Few things can beat a delicious cocktail as you relax on vacation in Cancun at Villa del Palmar. Zamá gourmet restaurant, dedicated to contemporary Mexican cuisine, has a fabulous collection of fine signature beverages serving tequila, mezcal and Mexican liqueurs like kahlua for the best Signature Cocktails for your Mexican escape.
Signature Cocktails at Zamá
Carefully crafted by the mixologists at the resort, the cocktail collection at Zamá is a sophisticated selection of beverages with distinctive Mexican flavors. Take a look below:
Margaritas
In addition to the classic lemon margarita with tequila, lemon juice and orange liqueur, which you can enjoy on the rocks or frozen, you can also experience this Mexican tradition mixed with other fruits such as guava, tamarind or mango. Adventurous cocktail fans might want to try the K Áak margarita which is named after the Mayan word for “fire.” This mango margarita is packed with jalapeño chilli, although you can also order it without chilli. For a cooler flavor, ask for the cucumber margarita to refresh your taste buds.
Mezcal
While most people are familiar with tequila as being Mexico’s national liquor, you might want to try its close cousin, mezcal. Mezcal is similar to tequila in that it is made from the agave cactus, although it has a very distinctive smoky flavor. You can savor a number of original cocktails that combine a host of delicious fresh fruits and herbs with mezcal at Zamá restaurant. The restaurant’s namesake cocktail, Zamá is a delicious mix of mezcal, lime juice, orange juice and kiwi while the KA’B (Mayan for “hand”) is a medley of blackberries, cranberries, peppermint and orange juice. For those who love beer, why not try the Mexican Passion which combines passion fruit and mezcal with beer?
Classic Cocktails
For those who like to keep things simple, your can order any of the classic cocktails including Tequila Sunrise, tequila, orange juice and cassis; Paloma, tequila, lemon juice, grapefruit juice and soda; Sombrero, kahlua, tequila and condensed milk; or Charro Negro, tequila, cola and lemon juice.
Ask your waiter to recommend a cocktail next time you dine at Zamá or any of the restaurants at Villa del Palmar Cancun during your Mexican escape.
Cheers!
