Lambanog

What is lambanog? For the benefit of those who do not have the native Filipino tongue, lambanog is an alcoholic drink made from the distilled sap of the unopened coconut flower thus others call this as coconut vodka.

I would never really know of where in the Philippines this indigenous drink has originated but based on the Filipino culture this alcoholic drink is men’s favorite in the provinces. One reason would probably that this is readily available because some locals can prepare it at home. Because it is usually homemade expect that they have a stash of this beverage enough to accommodate the whole gang. And also Lambanog is like a test of manhood, a boy is a man if he can endure the alcohol content that is 80 to 90 proof or some distills it to reach the alcohol content of up to 116 proof.

Lambanog has now gone a long way because this has evolved to be accepted in the urban market. Now aside from the plain and simple coconut vodka the lambanog now have flavors to suit the preferences of the urban yuppies. My favorite flavors are bubble gum and pineapple. In my opinion, I still prefer seeing men drinking the plain ones it looks manly.

I think lambanog originated in Quezon Province, where there are many coconut trees. There are a lot of hot-looking girls in Quezon. But don't let looks deceive you because I've heard anecdotes that a number of pretty lasses in that southern lambanog-producing province can floor even some of Manila's hard-drinking beermen in a lambanog drinking showdown.

What do you have to say to that, "All ye beermen from Dumaguete and Angeles?"

My lambanog experience was really crazy. I cannot compete with my cousins in the provice.

[Rhoody]

quicksilver, I am a son of a bavarian beer-brewer and stick to pure real beer since about 38.8 years. I guess you really need to ask the dane. He drinks all weird stuff which has nothing to do with beer... like SML...

cheers from Dumaguete

Rhoody