The Liquid Art of Etro Rooftop
In the universe of contemporary mixology, there are places that transcend the simple idea of a bar. Places where every drink tells a story, where flavor becomes art, and the ritual of drinking transforms into an experience.
At Etro Rooftop, the exclusive rooftop space of the Binn Hotel in El Poblado, Medellín, Colombian mixology reaches new heights. With local ingredients reinterpreted through modern techniques, each cocktail is a fusion of tradition, creativity, and aesthetics.
Here, the spirit of Colombia is distilled into every glass: aguapanela, guava, lulo, cacao, truffle, or artisan coffee combine with premium spirits and impeccable presentation. The panoramic view, soft lighting, and sophisticated atmosphere turn the act of drinking into a sensory journey through the country’s flavors.
Local Inspiration, Global Execution
Etro Rooftop’s cocktail proposal was born with a clear mission: to elevate Colombian flavors to the level of international high-end mixology. Instead of imitating foreign trends, the bar creates its own identity, rooted in local ingredients and traditions.
The Etro bartending team has developed a menu that combines the nostalgia of traditional flavor with technical innovation. From this fusion emerge cocktails that surprise the palate and delight the eyes — perfect for nights filled with lounge music, intimate conversations, or unforgettable sunsets over the Aburrá Valley.
Each drink is a story: a tribute to the countryside, to tropical fruits, to brown sugar, the aroma of freshly ground coffee, and to the Paisa creativity that literally reaches the stars.
Cocktails That Tell Stories
The Etro Rooftop menu is a liquid work of art, carefully curated to surprise both locals and international visitors. Among the most emblematic cocktails are:
Aguapanela Old Fashioned
A modern version of the classic, made with bourbon infused with panela (unrefined cane sugar), a touch of caramelized orange, and cocoa bitters. The result is a robust, warm, and deeply Colombian cocktail. Served in a short glass with a translucent ice sphere, it represents the perfect blend of sophistication and traditional roots.
Flor del Valle
The house jewel. Gin infused with hibiscus flower, local honey syrup, fresh lemon, and a touch of flamed rosemary. Beyond its spectacular magenta color, it’s a fragrant, refreshing, and visually irresistible cocktail.
Guayaba Spritz
A tropical version of the Italian classic, combining dry sparkling wine, artisanal guava purée, and grapefruit soda. Ideal for those who enjoy fruity, bubbly flavors — perfect for Sunset Sessions.
Antioqueño Sour
Inspired by the local aguardiente, this cocktail combines the aniseed kick with fresh lemon juice, panela syrup, and egg white, topped with a light foam and citrus zest. A creation that elevates Antioquia’s most representative flavor to fine mixology standards.
Café Cósmico
A tribute to Colombia’s coffee soul. A blend of aged rum, coffee liqueur, espresso reduction, and a touch of spiced cream. Served with dry ice, it creates an aromatic mist reminiscent of the morning fog in the Coffee Region.
Each cocktail at Etro is more than a drink — it’s a narrative of territory, identity, and modernity.
Visual Mixology: The Show Behind the Bar
Etro not only focuses on flavor but also on visual and performative experience. From the central bar — a design piece that combines dark steel and amber light — bartenders execute each mix like a choreography.
The use of techniques such as flaming, cold infusion, clarification, or smoking under a bell elevates the ritual to an artistic level. Visitors not only enjoy the result but also the process itself.
Watching a cocktail come to life before your eyes while the city glows behind the glass is part of the magic that makes Etro the benchmark of contemporary mixology in Medellín. Each movement, aroma, and bubble tells a story that celebrates local creativity and the art of hospitality.
Pairings That Awaken the Senses
Etro’s cocktail menu is complemented by a gastronomic selection designed to highlight and contrast flavors. The sharing dishes are the perfect accompaniment to a complete experience:
- Shrimp tapas with garlic butter to pair with citrus cocktails.
- Mini Wagyu sliders with truffle aioli, perfect with the Flor del Valle.
- Tuna tartare with avocado to enhance the fruity notes of the Guayaba Spritz.
- Chocolate lava cake, the ideal sweet ending alongside the Café Cósmico.
These pairings turn a casual visit into a high-end gastronomic experience. Etro proves that mixology and cuisine can dialogue elegantly and coherently, creating moments remembered as much for their flavor as for their emotion.
The View: The Secret Ingredient
No cocktail at Etro would be the same without its most powerful companion — the panoramic view of Medellín. From atop the Binn Hotel, the skyline stretches out like a mosaic of light and movement.
Sipping a Flor del Valle as the sun sets behind the mountains is an almost poetic experience. The reflection of the sky on the glasses, the soft music, and the night breeze complete a scene designed to stay with you.
The elevated mixology concept Etro offers is best understood in context: it’s not only about what’s in the glass, but also about what happens around it. Every drink is part of a larger story — one that blends landscape, emotion, and sophistication.
Etro: The New Face of Colombian Mixology
In a city that thrives on innovation and culture, Etro Rooftop stands as the epicenter of a new era for Colombian mixology. Its creations rescue the country’s flavors, reinterpret them with modern techniques, and present them in a setting that elevates every detail.
Whether during a romantic date, a corporate event, or a night out with friends, every cocktail at Etro celebrates local authenticity without giving up international elegance.
It’s the place where Colombian ingredients dress up and step onto the stage of haute gastronomy.
That’s why, talking about mixology in Medellín today means talking about Etro — a space where liquid art fuses with the view and the atmosphere, creating an experience to be enjoyed with all the senses.
Live the signature mixology experience at Etro Rooftop, where aguapanela, guava, and lulo transform into liquid art.
