DANICO, PARIS, LAUNCHES THE LATEST MENU IN ITS ‘XPLORER’ SERIES, PERU

The latest conceptual menu from the award-winning Parisian bar, currently No.49 in the world, draws inspiration from the diverse culture and heritage of Peru.

March 2025: Danico, the award-winning Parisian bar, has launched the latest menu in its conceptual ‘Xplorer’ series, Peru. Drawing inspiration from the country’s rich culture and heritage, Peru is the fifth edition in the series, which launched in 2023. Evolving every six months, the menus reflect specific regions of the world, inspired by the global travels of internationally acclaimed bartender & owner Nico de Soto.

From his very first visit to Peru in 2007, de Soto has continued to be inspired by the country’s varying landscapes and abundant culture, drawing from this to create his latest menu. From the towering Andes to the Amazon rainforest, de Soto embraced Peru's blend of indigenous traditions, colonial influences, and modern flavours to create a unique narrative. Much like the country’s renowned cuisine, the cocktails reflect Peru’s celebrated ingredients, creating a unique blend of tradition and innovation in every sip.

Nico and bar manager Coco Gaudin worked with the team to create 12 original cocktails, which include TITICACA - inspired by Lake Titicaca, this sweet, silky cocktail has been created with Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Pumpkin Seeds, Picarones Spice Mix, Fig Leaf, Pumpkin, Lemon and Grilled Sweet Potato Milk. Another stand out is the CHICHA MORADA with Grey Goose Vodka, Chicha Morada, Rectified Apple Juice – a refreshing, flavourful twist on a traditional drink from the Andes region.

Following the theme of traditional Peruvian drinks, LECHE DE TIGRE blends Citadelle Gin, Ceviche Distillate, Coconut Oil, Lime, Aji Amajillo and Coriander – refreshing and zesty with hint of spice, this serve certainly packs a punch. TUPÁNANCHISKAMA, a term which translates to “see you soon” or “we will meet again” in Quechua, one of the oldest languages in the Americas, is made with Tonka-infused Baracardi 8 Rum, Roasted Coffee Distilate, Arroz Con Leche, Chancaca Syrup and Egg. This cocktail delivers creamy, nutty notes – the perfect after dinner drink to round off the evening.

Further cocktails on the menu include MACHU PICCHU, VISCACHA, DEATH ROAD, DOMINGO AL CHIFA, INCA KOLA, TORITO DE PUCARA, COCO & THE LAMA and MÁNCORA.

Xplorer Peru reflects Nico’s approach to mixology, which is inspired by travel and cuisine. He incorporates unexplored ingredients, combinations, flavours and modern techniques such as the sous-vide or rotovap to make his own distillates for his menu development.