Magnum Manila Part 1: Make Your Own Magnum

If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Without batting an eyelash I'd scream for ice cream! My closest friends and family know how much I adore this sweet treat that I'd gobble it up even if the rain beckons. I don't mind the cold. It's the fireworks of flavors I'm after. As crazy as that sounds, it's a true story so it wouldn't sound silly anymore if I told you that I enjoyed Magnum Manila twice in one day. Or is it?

During my trip to Manila, I scheduled a little reunion with the friends I met at Camille Co's birthday dinner last year. Sadly not all of them could make it since some were from the Luzon provinces while others already had plans with their families. Kay and Kylie made it though so we had a sumptuous lunch at Banapple. Loads of chitchats and 'chikahan' later they told me that SM Aura was only a building away and invited me to try making my own Magnum! Of course I said yes. I'd be bonkers if I didn't.

The restaurant was packed when we got there and a line that never seemed to die away was present. I was pretty impressed though because even if customers continued to flock the place, service was really fast and the staff were all in smiles. It must be the ice cream.

To make your own Magnum you'd have to pick three toppings (see choices here), an ice cream flavor (vanilla or chocolate), a dip and drizzles (white, dark or milk chocolate).

It took us a while before we got to decide which toppings to pick. The struggle was real! In the end I went for crushed Oreos, gold nuggets and roasted almonds. If you are a little adventurous they have spicy chicharon too!

For a finishing touch, an edible Magnum insignia accompanies every ice cream made. Oh dear. I want to try this all over again! Oh Magnum Bar when will you come to Cebu?

Of course, a #Magnum photo was necessary. That is Kylie's Magnum on the left, Kay's in the middle and mine on the right. It was so good that we ate our ice cream without a word said to each other. There was simply no time for talking. Full attention had to be given to the delicious wonder before us. We felt like kids all over again. After gobbling the sweetness up, we had a full bout of giggles. How could we not? I cannot explain the happiness that ice cream brings. It's euphoric.

Anne's Magnum: crushed Oreos, gold nuggets, roasted almonds, chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate dip and white chocolate drizzle.

PS: Read Part 2 of My Magnum experience here as I talk about their special dessert menu!

Magnum Manila is located at the Fifth Floor of SM Aura Premier, C5 Corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.