10 Must-try cocktails to enjoy during Bs As Cocktail Week

The city is celebrating: from September 1 to 7, a new edition of Bs As Cocktail Week arrives, featuring discounts at more than 150 bars and a Bar Show at Parque de la Innovación, where the best in mixology comes together. It’s the perfect excuse to toast, discover new flavors, and be surprised by recipes that highlight local ingredients and sustainable techniques.

Our advice: create your own tour, take advantage of the discounts and the Bar Show, and if you don’t drink alcohol, you’ll still find plenty of options to make the most of Cocktail Week.

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Between ferments, artisanal distillates, and seasonal fruits, we’ve selected 10 cocktails you absolutely must try:

1. Panama Paper – Brukbar, Palermo

Bourbon, Aperol, Cynar, red fruit cordial, and lemon that balances bitterness and freshness. Adriano Marcellino, a whisky specialist with international experience, recommends it to celebrate Cocktail Week.

2. Nopalito – Rey de Copas, Palermo Soho

Irish whiskey, apple and pear cordial, lemon juice, and cactus macerated in elderflower liqueur. An exotic cocktail from a classic Buenos Aires bar, blending signature mixology with good vibes.

3. Margarita Salteña – Backroom Bar

Tequila, white wine, Cachi paprika, and lemon. A reinvented classic that pays tribute to northern Argentina.

4. ChriCuCo – Verne Club, Palermo

Williams pear distillate, curry, and coconut: liquid minimalism that surprises from the first sip.

5. French 00 – Mixtape, Chinatown

Green apple, shiitake mushroom reduction in honey, 00 Catena Zapata sparkling wine, and drops of toasted sesame oil. A sensory experience combining terrace vibes, cocktails, and an omakase menu.

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6. Danzon Sour – Gran Bar Danzón

Johnnie Walker Red Label, grapefruit cordial, lemon, and Danzón 20th Anniversary wine: a reinterpretation of the classic sour.

7. Amanecer – Malasangre, Cramer Abajo

Oolong tea, orange juice, and honey with dried fruits. Light, aromatic, and daytime-friendly—perfect to start the afternoon.

8. Green Garden – BASA Bar, Retiro

Tanqueray Gin, pear distillate, kiwi, lime, and basil oil. Fresh and green, a cocktail reflecting the bar’s creativity.

9. みかん Mikan – Al Fondo, Núñez

Pisco, mandarin, mirin, and paico. Simple yet elegant innovation, tucked away behind the Piedra Pasillo restaurant.

10. French 4 – 878, Villa Crespo

Gin Margen Sur 878, grilled pear, lime, verbena, and sparkling wine. Elegant, fresh, with a smoky touch—perfect for a special week of cocktails.