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Rosewood Mayakoba’s Cocktail Destination on Mexico’s Riviera Maya Recognized at the
North America's 50 Best Bars Awards 2022
June 08, 2022
New York, NY (June 8, 2022) – Zapote Bar, the recently opened cocktail spot at ultra-luxury resort Rosewood Mayakoba, has been honored as one of the 50 Best Bars in North America.
The inaugural North America list ranked Zapote Bar at No. 11 in the highly anticipated regional competition helmed by World's 50 Best Bars sponsored by Perrier and earned the esteemed London Essence Best New Opening Award for 2022.
Other bars in the top ten include Attaboy (No. 1), Handshake Speakeasy (No. 2), Licorería Limantour (No. 3) and Katana Kitten (No. 4). The full list can be viewed here: https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/northamerica/
“We could not be prouder of the Zapote Bar team. This award is 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. “On the heels of opening one year ago, it’s an honor to not only be recognized on this inaugural list, but furthermore named Best New Opening. This is a particularly humbling moment for us to represent our beautiful corner of Mexico and celebrate the enduring hospitality and creativity 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 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 and was named one of Travel & Leisure’s Top Resort Hotels in Mexico in 2021.
