Weng Weng Retrospective

On the 80s and 90s Overlooked YouTube channel, Jamie and Milo reviewed a movie called For Y'ur Height Only (1981) starring a Philippine actor named Weng Weng. Besides being a movie star for a short time, he also inspired a drink called the Weng Weng. So the guys visit their local bar and have a few Weng Wengs while recording a retrospective of this mysterious 2'9" actor.

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Geolocation of our stops, Lamplighter and Ruby, on our 85th Avenue Weng Weng adventure in Seattle.

 

 

• Weng Weng drink recipe

  Ingredients

  The key to the Weng Weng is using a small, equal measure of several different spirits. 

  • 3/4 oz. vodka

  • 3/4 oz. tequila

  • 3/4 oz. brandy

  • 3/4 oz. bourbon (or Scotch)

  • 3/4 oz. rum

  • 1 oz. orange juice

  • 1 oz. pineapple juice

  • Dash of grenadine

  • Cubed ice 

  Note: Some variations may also include gin or triple sec. 

  Instructions

  1. Fill a glass (a tall glass or even a pitcher if making a large batch) with ice cubes.

  2. Pour all the spirits into the glass.

  3. Add the orange juice and pineapple juice.

  4. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  5. Add a dash of grenadine for color and sweetness.

  6. Garnish with an orange slice and/or a cherry, if desired. 

We review “For Y’ur Height Only” on The 80s and 90s Overlooked.

Milo’s short bio of Weng Weng on “Portraits of History”.