A couple of these are instrinsically linked for me with the venue. Cafe Madrid in Valencia is allegedly the 'best cocktail bar in the city and a byword for quality'. Or so it says on the website. It continues that is the 'epicentre of bohemian, artistic and literary life in Valenica' and 'the best place to have an aperitif and relive those artistic moments in an eclectic space with an industrial feel where art continues to play a transcendental role'. The decor is certainly divine combining elegant chandeliers with industrial chic.
Cafe Madrid is also allegedly the birthplace of Agua de Valencia, 'a zingy and tasty cocktail made with freshly-squeezed Valencia oranges, cava and a special twist.' The 'special twist' appears to be either vodka or gin.
Another place we loved was L'Ascensor in Barcelona. It's a funky bar with access through a lift door and a great range of cocktails. Service is friendly and knowlegable and we made several visits during our stay to chat to the staff, eat, and, of course, drink.
Another place we loved was L'Ascensor in Barcelona. It's a funky bar with access through a lift door and a great range of cocktails. Service is friendly and knowlegable and we made several visits during our stay to chat to the staff, eat, and, of course, drink.
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| From the outside |
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| From the inside |
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| 1. Agua de Valencia |
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| 2. French 75 and 3. Sazerac |
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| 4. Catalan Martini (Coffee, crema catalana liqueur, ratafia, rum Barcelo) and 5.Penicilin Ascensor |
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| Him Outdoors with Penicilin Ascensor (Laphroaig 10 Years, honey, lemon, ginger beer) |
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| 6. Rom Fashion (Flor de Cana 12 Years, bitter orange marmalade, bitters) and 7. Mediterrani (Vodka, grapefruit juice, fresh orange juice, lime, Olive lemonade, sugar) |
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