We know everyone raves about our cocktails, and for good reason! Our tapas menu is just as irresistible, full of sharable, zesty bites that make choosing just one nearly impossible.
So, how do you decide what to try first? We sat down with our chef and bartenders to find the perfect matches: fruity, tangy, drinks paired with zesty, Spanish-inspired flavors. The result is a lineup of pairings that brings out the very best in both food and drink. And, we got the recipes so you can take your favorite parts of Aruba home with you!
BarTapas Paloma
Glassware: Rocks glass 🍸
Ingredients:
1½ oz tequila Añejo
1½ oz lime juice
1½ oz hibiscus syrup
1 oz grapefruit soda (plus more for topping)
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus
Make it:
Shake tequila, lime juice, hibiscus syrup, and grapefruit soda.
Strain into rocks glass.
Top with extra grapefruit soda.
Garnish.
Pairs best with: Pollo & Arroz a la Valenciana
Aruba Old Fashioned
Glassware: Rocks glass 🥃
Ingredients:
2 oz bourbon
1 oz simple syrup
6 dashes bitters
Juice of 1 lime wedge
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus (smoke optional)
Make it:
Stir bourbon, simple syrup, bitters, and lime juice.
Strain over a large ice cube.
Garnish; add smoke if desired.
Pairs best with: Pinchos Carne (Grilled Beef)
Terrence’s Espresso Martini
Glassware: Martini glass 🍸
Ingredients:
1 oz vanilla vodka or gin
1 oz white crème de cacao
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 shot espresso
Garnish: Cinnamon + 3 coffee beans
Make it:
Shake all ingredients for 12 seconds.
Strain into martini glass.
Garnish.
Pairs best with: Grand Dessert
Pisco Sour
Glassware: Rocks glass 🥃
Ingredients:
2 oz pisco
¾ oz lime juice
¾ oz simple syrup
3 dashes bitters
1 egg white
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus
Make it:
Dry shake all ingredients for foam.
Add ice and shake again.
Strain into rocks glass and garnish.
Pairs best with: Gambas al Ajillo
Pornstar Martini
Glassware: Martini glass 🍸
Ingredients:
1½ oz vanilla vodka or gin
1½ oz Passoã liqueur
1 oz passion fruit juice
½ oz lime juice
1 egg white
Garnish: Dehydrated citrus
Make it:
Dry shake all ingredients for foam.
Add ice and shake again.
Strain into martini glass and garnish.
Pairs best with: Bacalao a la Brava