Foyer of Resort La Compañía. The lodge has launched a signature cocktail known as The Albayalde as an … [+]
Hotel La Compañía, which opened in April of this yr within the vibrant outdated metropolis of Casco Antiguo in Panama Metropolis, has a wealthy historical past that dates again to the seventeenth century when it was constructed as a Jesuit convent. The primary lodge within the Unbound Assortment by Hyatt portfolio in Central America, Resort La Compañía options luxurious guestrooms, 5 restaurantsa rooftop bar and lounge, a spa and a rooftop infinity pool. Surrounded by three of essentially the most well-known and historic church buildings within the Casco Antiguo, Resort La Compañía presents visitors the perfect location for an genuine cultural trip expertise.
The lodge’s Exilio Bar — named after the key exile order from King Carlos III of Spain to expel the Jesuits in 1767 — has launched a signature cocktail known as The Albayalde as an ode to the neighborhood’s storied previous.
Legend says that when Henry Morgan’s pirates took over the Panama La Vieja (the outdated metropolis of Panama), the Jesuit clergymen within the Order of St. Augustine painted the church’s cherished Golden Altar black with thick layers of “albayalde” to make it appear like plaster. The thought saved the well-known alter from destroy, and immediately, it may be discovered on the San José Altar de Oro Church, which is situated throughout the road from Resort La Compañía.
With Licor 43, a ginger infusion, and aged rum, The Albayalde is served in a martini glass with … [+]
The brand new craft cocktail celebrates essentially the most well-known legend in Casco Antiguo and sits on the highest of the signature cocktail menu on the Exilio Bar, the lodge’s trendy foyer lounge. With Licor 43, a ginger infusion, and aged rum, The Albayalde is served in a martini glass with lemon, thyme, and a pink pepper garnish.
“To create a cocktail that precisely captures the essence of the church’s historical past with albayalde, we needed to infuse aged rum,” says Govt Chef Luis Artigas. “The bottom of the cocktail brings an earthy taste, and its garnishes carry a crisp, trendy style to the drink – very consultant of the restoration of the lodge.”
Resort La Compania Restaurant & Wine Cellar
Positioned within the heart of Casco Antiguo’s eating and leisure scene, Resort La Compañía’s robust, chef-driven meals and beverage program dives into the wealthy flavors discovered within the area. The lodge’s culinary experiences vary from fast-casual cafe and low bar to a fine-dining trendy French restaurant that includes a 300-year-old wine cellar, in addition to an unmatched worldwide menu at El Santuario, which includes a menu with genuine Panamanian, Asian, and Indian dishes.
“Resort La Compañía is totally constructed round its historical past,” continues Artigas. “Throughout all menus, Casco Antiguo’s historical past of exile, immigration, and settlement evokes our selective selection of components, honoring the colourful historical past that our location has survived. With The Albayalde cocktail, we wished to retell the story of a pivotal second of the town’s previous.”
The lodge’s American wing, which opened this month, will function three further eating places opening later this summer season with immersive programming. The American wing’s rooftop bar, Capella, is already a favourite spot for nightlife amongst locals and guests alike.
