About this experience
This isn't a typical cocktail tasting — it's a rotating seasonal menu inside a magic-and-fantasy-themed café in the heart of colonial Antigua Guatemala. From pumpkin margaritas and spiced horchata in the fall to Baileys espresso drinks and spiced wine come Christmas, every cocktail is handcrafted from scratch, turning the changing season into something you can taste.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Three cocktails per participant
- Menu changes by season: Fall (Aug–Nov 30) and Winter/Christmas (Dec 1–Jan 31, 2027)
Itinerary and highlights
Warm up with a seasonal cocktail tasting at El Alquimista Café Bar, where autumn flavors like pumpkin, apple, and warm spices give way to cozy Christmas classics like mulled wine and spiked hot chocolate. Explore the seasonal selection at your own pace inside Antigua's most enchanted bar.
Choose three autumnal cocktails (Aug-Nov) amongst:
• Spiked Pumpkin Latte
Espresso, pumpkin purée, aged Guatemalan rum, whipped cream
• Pumpkin Spice Spiked Hot Chocolate
With whipped cream and aged Guatemalan rum
• Pistachio Horchata
Homemade pistachio syrup, white rum. Note: contains nuts
• Hocus Pocus
Pumpkin purée, apple, spices, white rum.
• Chai Rumchata
Brewed chai, spices, horchata, white rum. Note: contains nuts
• La Catrina
Kahlúa, vodka, horchata, pumpkin seed rim. Note: contains nuts
• The Poisoned Apple
Vodka, apple, grenadine
• Autumnal Aperol Spritz
• Pumpkin Margarita
Or choose three winter/Christmas cocktails (Dec-Feb) amongst:
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Inside El Alquimista. Please go to the bar area to be served and show your ticket.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- El Alquimista
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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