When people think of Ziryab, many think of wine first: our list changes every season and is one of our signature features. But there’s another universe waiting for you in our Mediterranean mixology: signature cocktails that blend herbs, spices and flavours from across the Eastern Mediterranean with classic mixology. If you’re looking for something different from the usual glass, keep reading.
What is a signature cocktail with a Mediterranean twist?
A signature cocktail isn’t simply a drink with alcohol; it’s an original creation, crafted by a bartender with a style of their own. At Ziryab, that style is shaped by ingredients we also use in our kitchen: sumac, fresh mint, dates, pomegranate, rose water or zaatar. The result is signature drinks that carry your palate on the same sensory journey as our fusion tapas.
Ingredients that make the difference
- Mediterranean aromatic herbs: mint, rosemary, sage
- Arabic spices: sumac, cardamom, cinnamon
- Fruits typical of the region: pomegranate, Medjoul dates, figs
- Floral touches: rose water or orange blossom water
Mixology beyond wine: why give it a try?
Wine takes centre stage at Ziryab, but mixology opens up another door to explore flavour. A good signature cocktail can:
- Surprise you with combinations you won’t find on a wine list
- Pair better with certain fusion tapas that carry intense spices
- Offer refreshing or spiced options depending on the time of night
- Become the perfect starting point before dinner, as an aperitif
The perfect pairing with shisha
Our cocktail & shisha lounge, right across from the restaurant, is the ideal setting to combine a great cocktail with a shisha session. The spiced, fresh flavours of our cocktails perfectly complement the slow-paced ritual of shisha, creating a complete sensory experience.
Come and discover our Mediterranean mixology
If you already know our fusion tapas and our wine selection, it’s time to try the third pillar of the Ziryab experience: our signature cocktails. Book a table or drop by our lounge and let yourself be carried away by a mixology that goes far beyond the conventional.