10.08.2026

This summer's star cocktail and the classics that never fail

Gastronomy

What would summer be without a cocktail to mark the holidays, toast with loved ones or crown an unforgettable moment? By the sea, at the pool, or on the terrace of your suite, there’s always a perfect excuse to infuse those Mediterranean days with freshness and flavour — the kind of moments that become your best memories.

 

And while the classics never lose their charm, new favourites arrive to surprise us. This season, one really stands out: Foc i Fonoll, the winning creation from our annual cocktail competition among Zafiro Hotels bartenders. A blend inspired by the Mediterranean, capturing the essence of Mallorca through its most distinctive notes.

 

Haven't tried it yet? We’ll admit it — we were won over from the very first sip. And we’re sure it will become one of your favourites this summer.

 

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Our new summer cocktail

 

It has everything — freshness, aroma, personality… and a story to tell.

 

Behind Foc i Fonoll, created by David Chamorro (bartender at Zafiro Can Picafort), lies far more than a harmonious blend of flavours. It’s a cocktail shaped by talent, originality, local ingredients and pure Mediterranean character.

 

All of it concentrated in a single sip — yet with so much behind it. In Chamorro's words, “Foc i Fonoll represents the contrasts of the Mediterranean: the heat of the summer, the intensity of the land and the freshness of the aromatic plants that grow near the sea".

 

With fresh fennel as its guiding thread, the recipe plays with sweet, citrus, spicy and herbaceous notes, achieving a balance of intensity and freshness that tastes unmistakably Mallorcan.

 

 

What's in a Foc i Fonoll cocktail?

  • Balearic gin No. 5
  • Aguascalientes tequila
  • Martini Rosso
  • Passion fruit purée
  • Red berry juice
  • Fresh fennel foam
  • Tajín salt and a sprig of fresh fennel to finish

 

Where to find it?

  • Available in all 4 and 5-star Zafiro hotels.

 

Did you know…?

  • Fennel: this wild, anise‑scented plant grows freely across Mallorca. Essential to Mallorcan cuisine and to the island’s most refreshing Mediterranean pairings, fennel appears in iconic dishes and liqueurs such as Herbes de Mallorca (a liqueur macerated with Mallorcan herbs such as fennel, lemon verbena, rosemary or lemon balm) or Frit Mallorquin (a dish made with fried lamb or pork, potatoes, peppers and fennel).
  • Balearic Gin No. 5: made with local ingredients like sea fennel (fonoll marí) and lemon peel, it brings bright citrus notes and a subtle marine touch — the perfect base for a cocktail inspired by the Mediterranean.
Foc i Fonoll

Which cocktail is your favourite?

 

Although Foc i Fonoll is the undisputed star of the season, the cocktail menu at Zafiro Hotels offers many more ways to brighten your Mediterranean days. From timeless classics to bold reinventions — and award‑winning creations from past editions of our cocktail competition — there’s always something new to discover.

 

In the Zafiro Palace Collection hotels (Zafiro Palace Andratx, Zafiro Palace Palmanova and Zafiro Palace Alcudia), the experience goes even further with signature cocktails crafted by mixologist Rafa Martín, World Bronze Medallist in Cocktail Making. Here, you’ll find exceptional blends and refined twists on beloved recipes. Take the Moscow Mule, for example: a refreshing mix of vodka, lime, ginger, sugar and ginger beer, elevated with cucumber for an extra burst of freshness — creating a fun, unique and elegant flavour.

 

So which cocktail will make your next summer escape even more memorable? Here are a few of our favourites to inspire you.

 

For lovers of the classics

  • A Bloody Mary
  • A Cosmopolitan
  • A Tequila Sunrise
  • A Margarita
  • A Dark Night

If you gravitate toward timeless flavours, these are the cocktails you won’t want to miss this summer.

 

And if you prefer non‑alcoholic options, you’ll find a long list of refreshing creations

  • Martini
  • Caipirinha
  • Piña colada
  • San Francisco

 

For mojito lovers

 

For those who can’t imagine a summer by the pool without one of the most refreshing drinks ever created. From the classic mojito to strawberry or passion fruit mojitos, each version brings its own burst of freshness — and can also be ordered alcohol‑free.

 

For aperitif lovers

 

No holiday feels complete without a pre‑lunch vermouth or spritz. An Aperol Spritz, a Martini, a Negroni… always a safe bet. But if you’re craving a more local touch, try the Canonita Spritz by Zafiro — a bright, fruity Mallorcan aperitif made with orange peels from Vall de Sóller, pink grapefruit juice and Sprite.

 

For those seeking a different flavour

 

Beyond Foc i Fonoll, don’t miss Rossie Rock, winner of the 2025 cocktail competition — created by María Antonia Ramis Pérez of the Zafiro Bahía team, blending gin with a playful crunch of Peta Zeta. Or Almond Briss, the 2024 winner, with almond liqueur, Canonita, vanilla syrup, cinnamon, cream and almond.

 

And of course, the Zafiro Cocktail — a lively mix of dry gin, blue curaçao, lemon juice, coconut purée, ginger beer and pink grapefruit foam.

 

For those who like it sweet

 

If summer tastes like tropical fruit to you, a Piña Colada or Daiquiri is the perfect companion for your most relaxed moments — whether stretched out on a hammock by the pool, cooling off at the Wet Bar or enjoying music in the Lounge Bar.

 

To enjoy with all the family

 

The Zafiro Hotels cocktail menu also includes colourful, fun mocktails for younger guests. Try the Mickey cocktail (pineapple juice, peach and grenadine) or the Yzzy cocktail, inspired by our beloved koala mascot — a blend of pineapple juice, Blue Curaçao syrup, Sprite and grenadine.

 

 

 

The Zafiro Hotels cocktail competition

 

Behind every cocktail lies a story of creativity, talent and passion. Each year, our Annual Cocktail Competition, held to celebrate World Cocktail Day, brings together bartenders from across our hotels to craft extraordinary blends inspired by the Mediterranean. The winning creations are then added to the Zafiro Hotels menu.

 

The result? Unique cocktails like Foc i Fonoll, last year’s winner — drinks that taste like holidays and make every toast part of your most unforgettable summer memories.

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