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Rosewood Mayakoba’s Cocktail Destination on Mexico’s Riviera Maya Recognized Second Year in a Row at the North America 50 Best Bars Awards 2023
May 04, 2023
San Miguel de Allende, MX (May 5, 2023) – Zapote Bar, the cocktail spot at ultra-luxury resort Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, has been honored for the second year in a row as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America.
The inaugural North America list ranked Zapote Bar once again at No. 11 in the highly anticipated regional competition helmed by World's 50 Best Bars sponsored by Perrier.
Other bars in the top ten include Double Chicken Please (No. 1), Handshake Speakeasy (No.2), Katana Kitten (No. 3), and Licorería Limantour (No. 4). The full list can be viewed here: https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/north-americas-50-best-bars-2023-list-in-pictures.html
“We could not be prouder of the Zapote Bar team. Earning this award is once again a testament to their passion and creativity, and our shared love for Mexican heritage spirits and cocktail culture,” says Daniel Scott, Regional VP and Managing Director at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “It’s an honor to rank among these incredible establishments, including the emerging talent across Mexico, and to represent our special corner here in the Yucatán Peninsula. We’re thrilled to celebrate the enduring hospitality and innovation behind the team at Zapote Bar.”
Opened in February 2021, Zapote Bar represents a blend of sophisticated Mexican artisanship and the conviviality of hacienda culture. The name nods to the mamey fruit of the Zapote tree, which in Mayan tradition, is a symbol of hospitality. The day-to-night destination was designed as Rosewood Mayakoba’s love letter to the Yucatán Peninsula where craft cocktails, bespoke spirits, and warm Mexican hospitality pay homage to the region’s rich cultural heritage. Developed under the leadership of Daniel Scott and Director of Culinary Operations Juan Pablo Loza, Zapote Bar is currently overseen by award-winning Bar Director Joshua Monaghan. Under his tutelage, every week Zapote Bar welcomes a mix of established and emerging bar talent from across Mexico and the globe as part of its Martes de Locales guest bartender series, which celebrates community, collaboration, and creativity within the industry.
For more information, please visit zapotebar.com and follow @zapotebar.
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About Rosewood Mayakoba
Rosewood Mayakoba sits in the heart of a 620-acre resort enclave in the Riviera Maya. Built along winding lagoons and a mile-long arc of pristine beach, this oasis of indulgence offers 129 newly renovated suites with plunge pools, butler service, garden showers, individual docks, and an exclusive collection of Private Residences with the finest in-room design and details. Resort amenities include a signature Greg Norman championship golf course, award-winning dining destinations, Rosewood Explorers® for children, and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®️, which is designed around a cenote, one of the sacred water wells of the ancient Mayans, and sits on a private island. The resort is built to abide by the highest of eco-standards, offering indulgence with awareness, and has recently been awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certification. Rosewood Mayakoba was honored as the Best Hotel in Mexico by US News & World Report in 2023 and named one of Travel & Leisure’s Top Resort Hotels in Mexico in 2022.
