Most people mix their cocktails by hand but a man from Bohol province who had to welcome 200 guests to his party had to find an easier way to do it. His brilliant idea? To use a washing machine as a massive blender.
The genius behind it is Tagbilaran City resident Dean Albert Raynaldo, who celebrated his 25th birthday and his wife’s baby shower on Wednesday. His guests were so stoked to see the washing machine that they posted videos of it on Facebook that same night.
Here’s the video that was taken by his friend Camille Gabuya. Her video has gone viral and has been shared almost 87,000 times.
Not to be outdone is Raynaldo’s other friend Matt Lubid, who also took a video. His post has gone viral and has been shared almost 40,000 times.
Raynaldo told Coconuts Manila on Facebook Messenger that he bought a new washing machine for the occasion.
“In our parties before, we would usually just mix the alcohol and fruit juice in a huge plastic container, then we attach the container to an electronic water dispenser.”
“One day, my brother and friends suddenly came up with the idea of using a washing machine to mix drinks. I tried to look for one online because we needed something new. It wasn’t that expensive, so I [bought it and] pushed through with the plan.”
Raynaldo proudly said that he only spent PHP2,000 (US$39.05) to buy the washing machine and PHP5,000 (US$97.64) for the alcohol and fruit juice.
While it might look like a lot of alcohol was dumped into the washing machine, Raynaldo said that a quarter of the mix was composed of fruit juice.
“Two hundred guests enjoyed those drinks,” he said.
The finished product was also superior to what they used to have.
“It tasted better because it mixed everything well. Before, we had to shake the huge plastic container by hand [and the drink didn’t taste that good],” he said.
Raynaldo said he’s not sure when they’re going to use that special washing machine again.
While there have been some haters online, many also thought the idea was really cool.
RanniDane Honra tagged a friend and wrote in Filipino: “Let’s buy a new washing machine. This would be so good on your birthday!”
Lawrence Acosta was amazed. “I didn’t know you could use a washing machine to mix drinks. Thanks [for the idea].”
Kanika Grey tagged a friend and told her that they should do the same on her birthday.
Mary Jane Maycon tagged a friend and wrote: “Next time we’re having drinks at your house let’s bring out your washing machine.”
Remember to drink moderately!
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