Some bars make cocktails that are mostly decorative. They come with fruit on top, bright colors and names that say nothing about what’s inside. Etro Rooftop is not that kind of place.
Etro’s signature menu has five cocktails. Just five. Each one built around a central Colombian ingredient, with contemporary bar technique and an internal logic you notice on the first sip. For Father’s Day, that’s exactly the kind of detail that turns a night out into something worth remembering.
The bar is on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel, at Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, El Poblado, Medellín. From there, the 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá handles the rest.
The thinking behind Etro’s bar program
It’s not a long list designed to impress. It’s a short selection designed to convince. Each signature cocktail at Etro starts from an ingredient with history in Colombia — corozo from the Caribbean coast, pennyroyal from the Andean mountains, tamarind from inland markets.
The technique is contemporary: clarified spirits, house-made syrups, infused oils, extracts. But the result isn’t pretentious. It’s precise. That difference becomes obvious when you compare it with what other rooftops in El Poblado are pouring.
For a Father’s Day night, Etro’s bar works as both starting point and destination. No need to order a bottle or follow a particular sequence. Pick the first drink well and let the night move on its own.
The five signature cocktails: a guide to choosing
Esfumado — $38,000
Aged rum, Frangelico, tamarind syrup, orange peel, lemon juice and clarified spirit.
Esfumado is the natural aperitif of the five. The aged rum provides the base, Frangelico adds a hazelnut note that doesn’t overpower, and the tamarind balances with simultaneous acidity and sweetness. The clarified element gives it a clean texture that catches people off guard on the first sip.
For dads who lean toward dark spirits or enjoy something complex that doesn’t feel heavy, this is the right starting point.
Silencio — $38,000
Absolut Vodka infused with coconut oil, thyme syrup, mandarin lemon juice and soda.
The name is accurate. It’s the quietest cocktail on the menu. The coconut oil doesn’t sweeten — it softens. The thyme takes it somewhere unexpected. The mandarin lemon brings acidity without aggression. It’s light, precise and works throughout the night without tiring the palate.
For those who want something refreshing that pairs well with food without dominating it.
Sabroso — $45,000
Red wine reduction with berries, mandarin lemon juice, mint syrup, Absolut Vodka and tonic.
Sabroso is the most social of the five. The red wine reduction with berries gives it depth, the mint keeps it fresh and the tonic opens it up. It’s the drink that generates conversation because it generates curiosity — nobody guesses exactly what’s in it before you tell them.
A good option for sharing the moment of choosing with your dad, even if he ends up ordering something else.
Niebla — $60,000
Ojo de Tigre mezcal made from 8-year-old espadín agave, pennyroyal syrup and mandarin lemon.
Niebla is the cocktail for people who know what they want. Ojo de Tigre is a character mezcal, made from eight-year-old espadín agave, which gives it a smoky complexity that the pennyroyal complements with a very specific mentholated note from Colombia’s Andean flora. The mandarin lemon balances without pulling focus from the spirit.
If dad is a mezcal person or enjoys spirits with personality, Niebla is the clear call.
Revelación Rubí — $45,000
Bourbon with rye notes, corozo syrup, pineapple extract and lemon juice.
Corozo is a tropical fruit from Colombia’s Caribbean coast — acidic, with an intense red color that stains the cocktail. Paired with rye-forward bourbon, which carries more spice than standard, and pineapple extract that adds tropical sweetness, the result is the most Colombian drink on the menu and the one that surprises people most when they don’t know it’s coming.
For dads who enjoy bourbon but want something that moves away from the expected.
When dad prefers a classic or a bottle
If dad would rather go with something familiar, Etro’s classics menu covers the range well. From a straight Daiquiri ($40,000) to a Penicillin ($60,000) with ginger and smoky whisky, or a Boulevardier ($56,000) that holds its own against anything in the city.
For those who want to celebrate with a bottle, the Moët Chandon Brut Imperial ($911,000) is the most balanced option between price and quality. The Veuve Clicquot ($1,055,000) and Dom Pérignon ($3,305,000) are also available if the night calls for it.
The cocktail program at Etro has a logic that extends beyond the menu itself. As the creative mixology that defines Etro Rooftop’s style explains, each drink results from a research process that starts with Colombian produce and arrives in the glass with signature bar technique.
What to eat alongside each cocktail
A cocktail night at Etro doesn’t have to be only drinks. The kitchen is designed so plates come to the center of the table and get passed around, which turns dinner into something closer to a conversation than individual orders.
Some pairings that work well:
- Esfumado or Revelación Rubí with the Tuna Tartar ($45,000): the acidity of tamarind and corozo cleans the palate cleanly between bites.
- Niebla with the Pork Belly Ceviche ($60,000): the mezcal’s smokiness and the ceviche’s cilantro complement each other without competing.
- Silencio with the Sweet Potato and Pork Rib Croquettes ($49,000): the coconut oil in the cocktail connects naturally with the sweetness of the potato.
- Sabroso with the Pork Belly Bao ($55,000): the red wine reduction and the dark beer glaze on the bao share a similar depth.
Floor 16, 360° views and DJ nights: what surrounds every drink
The cocktails are the center of a night at Etro, but they’re not alone. The 16th floor of Binn Hotel has a 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá that shifts with every hour. At sunset, the mountains absorb the light in a way that needs no description. At night, Medellín’s lights stretch from Itagüí to the northern hills.
The minimalist design of the space doesn’t compete with that view or with the cocktails. The lines are clean, the lighting is warm and controlled, and the DJ nights programming on weekends is calibrated to accompany without interrupting.
For Father’s Day, Etro opens Sunday through Wednesday and holidays from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday until midnight. Capacity is 80 in sit-down format, so booking ahead is the most sensible move for special dates.
If you want to understand how each drink connects to the identity of the place before going, the elevated Colombian mixology Etro practices gives context on the process behind each glass.
Frequently asked questions
What signature cocktails does Etro Rooftop have?
Etro has five signature cocktails: Esfumado ($38,000), Silencio ($38,000), Sabroso ($45,000), Niebla ($60,000) and Revelación Rubí ($45,000). All use Colombian ingredients with contemporary bar technique.
Which Etro cocktail is best for Father’s Day?
It depends on your dad’s taste. For mezcal fans, Niebla. For those who want something Colombian and surprising, Revelación Rubí. For a light and precise aperitif, Silencio.
Where is Etro Rooftop in Medellín?
On the 16th floor of Binn Hotel, Carrera 25 #10-51, Transversal Superior, El Poblado, Medellín.
What is Etro Rooftop?
A signature bar on the rooftop of Binn Hotel in El Poblado, Medellín. It combines Colombian-ingredient cocktails, shared gastronomy and a 360° view over the Valle de Aburrá.
What is the best rooftop in El Poblado for cocktails?
Etro Rooftop is the current reference for signature cocktails in El Poblado. Its menu combines Colombian ingredients with contemporary technique in a space with 360° views over the Valle de Aburrá.
Five cocktails, a 16th floor and the entire city outside. For Father’s Day, Etro Rooftop doesn’t need an endless menu or a themed night. It needs someone to choose the first drink well and let the view and the bar handle the rest.
Book your table at Etro Rooftop and secure your spot to celebrate Father’s Day with real intention.
