Sipping the Algarve: Unique Cocktails at W Lounge

W Lounge at W Algarve, perched on the cliffs of Southern Portugal, offers a selection of cocktails that perfectly complement shoulder season travel. The mixology team is dedicated to showcasing the region's natural bounty through handcrafted cocktails made with locally foraged ingredients, ensuring each drink captures the essence of Algarve’s seasonal flavors. Whether guests are cocktail enthusiasts or simply looking to savor Portugal's vibrant flavors, W Lounge provides an unforgettable experience with its innovative drink offerings, including:

• Foraged Cocktail: Features locally sourced mushrooms, blending Port Wine and Cognac with Ceps mushroom-infused syrup for a complex flavor profile that highlights the Algarve's culinary heritage. Garnished with lightly torched Enoki mushrooms, it offers a distinctive aroma reminiscent of dried fruits and nuts.

• Fig Cocktail: A delightful blend showcasing the region's flavors, featuring locally sourced figs, Tanqueray TEN, lemon, sugar, orange bitters, fig jam, and sparkling wine. This refreshing drink highlights the Algarve's agricultural heritage with a sweet and sour flavor profile, making it a local favorite.

• Sage Cocktail: A refreshing drink that combines premium spirits with fresh rosemary, this cocktail features Tanqueray TEN, elderflower liqueur, aquafaba, and a touch of salt, all served in a distinctive spiky glass. With its floral and herbal flavor profile, this drink is perfect for those seeking positivity and lightness, embodying the essence of Mediterranean botanicals.

• Sea Lavender Cocktail: A beautifully crafted drink that captures the region's essence, featuring sea lavender, Don Julio Blanco, lime, violet liqueur, agave, and nori. Inspired by Portugal's national flower, this refreshing cocktail evokes the vibrant colors of wild lavender at sunset.

• Rosemary Cocktail: A refreshing drink that highlights the distinct flavors of rosemary, combining Beefeater 24 gin, fresh rosemary, lime, and sea water soda. This innovative cocktail offers an aromatic, salty, and invigorating flavor profile, showcasing the creativity of W Algarve's mixologists while embodying the essence of the region.