What traditional mixed drinks should I try when visiting the island?

In Palma, sitting at a terrace café or a lively bar, you’ll find that local drink culture extends beyond the well-known Binissalem wines. A classic mixed drink worth trying is the Hierbas Mallorquinas, a fragrant herbal liqueur often served chilled or in cocktails. Its complex blend of local herbs embodies the island’s rural heritage and is cherished throughout the towns of the Serra de Tramuntana and beyond.

Along the north coast, especially in places like Pollenca and Port de Pollença, cocktails featuring Palo—a slightly bitter, aromatic spirit made from gentian root—are popular, usually mixed with soda or citrus. This variant brings a distinctively Mallorcan twist that differs from more mainstream Mediterranean drinks.

For a sweet finish, sample local pastries such as ensaimadas alongside a tumbet-inspired cocktail mixing sobrassada-infused bitters with creamy liqueurs, balancing sweet and savory notes reflective of traditional Mallorcan cuisine. Whether in a seaside chiringuito near Cala Mondrago or a cozy bar in Valldemossa, exploring these drinks offers a genuine taste of the island’s flavors and customs, perfectly complementing the scenery from the Ma-13 winding through the Tramuntana to the sunlit shores of Es Trenc.