Welcome to Bar None, where Robb Report Philippines delves into the world of wines, spirits, and everything in between. From vineyards to distilleries, classic cocktails to bold new creations, we uncover the flavors, traditions, and techniques that make every drink unforgettable. In this episode—and throughout the four-part launch of Bar None—award-winning mixologist Arcadius Rybak reimagines classic cocktails with a Filipino twist, using local ingredients he has come to love. Cheers! To see all Bar None videos, click here. The Piña Colada is pure tropical escapism in a glass—sunshine, surf, and soft-focus postcards from the Caribbean. Like all good cocktails, it comes with its own set of origin stories, the most widely accepted version being that it was created by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1954. However, another Puerto Rican restaurant, Barrachina, insists it was their own bartender, Don Ramón Portas..
