Bambuco by Handshake

Bambuco by Handshake is a haven for creative mixology in the Riviera Maya. In collaboration with Handshake, the legendary Mexico City speakeasy which ranks in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Bambuco offers elevated signature cocktails as well as mezcals by cult label The Lost Explorer. Widely acclaimed for their speakeasy cocktail bar in Mexico City, Handshake’s menu for Maroma is a tribute to the community of Mexican bars from the resistance era.

Small plates offer Asian flair, ranging from spicy tuna and lobster gyoza to shrimp pad thai. The perfect spot for a sundowner, prepare to be transported to the historic bars of years past, led by expert mixologist knowledge and a zero-waste ethos.

Bambuco by Handshake's expertly crafted cocktails are a delight for the senses. Choices include the sweet and savory ‘Tomato Is A Fruit’ made with blanco tequila, strawberry, tomato and coconut, as well as ‘White Palo Santo Negroni’, a bittersweet aperitif featuring Mezcal Union, Campari, palo santo and Cocchi Americano. Pair your tipples with delicious small plates based around local Mexican ingredients, ranging from lobster quesadillas to al pastor fried rice and grilled rib eye.