebu tour package then the exotic flavored drink will surely give you a reason to fly. 

Top non-alcoholic drinks of Cebu

  1. Filipino Coffee- if you are a coffee person then you surely need a strong cup of Filipino coffee to start your day. It is commonly known as Kapenga Barako. This strong-flavored coffee is the national drink of the Philippines.
  2. Mango Mojito- Philippine people have a special soft corner for Mangos. They use it almost everywhere, from food to drinks, from pizza to mojito. This special sweet Filipino mango mojito will not let you regret it. 
  3. Sago Gulaman- If you are in the Cebu and it’s 72degree Fahrenheit outside, you will surely need this drink to relax your body and mind. The strong flavor of sugar syrup, cute and tasty suga balls, and gulaman cubes will help you to beat the summer for sure.
  4. Calamansi Juice- Another amazing drink to cool you down is a glass of fresh calamansi juice with sugar syrup. Basically, it’s a Filipino-style limeade tropical drink.  
  5. Salabat- Salabat is a traditional tea made with fresh ginger and honey. It was used as a medicine in the Philippines to treat flu and stomach.
  6. Halo -Halo- the shaved ice mixed with different food and fruits is certainly the most loved dessert of Cebu as well as the Philippines. Every region of the Philippines adds its special ingredient and flavor to make the dish.
  7. Taho- the Chinese- Filipino affect the local recipe of Asia and turned it into a most delicious sweet drink made with tofu, sago pearls, and, carnival syrup.
  8. Iskrambol- or Ice scramble a unique version of the Philippines. Frozen condensed milk mixed with color, flavor, and toppings will surely make you fall in love with this special kind of ice cream.
  9. Kamias Shake- fresh juice of frozen Kamias mixed with some special Filipino ingredients and ice will melt in your mouth and help you to chill and enjoy the warm sea air.
  10. Buko Pandan Drink- this is one of the famous cocktails in the Philippines. Filipino Coconut, Screwpine leaves flavored jellies, sugar, and crushed ice that is all you need to blend together to make this drink.
  11. Mais Con Yelo- Some preferred it as a drink and some preferred it as dessert. Crushed ice, corn kernels, and milk, and there you have a lovely bowel of Mais Con Yelo. This dish is considered to be a substitute for Halo-Halo dessert.

So, if you are a fan of drinks but maintained a distance from alcohol then it’s time to taste those exotic non-alcoholic drinks. Next time when you visit Cebu or you are one of the new tourists experiencing the Cebu tour package for the first time don’t be so shy to ask your guide for these Filipino drinks.