Toast Ecuador’s Botanical Heritage with a Flower-Inspired Cocktail Experience

The rich botanical and natural heritage of Ecuador is a sip away with the masterfully crafted cocktails of Flores, the new flower-inspired cocktail menu at Casa Gangotena, a luxury boutique hotel in Quito’s historic center. Inspired by the country’s extraordinary flora, each of five signature cocktails captures the essence of the Ecuadorian regions where the flowers thrive. The result is a multi-sensory experience that transports guests through the country’s megadiverse landscapes—from high-altitude Andes to coastal lowlands and beyond.

Regions Where Ecuador’s Flowers Thrive

“Flores is a sensory journey where the aroma of the flower and the beauty of nature around it are transformed into a truly unique experience for all the senses,” says Francisco Baca, Manager of Casa Gangotena Hotel in Quito. “The cocktails reflect the biodiversity and soul of Ecuador’s lands, their very essence. We are transporting guests to worlds of misty forests, verdant fields, volcanic islands, snow-capped mountain winds, and the wash of the ocean.”

Available in the hotel’s signature restaurant, cozy wood-clad bar, rooftop terrace overlooking Plaza de San Francisco, or in the peaceful garden, these five cocktails celebrate the landscapes that give each flower life. Each drink offers an elegant mix of Ecuadorian ingredients, regional inspiration, and thoughtful mixology.

With Flores, Casa Gangotena furthers its mission to evoke a strong sense of place for travelers—inviting them to toast Ecuador’s diverse flora, culture, and regions. Every cocktail is a tribute to both nature’s artistry and the creative skill of the bar team.

5 Flowers, 5 Cocktails: The Flores Menu at Casa Gangotena

Flor de Cayambe

High in the Ecuadorian Andes, Cayambe’s rose-growing region is known for its altitude and sunlight, producing some of the world’s most iconic roses.

• Ingredients: White rum, rose petal blend, banana distillate
• Inspired by: The strength, color, and aroma of high-altitude Ecuadorian roses

Flor de Ayampe

From Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, hibiscus flowers bloom in vibrant tones amid sea breezes and tropical warmth.

• Ingredients: Rested tequila, lavender/coconut distillate, red apple shrub, Tabasco
• Inspired by: The tropical heat and untamed beauty of Ecuador’s coastal regions

Flor de Páramo

In the windswept Andean páramo, the chuquiragua flower thrives under extreme weather.

• Ingredients: Potato vodka, white vermouth, Earl Grey hydrosol, olive oil, white rose perfume
• Inspired by: The crisp air, flora, and bold conditions of Ecuador’s highland ecosystems

Flor de Galápagos

The palo santo blooms along the rugged shores of the Galapagos Islands, bringing sweet, salty, and woody notes.

• Ingredients: Currant gin, aged rum, palo santo infusion, red rose, tonic water
• Inspired by: The unique biodiversity and spiritual energy of the Galapagos Archipelago

Flor de Mashpi

In the misty Chocó cloud forest, the Magnolia mashpi blooms in rich rainforest conditions.

• Ingredients: Roasted pineapple/chamomile distillate, basil, green apple citrus, sauvignon blanc
• Inspired by: The lush, evergreen environment of Ecuador’s Andean Chocó region