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<p>Why settle for just one day of chocolate when you can have a whole month of it? While the world marks <strong>World Chocolate Day on July 7</strong>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/makatishangrila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Makati Shangri-La</strong></a><strong></strong> is stretching the celebration across all of July, and they’re doing it in the most delicious ways possible</p><p>This isn’t just about getting your chocolate fix. It’s a chance to see what happens when their culinary team gets creative with cocoa, from indulgent desserts to boozy concoctions and even hands-on workshops. Whether you’re a full-on chocoholic or just looking for a sweet escape, there’s something in their lineup to satisfy every kind of craving.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751692845811Chocolate Afternoon Tea.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Afternoon tea gets a rich, chocolate-y twist | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</span></span></span></div><h2><strong>Choco-Luxed: Afternoon Tea with a Boozy Twist</strong></h2><p>Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge gets a decadent glow-up just in time for World Chocolate Day. For two days only—<strong>July 5 and 6, from 2 PM to 5 PM</strong>—you can indulge in the<strong> Signature Afternoon Tea</strong> with a rich, chocolatey spin. Think elegant sweets infused with premium chocolate, paired with your choice of traditional tsokolate or cacao tea.</p><p>Want to take things up a notch? Sip on their limited-edition <strong>Chocolate Martini</strong>—a smooth blend of velvety chocolate and premium spirits—for just Php500. Afternoon Tea is priced from Php1800 per person, and it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself (or your favorite chocolate lover).</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751692964764Chocolate Martini.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Sip into indulgence with this limited-edition Chocolate Martini, available all July | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</span></span></span></div><h2><strong>The World on a Chocolate Platter at Circles</strong></h2><p><strong>Circles Event Café</strong> is turning its dessert station into a full-on chocolate wonderland this month. After loading up on savory delights, save room for a next-level dessert experience featuring chocolate in all its glorious forms—from silky truffles and rich mousses to flowing fountains and single-origin tasting tablets.</p><p>This global chocolate showcase launches on World Chocolate Day, July 7 (a Monday!), and continues <strong>every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of the month until July 27, 2025</strong>. Join them for lunch (Php2,052.12++) or dinner (Php2,188.93++) and end your buffet with a decadent bang.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751693036962Single Origin Chocolate Bonbon 1.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Craft, taste, and take home your own chocolate bonbons | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</span></span></span></div><h2><strong>Get Your Hands (Deliciously) Dirty with Chocolate</strong></h2><p>If you&#x27;ve ever dreamed of making your own chocolate bonbons, now’s your chance.<strong> Every Friday and Saturday this July</strong>, Makati Shangri-La is hosting <strong>chocolate-making workshops </strong>that let you get hands-on with the sweet stuff.</p><p>For Php2,800++ per person (with a minimum of five participants), you&#x27;ll learn how to craft luscious chocolate treats from scratch—perfect for gifting, sharing, or savoring all by yourself. After class, you can kick back at the lounge, nibble on your creations, and toast your newfound skills with a chocolate martini (or two).</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1751693125564Plant Based Chocolate Tablets 6.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Discover plant-based, single-origin chocolate tablets made for mindful indulgence | Photo: Makati Shangri-La</span></span></span></div><h2><strong>Sinfully Good: Auro Chocolate Meets Makati Shang</strong></h2><p>Craving a chocolate fix you can take home? Swing by <strong>Sinfully by Makati Shangri-La</strong>, where they’ve teamed up with internationally acclaimed Filipino brand <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aurochocolate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Auro Chocolate</strong></a> for an exclusive collab.</p><p>This limited-edition line of artisanal treats is rich, elegant, and gift-ready—perfect for celebrating World Chocolate Day or just spoiling yourself any day of the week. Whether you&#x27;re picking up a box for a friend or hoarding them for your own stash (we won&#x27;t judge), these sweet creations are definitely worth the stop.</p><p>Whether you’re sipping tsokolate in the afternoon or handcrafting bonbons by night, this is more than a chocolate menu—it’s a month-long immersion into one of the world’s most beloved ingredients.</p><div><em>You can grab these indulgent treats from July 1 to 31, 2025, at the Sinfully kiosk in the hotel lobby (open daily from 7 AM to 8 PM), or shop them online anytime at the Shangri-La Boutique. Visit </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/makatishangrila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@makatishangrila</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aurochocolate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>@aurochocolate</em></a><em> on Instagram.</em></div>

<p>Makati Shangri-La transforms July into a month-long celebration of chocolate, offering a curated lineup of indulgent desserts, boozy sips, hands-on workshops, and take-home treats that explore the rich, global culture of cacao.</p>

Makati Shangri-La transforms July into a month-long celebration of chocolate, offering a curated lineup of indulgent desserts, boozy sips, hands-on workshops, and take-home treats that explore the rich, global culture of cacao.

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